An AI-driven seed recognition technology cuts accurate confirmation time of varietal purity from days to minutes
With enough training, an experienced seed grower or grain inspector can tell the difference among different varieties of barley, although they may need to take a closer look with a 10x lens or even a binocular microscope. But what if they’re stumped, or the variety for a particular sample is unknown? A genetic test will […] Read moreTag Archives Around The Farm
What will it take to realize the promise of digital agriculture?
Canada is positioned to lead in this technology sector but is hampered by scattered funding and information sources
Digital agriculture can help Canada’s farms manage the increasing pressure to produce food, minimize environmental impact and provide a living for farmers, but only if scattered research dollars and talent are brought together. “We need to do a lot better if we want a food system that is more productive, that is more sustainable, and […] Read more
Stay alert, stay aware, stay safe
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association offers grain entrapment training for farmers and firefighters
It was too close for comfort. On Feb. 9, a battalion of east-central Alberta firefighters rescued a man trapped up to his chest in a grain bin. It’s unknown whether anyone on that rescue team had taken the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association’s grain bin rescue training, but the incident showed emergency responders can manage this […] Read more
Designing a safe, functional farm workshop
Creating an efficient and safe workshop means considering factors such as air handling, slip hazards, and children’s safety
Anyone who has spent days working in a commercial mechanical shop will almost certainly have used the first aid kit to bandage a cut — or worse. And more than a few have made an occasional trip to the emergency ward. A farm workshop is even more likely to be the scene of an injury. […] Read more
Compaction can put you in a hard spot
It’s easier and cheaper to farm to prevent or reduce soil compaction than trying to fix the damage once it’s done
Soil compaction is one of the biggest field obstacles farmers face but there are ways to prevent it, says a soil management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture. “Soil compaction is one of those really complicated issues to talk about as an agronomist because ultimately, the only true way we cannot compact the soil is by essentially […] Read more
Consider the variables with farmyard tractor tires
With such a wide range of tires on the market, it’s critical to choose ones suitable for the jobs the tractor will do
When considering a new loader tractor, lifting capacity, horsepower and size are major factors. Easily overlooked are the specifications for the tires on which the tractor rides and how they can affect tractor performance. “One thing that’s important for operators to understand is how proper ballasting, load ratings and tire pressure play a role in […] Read more
Hybrid tread design adds traction for compact tractors
OTR’s TR-34 tires blend tread patterns to provide more versatility than turf tires for typical farmyard terrain
Many compact tractors spend their work days cutting grass, but they often get pressed into service for other functions around the farm. The terrain around the edges of most farmyards are a little less manicured than a typical city property, so smooth turf tires on small tractors can leave them struggling for traction. OTR Engineered […] Read more
Unverferth undercarriage wins AE50 award
This year’s list of winners of the AE50 awards includes Unverferth’s new Equalizer SP tracked undercarriage system. The AE50 is an annual awards event sponsored by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Each year judges select 50 of the most impressive recent designs on agricultural equipment, which they think represent notable advances in […] Read more
Unverferth updates Pro-Force fertilizer spreaders
Unverferth announced an update in December to its Pro-Force line of dry fertilizer spreaders. It will now offer two high-flotation undercarriage options for its 1850, 2250 and 2650 models that have 18, 22 and 26 ton capacities, respectively. One of those new options is the Equalizer track system that rides on 42-inch-wide rubber belts for […] Read more
More choices from Titan
Tire manufacturer Titan has significantly expanded its newest line of R-1W tires called the AgraEDGE. It will now produce sizes ranging from 320/85R24 for tractors all the way to 800/70R38 for flotation applications. The company says the line covers the majority of the most in-demand sizes for MFWD tractors, as well as larger sizes for […] Read more
