D’Arce McMillan, The Western Producer’s markets manager, monitors trends in the North American and global agricultural markets. Each week he hosts two markets videos, crops and livestock. The videos are designed to help viewers understand the forces responsible for changes in the trade. Canada’s ag. markets updates will now be available on Thursday mornings. If […] Read more
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Video: New computer programs make traceability easier
Bio Track and Bio Links | Company claims its software can help trace a cut of meat back to an individual animal
An agricultural software company is offering programs that help producers manage, market and track their livestock, right down to individual meat cuts. Betty-Jo Almond, sales and service manager for Bio, said the software allows producers to show off their good management practices. “You can really tell the story of the product you raise with pride, […] Read more
Video: Canada’s agricultural markets updates – Oct. 24, 2014
D’Arce McMillan, The Western Producer’s markets manager, monitors trends in the North American and global agricultural markets. Each week he hosts two markets videos, crops and livestock. The videos are designed to help viewers understand the forces responsible for changes in the trade. If agricultural markets are important to you, we have you covered. Crops: […] Read more
Video: Bird’s-eye view offers new field perspective
Variable rate prescriptions | Computer program uses satellite images to create field maps for soil variability and yield potential
WOODSTOCK, Ont. — A crop input company has figured out how to use satellite photos to help producers better manage their farms. Winfield’s R7 Tool is a computer program that uses a historical database of satellite images to create field maps, including soil variability, management zones, yield potential, and profitability maps. Colin Smith, the company’s […] Read more
VIDEO: Deere’s big S combine changes target Prairies
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Deere’s S series combines are receiving improved systems for small grains next year. After the much anticipated release of John Deere’s new combine line a couple of seasons ago, some producers suggested that improvements for small grains, oilseeds and tough harvesting conditions were in order. “The machines saw dramatic increases in capacity, […] Read more
VIDEO: Flax has the demand back, but can it yield enough for farmers to grow it?
Flax has its market mojo back – big time. Not only does it have hungry new buyers, but prices have been enriching for the farmers who stuck with the crop in the post-Triffid years. But to regain its place on the Prairies, flax will have to continue to be competitive with other crops like canola, […] Read more
Video: Canada’s agricultural markets update – October 17, 2014
D’Arce McMillan, The Western Producer’s markets manager, monitors trends in the North American and global agricultural markets. Each week he hosts two markets videos, crops and livestock. If agricultural markets are important to you, these weekly videos have you covered. Crop Markets: Livestock:
Video: System manages dairy barn’s feeding, tracking, calf health
Group housing, individual system trials Information can alert producers to health issues
WOODSTOCK, Ont. — People who have been frustrated waiting for calves to finish eating may appreciate the contraption Grober Nutrition is using for its nutrition and management studies in Woodstock. Emily De Benetti of Grober Nutrition she said this is the second year the company has used the Forster Technik’s feeding system in its trials […] Read more
Video: Canada’s agricultural markets update – October 10, 2014
Markets trotted into Canada’s Thanksgiving Day weekend like a fat turkey: so overfed that an awkwardly reluctant waddle was the only thing possible. Even though the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report that some thought could give bulls some room to run, the markets instead turned down for […] Read more
Video: Canada’s agricultural markets update – October 3, 2014
Canola posted a strong finish to the week, propelled by a slightly bullish Statistics Canada report today and a weaker loonie. November canola closed at $403.80 per tonne, up $5.60 on the day and up $8.50 on the week. The weekly gain was 2.2 percent. On Friday, Statistics Canada forecast the canola crop at 14.08 […] Read more
