Reading Time: 6 minutes The past 15 to 20 years have seen a tremendous evolution in corn breeding and trait development, from Bt and corn rootworm hybrids to stacked trait technologies, not to mention the adoption of multi-purpose hybrids. In that same time frame, however, there’s been a display of defiance from producers who demand a dedicated silage hybrid […] Read more
Demand for silage corn hybrids gets a new look
New research pinpoints the link between population in the field and quality in the barn
PHOTOS: Mid-size tractors surprise with speed, efficiency
Machinery Guide: Massey Ferguson 8700 Series, New Holland 'Golden Jubilee' T7, New Holland Genesis T8 SmartTrax
Reading Time: < 1 minute With the horses to tackle heavy-going conditions, yet fast and flexible enough to adapt to an amazing range of jobs on your farm, today’s so-called “mid-size” tractors are getting smarter by leaps and bounds, and more capable too. If you haven’t put a new model through its paces in the last two or three years, […] Read more
What you need to know from crop input suppliers
Soybean Guide: It’s time to demand more individualized agronomic help and product support
Reading Time: 10 minutes Walking around the grounds of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show in 2014, one of the messages that was shared among dealers and company representatives was this notion that farmers are looking for a more focused approach to boosting production and following practices that are more sustainable. One theme that was touched on repeatedly was that the […] Read more
Grain analyzer gets attention
Soybean Guide: With more soybeans and corn stored on farm, this new analyzer is paying off
Reading Time: 5 minutes It’s easy to see why grain analyzers and testers are garnering more attention in ag circles, from the farm all the way up through elevators and even at large-scale processors. With tighter margins and a greater focus on finding efficiencies, but also with more focus on traceability, more interest in new traits, and more markets […] Read more
PHOTOS: Tractors with BIG horsepower
Machinery Guide looks at offerings from New Holland, Claas, Massey Ferguson, John Deere and Case IH
Reading Time: < 1 minute There’s really no telling how much bigger these machines will get. Just when it appeared that 500 hp was a safe upper limit, manufacturers pushed right through. Below, Machinery Guide looks at five big tractor series, some with tracked technology and others with cab or transmission enhancements for 2015. All boast big horsepower, which in […] Read more
Another European (farm equipment) invasion
Here’s a narrow-row drill that might be in your future, if you’ve got the horsepower to pull it
Reading Time: 5 minutes In 2014, all eyes seemed to be on high-speed planting, with John Deere launching its new entry early in the year, joining the ranks of European manufacturers Amazone, Horsch and Vaderstad. Horsch was the latest to join the ranks with a high-speed corn planter in 2013 while Amazone and Vaderstad have been mainstays for several […] Read more
Two ‘Leading Edge’ innovations for corn growers
Designed by a farmer, one innovation fills your truck more efficiently. The second cuts losses at harvest
Reading Time: 5 minutes In times of tighter margins, most farmers step up their search for some advantage to improve their farming operation. Whether it’s new or old, they’re hoping to find something that boosts production, trims costs or, even better, does both. Even sweeter is if that innovation was developed through the vision of another farmer. That helps […] Read more
New research shows how your crop gets a sneak peek at weeds
It turns out your crop sees and reacts to weeds before the crop even emerges
Reading Time: 6 minutes Weed science is constantly evolving and adapting as it learns more about the basic interactions of crops and weeds in the field. Now, get ready for another evolutionary rethink. Early in 2014, Dr. Clarence Swanton, a professor and researcher with the department of plant agriculture at the University of Guelph, brought to light new research […] Read more
Forage equipment sees major technology boon
Machinery Guide looks at forage equipment from Krone, New Holland, Vermeer, Claas and John Deere
Reading Time: 4 minutes Don’t stop with the models we’ve highlighted from the five manufacturers below. We’re bringing you news on some of the most innovative and efficient models, but forage equipment as a sector is experiencing a major technology boom. Most manufacturers have unveiled multiple new designs in the past 12 months, particularly Deere, New Holland and Vermeer. […] Read more
Drift versus volatility when spraying your crop
Spraying on a quiet, still morning is the best way to cut your drift risk, right? (Answer: No!)
Reading Time: 7 minutes Just when farming already seemed complicated enough, here are more misconceptions that science is disproving. Except this time, the new findings will help more growers get more value from their crop protection dollar. The best part is, you’re probably one of those growers too. Drift — Physical Trying to paint drift as worse than volatility, […] Read more
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