Tamara McLoughlin is heading SaskSoil’s MARS mission. Not to be confused with the red planet, this mission is inviting Saskatchewan producers to participate in their Marginal Areas Rehabilitation in Saskatchewan (MARS) program. McLoughlin spoke to the Western Producer’s Robert Arnason about SaskSoil’s MARS mission at Ag in Motion.
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Taking the human out of pressure washing
Glacier FarmMedia – One of the most-hated jobs on a livestock farm is pressure washing. It’s wet and dirty and manure backsplash is inevitable. A Swedish company has created a precise automated sprayer that takes the human out of pressure washing. Evo Cleaner is available from New Standard Ag across Canada, and it was displayed […] Read more
From AIM: New tech opens paths for canola’s next steps
Glacier FarmMedia – After Bayer’s “dream team” panel of canola breeders and developers met at Ag in Motion to discuss their work on “the highest-yielding DeKalb canola hybrid yet,” an audience member posed the inevitable question: What’s next? The team, which included canola breeder Dale Burns, plant health product developer Xuehua Zhang, market developers Tim […] Read more
AIM inaugural international reception draws a crowd
Glacier FarmMedia – In 10 years of Ag in Motion, the show has drawn Canada-wide interest, but it’s also attracted ample international attention. This year, Ag in Motion established a council to meet the needs of their international visitors, and Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) decided to take things a step further. On the […] Read more
VIDEO: Climate FieldView guides farmer decisions, builds reputations
Glacier FarmMedia – From Ag in Motion 2024 – Michael Robin talks to Climate FieldView representatives and farmers about how the technology is used. Troy Prosofsky, a FieldView team member, talks about Climate FieldView use and accuracy. Mark MacNaughton began using Climate FieldView since it was in its early stages. He talks about how it’s […] Read more
Total mixed ration mixers go head to head at AIM
Glacier FarmMedia – Total mixed rations (TMR) are one way producers make sure that cattle are getting the best nutritive bang for the farmer’s buck. It helps make sure that every animal is getting their share, and no more, of the forages, grains, additives and other parts of the feed plan. Typically though, its a […] Read more
Schulte combo wind-rower and rock-picker sparks interest at AIM
Glacier FarmMedia – Bright green, 19 feet wide and 25 feet long, the Schulte Spartan RWP-1935 Rock Windrower Picker piqued the interest of many passerbys at Schulte’s Ag in Motion booth. The piece of equipment’s first production model was released in December 2022 and the first pieces for purchase rolled off the line in February […] Read more
VIDEO: Evaluating cattle on a five-point scale
Glacier FarmMedia – Gathering weight data is the first step for beef farmers who want to manage their herd more precisely. Purchasing a scale to gather that data is the first step, said Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture livestock and feed specialists at the Livestock Agtech Happy Hour at Ag In Motion. Scales can help gather […] Read more
VIDEO: AIM day two wrap
Glacier FarmMedia’s senior machinery and equipment editor Scott Garvey spent day two of the 10th annual Ag in Motion farm show checking out some of the new equipment on display. Specifically, Scott was focused on the seeding equipment. From new openers to to air carts and drills, here’s a small taste of some of the […] Read more
Fuel hedging platform wins AIM innovation award
Glacier FarmMedia – Outside market forces can lead to large price swings for fuel, but one Saskatchewan company has a solution to lock in price and take away some of the risk for farmers. Rack Petroleum Ltd.’s HedgeHog app has won the company the 2024 Ag in Motion Innovation Award for business solutions. The digital […] Read more
