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
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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
VIDEO: Ed meets combine
LANGHAM, Sask. ‑ I don’t know anything about combines. I’m not a machinery guy. But I thought that might be a good way to have a bit of fun with the launch of a brand new combine – the Claas Lexion 8900 – which is on display at Ag in Motion. In this video Rick […] Read more
VIDEO: AIM day one wrap
Day one of the 10th annual Ag in Motion farm show near Langham, Sask., was a busy day for attendees and reporters alike. Glacier FarmMedia’s senior machinery and equipment editor Scott Garvey takes a quick look at some of the highlights. From numerous new equipment launches to a head-to-head skid-steer skills challenge with Western Producer […] Read more
VIDEO: Ag in Motion Innovation Awards handed out
Just like Ag in Motion, agricultural innovation has blossomed, boomed and spread in many directions. That was obvious at the Ag in Motion Innovation Awards Monday night, in which a rich crop of innovative agricultural products were judged by a crowd of creators and manufacturers. “The pace of change has accelerated,” said Richelle Andreas of […] Read more
