Glacier FarmMedia – Providing accessible, affordable water systems to cattle producers is the goal for Derek Verhalst. “We’ve been doing it for 35 years,” said the CEO of Kelln Solar at the Ag in Motion farm show near Langham, Sask., last week. Kelln Solar is a remote watering system company based out of Lumsden, Sask. […] Read more
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VIDEO: Enthusiasm beats the heat at AIM 2024
Between 30,000 and 35,000 people attended Ag in Motion from July 16 to 18 to see offerings from a record 607 exhibitors, including 37 new product launches.
Thousands of attendees braved the mid-July heat for Ag in Motion 2024.Western Canada’s largest outdoor farm show transformed over 100 acres near Langham, Sask., into a small city for three days of demos, discussions and the latest developments in agriculture. “I really like the positive atmosphere that everybody’s brought to the show,” said show director […] Read more
VIDEO: Pre-cleaner available to top AGI mixed-flow dryers
Glacier FarmMedia – Grain handling and storage equipment maker AGI’s new offerings at Ag in Motion include a new optional pre-cleaner system to work with AGI, Neco and Vertec mixed-flow grain dryers. Dave Bedard of Grainews speaks with AGI’s Ron Kleuskens about the new system for extracting beeswings, fines and chaff before grain goes into […] Read more
VIDEO: Solar-powered autonomous sprayer in testing in Canada
Glacier FarmMedia – Solix is a solar-powered autonomous sprayer built by Solinftec, a company that started in Brazil, but also now manufactures in the United States. The machine was on display this week at the Ag in Motion farm show near Langham, Sask. There are two Solix machines working Canada, spraying wheat. The machine runs […] Read more
VIDEO: Sask. producers invited to participate in MARS mission
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.
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
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
VIDEO: Prairie supply line intact for BASF’s glufosinate
Glacier FarmMedia – As we reported on our sites last week, ag chem firm BASF plans to shut down production of glufosinate ammonium at two plants in Germany by year-end, and shut down formulation of the product at its Frankfurt plant in 2025. Dave Bedard of Grainews visits the BASF site at Ag in Motion […] Read more
VIDEO: Western Canadian crops rebound in 2024
Glacier FarmMedia – Glacier FarmMedia’s Bruce Burnett took advantage of the drive to Ag In Motion to cast his experienced eye on the Prairie’s crop prospects this growing season. He found that crop conditions are vastly improved over last year, especially in the southwest Prairies. However, the heat forecast for the end of this week […] Read more
