Reading Time: < 1 minute It’s a worldwide challenge – convincing young people that farming can be a profitable and rewarding career. In Mali, a rural radio station is taking on the challenge through a contest developed along with Farm Radio International, a Canadian organization that works with more than 460 radio stations broadcasting to millions of farmers in Sub-Saharan […] Read more
Keeping young people on the farm – in Mali
Tractor testing, the European way
Reading Time: < 1 minute Grainews machinery editor, Scott Garvey, takes a look at Germany’s tractor and equipment test centre to see how it compares to the famous Nebraska Tractor Test Lab.
Managing Wild Oats
Reading Time: < 1 minute Controlling wild oats is not an easy task. But researchers hope a six year study will reveal a recipe to manage wild oats with fewer herbicides.
How to Keep Good Employees
Reading Time: < 1 minute Compensation is important, but lifestyle considerations and profit-sharing opportunities can be equally compelling.
Getting cattle ready for the show ring
Reading Time: < 1 minute Looking for tips before your next beef show? Jill Harvie of Harvie Ranching and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association shares her tips for fitting a beef animal.
Grand opening: Fendt’s new Tractor Assembly Plant
Reading Time: < 1 minute Grainews machinery editor Scott Garvey went to the grand opening of Fendt’s new tractor assembly plant in Marktoberdorf Germany and finds out why the company is excited about its new facility.
Video Tour of Nebraska Tractor Test Lab
Reading Time: < 1 minute Take a video tour of the famous Nebraska Tractor Test lab with Grainews machinery editor Scott Garvey.
Crop Diagnostic School: Weatherproofing your crop rotation
Reading Time: < 1 minute Every year, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives and the University of Manitoba host a Crop Diagnostic School at the U of M’s Ian M. Morrison Research Farm at Carman. Farmers and agronomists can attend the one-day hands-on school, which runs for two weeks in July. This year, Gord Gilmour attended on behalf of the […] Read more
Crop Diagnostic School: The right time to spray for fusarium
Reading Time: < 1 minute Every year, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives and the University of Manitoba host a Crop Diagnostic School at the U of M’s Ian M. Morrison Research Farm at Carman. Farmers and agronomists can attend the one-day hands-on school, which runs for two weeks in July. This year, Gord Gilmour attended on behalf of the […] Read more
Crop Diagnostic School: How early is too early to seed canola?
Reading Time: < 1 minute Every year, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives and the University of Manitoba host a Crop Diagnostic School at the U of M’s Ian M. Morrison Research Farm at Carman. Farmers and agronomists can attend the one-day hands-on school, which runs for two weeks in July. This year, Gord Gilmour attended on behalf of the […] Read more
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