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New 100-foot seeder by Morris coming in 2027
Morris Equipment is the latest manufacturer to toss its hat into the 100-foot seeder arena. The seven-plex folding air drill seeder, part of the company’s eight-year-old Quantum line, is scheduled for a full market release in 2027. Why it Matters: Larger equipment generally allows crop producers to work more acres in a relatively short period […] Read more
VIDEO: Tips on getting your planter ready for spring planting
The machine has sat idle all winter; here’s what producers can check before taking it to the field this spring
Eric Bossuyt with AgWest offers tips on what growers should check on their planter before heading into the field for planting season.
War in Iran sends farmer’s fuel, fertilizer costs soaring
Depending on how long the war in Iran lasts, it could seriously increase farmers’ costs for fuel and fertilizer. 20 per cent of global oil trade flows through what has become a virtual no go zone.
Farmers expected to boost canola area beyond Statistics Canada intentions report
Canadian farmers might plant more canola acres than the 21.8 million that Statistics Canada reported in its seeding intentions report released on Thursday morning, analysts told Reuters.
Deere introduces new high-capacity air carts
The C1100T has four tanks capable of toting around 1,100 bushels; it brings the company’s air cart lineup to 12 models
John Deere added a new, bigger air cart to its model lineup, the C1100T.
John Deere offers new features for its planters
Dual-product fertilizer application and seed placement enhancements will be available for the 2027 models
John Deere offers several new features to its plantersf, allowing for more onboard fertilizer options, better seed placement and residue management.
Southern Alberta farms exploring ultra-early seeding
Early January spring wheat/durum seeding hoping to bring favourable results for southern Alberta farmer
Southern Alberta farmers putting research into practice, pushing ahead traditional seeding times by months for spring wheat and durum
Agriculture Canada expects farmers to plant more canola, less pulses in 2026/27
Canadian farmers will plant more canola in 2026/27, while lowering their pulse and special crop area, according to the first supply/demand estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for the upcoming marketing year.
Producers urged to act soon on grazing program
The planning time is now for approved grazing plan for upcoming On-Farm Climate Fund applications for early 2026
Millions of dollars in grant funding available for ranchers in grazing operations in Western Canada
