A study from the University of Saskatchewan finds that lower heat unit corn could displace some barley in feed rations
Glacier FarmMedia – A University of Saskatchewan study has found encouraging results from feeding high moisture corn to finishing cattle. It also identified corn “snaplage” as a potential fill-in for barley grain and silage diets. The project saw researchers replace a portion of barley with high moisture corn (HMC) in finishing diets. The latter revealed […] Read more
Ag in Motion farm show marks 10th anniversary
Western Canada’s outdoor farm expo held near Lanhgam, Sask., every summer continues to build on its early successes
There are about 1,500 people living in Langham, Sask., near Saskatoon. But for three days every summer, the area’s population balloons to the size of a small city. It’s been 10 years since farmers and agribusinesses first started streaming to Ag in Motion. Today, it’s the largest outdoor farm show on the Prairies, drawing a […] Read more
Australia set to make grocery code mandatory
Code of conduct for supermarket chains had been voluntary, but government worried suppliers weren’t protected enough
SYDNEY (Reuters) — Australia could impose billion-dollar fines on big supermarket chains that fail to comply with an industry code of conduct, the federal government said late last month as it seeks to address concerns that suppliers have been unfairly squeezed on pricing. Grocers with more than US$3.3 billion in annual revenue — currently Woolworths, […] Read more
Regina implement manufacturer launches staggered ripper
Degelman’s heavy duty implement will help resolve compaction problems caused by large tractors and combines
REGINA — Soil compaction has not been a serious issue under minimum tillage conditions in Western Canada, but increasingly heavy equipment is having an effect. Degelman Industries recently launched its heavy duty staggered ripper at Canada’s Farm Show to help alleviate the problem. The equipment has been available for the last eight months through a […] Read more
Morris offers large tow-between air cart
The 10 Series air cart is the first major product launch for Superior Farms since it was formed in May
REGINA — The largest tow-between air cart in the world debuted at Canada’s Farm Show in Regina last month. Morris Equipment launched its 10 Series cart, the first new major product from Superior Farms Equipment. Superior itself launched in May after acquiring Morris and Rite Way Manufacturing three years ago. Garth Massie, Canadian sales and […] Read more
New sclerotinia tool now available
Glacier FarmMedia – Xarvio, BASF’s digital farming arm, has added a sclerotinia risk advisor tool to its Field Manager platform. It is based on a model created by xarvio agronomists and was tested through field trials conducted by BASF throughout the Prairies. “Sclerotinia stem rot is one of the most prolific and devastating diseases impacting […] Read more
Wet conditions stoke sclerotinia fears
The Canola Council of Canada said split fungicide applications will protect canola longer if the bloom period is delayed
Glacier FarmMedia – Manitoba canola producers are hoping this season will echo last year’s scarcity of sclerotinia, but recent wet conditions may have laid groundwork for the fungus to return. Dry weather last year tamped sclerotinia. The yearly disease survey found that, of 129 surveyed fields, only 13 per cent showed signs of the disease. […] Read more
Light spectrum used to kill weed seeds
Redekop and Global Neighbour are developing a new seed destruction system that can be used on smaller combines
Saskatchewan-based Redekop and U.S.-based Global Neighbour Inc. have teamed up to develop a new weed seed destruction system. It uses a specific spectrum of light to kill weed seeds exiting the combine, rather than the mechanical destruction method used by Redekop’s current seed control unit. “They (Global Neighbour) have found there’s a certain light spectrum […] Read more
European farmers convert protest into politics
Frustrated producers have successfully organized politically in the Netherlands; should Canadian farmers follow suit?
Glacier FarmMedia – There’s palpable frustration on farms in Europe and it’s spilling from the countryside into political action — and success. The BoerBurgerBeweging (BBB) in the Netherlands, also known as the Farmer-Citizen Movement, has in five years grown from grassroots to gaining the largest percentage of votes in the Netherlands provincial elections last spring. […] Read more
Indian researchers look for more resilient wheat
Scientists work to develop and distribute a broad range of varieties that they hope will climate proof food production
RAMBA, India — When all else fails, Satveer Singh knows his family will manage if they have a sack of wheat flour in the kitchen to make rotis. Served hot and stuffed with sliced raw onion, the simple meal of Indian flatbreads keeps hunger at bay. For now, the family can just about cover their […] Read more
