Reading Time: < 1 minute In a feature article earlier late last year, Country Guide asked why Jordan and Jennifer Lindgren made the choice of making their life as grain farmers so public. The Saskatchewan farmers and past Outstanding Young Farmer winners are aware this approach likely goes against the grain of what most farmers would choose to do, but […] Read more
VIDEO: Summer Series: Meet the Lindgrens, Pt. 1
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it: Your national ag news recap for Aug. 9, 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute Trump’s tariff threats terrorize traders, the federal government clamps down further on foreign workers, and La Niña forecasts a frosty fall—it’s your national ag news recap for the week.
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it: Your national ag news recap for Aug. 2, 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Amazing Race gets called out for an oat-y stunt, the Brits make a weed zapper, and the bird flu goes undercover among Texan farm workers—it’s your national ag news recap for the week.
AgGronomyTV: Nutrient deficiencies in canola
In this video from Crop Diagnostic School, Marla Riekman, soil management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, talks about how you can spot nutrient deficiencies in canola and what measures you can take to get your crop back up to speed to maintain optimal yields.
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AgCanadaTV Special Feature: Turning straw into cash
Reading Time: < 1 minute It’s well-known among growers that once flax has been harvested, dealing with the tough residue the crop leaves behind can be a chore. But what if you could turn your flax straw into a source of income? At Ag in Motion last week, we spoke with Brita Lind with Prairie Clean Energy who is more […] Read more
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it: Your national ag news recap for July 19, 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute This week, Glacier FarmMedia reporters brought wall-to-wall coverage of Ag in Motion in Langham, Sask. Here’s a snapshot of the ag-tech, agri-business, equipment, innovation and other activities that made up that event.
WATCH: Pre-cleaner available to top AGI mixed-flow dryers
Reading Time: < 1 minute 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 the dryer, improving […] Read more
WATCH: Solar-powered autonomous sprayer in testing in Canada
Reading Time: < 1 minute Solix is a solar-powered autonomous sprayer built by Solinftec, a company that started in Brazil, but also now manufactures in the United States. There are two Solix machines working Canada, spraying wheat. The machine runs at about one mile per hour and selectively sprays weeds when it see them.
WATCH: Climate FieldView guides farmer decisions, builds reputations
Reading Time: < 1 minute 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 evolved since then. […] Read more
WATCH: Evaluating cattle on a five-point scale
Reading Time: < 1 minute 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 weights for calves […] Read more
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