Reading Time: < 1 minute Lemken organized a field day in Hungary in June to show off the new models it introduced last November at Agritechnica in Germany. Grainews was there, and we also spoke to the company’s export manger about which machines will make their way to Canadian dealers. Video editing by Greg Berg
In the field with Lemken’s new tillage equipment
How spray pressure affects quality, checking nozzle pressure and the effect on spray angles
July 1 - 15 Dr. Jason Deveau and Dr. Tom Wolf discuss spray pressure’s effect on quality, angles, overlap, etc. A presentation on how spray pressure affects quality, how to check nozzle pressure and a demonstration regarding spray angles. Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGLFIzjNFMg
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July 1 – 15 Tax Strategy Advice for Young Farmers
EP5.3 – Rob Eirich talking with Fred Mertz of Farming for Freedom about renting land and how it can help you to focus on growing your business.
Reading Time: < 1 minute EP5.3 – Rob Eirich talks with Fred Mertz of Farming for Freedom about renting land and how it can help you to focus on growing your business.
John Deere debuts new 1870 air drill
Reading Time: < 1 minute Grainews looked at John Deere’s new 76-foot drill at Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina and spoke to product specialist Cody Wilkinson about its upgraded features. To watch the eQuipTV video of John Deere’s new C850 air cart, click here.
John Deere adds a new, larger air cart
Reading Time: < 1 minute The C850 air cart provides a major jump in capacity over the 1910 models the brand previous offered, along with offering some new features. Grainews spoke with Tyson Harris, Deere’s product specialist about the updates. To watch the eQuipTV video of John Deere’s new 1870 air drill, click here.
June 16 – 30 Wider rows, integrated management being studied to pressure volunteer canola
Rob Gulden, an associate professor at the University of Manitoba, speaks about current and ongoing research to address the problem of volunteer canola in soybean crops.
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On-farm manufacturer shows high-capacity liquid cart
Reading Time: < 1 minute One of the largest liquid fertilizer carts currently available was on display at the 2016 edition of Canada’s Farm Progress Show. Built by C.W. Mowat Manufacturing of New Norway, Alberta, it can carry 9,000 U.S. gallons in four tanks.
Seed Hawk upgrades metering system
Reading Time: < 1 minute Golden Globe nominee Scott Garvey stars in classic film about Seed Hawk’s new and improved metering system. As Peter Clarke, CEO of Seed Hawk, explains, the original metering system in the company’s iCon line was redesigned after growers shared their concerns. The new system includes a larger motor and a different meter housing.
June 16 – 30 Advice for Young Farmers Looking for Farmland
EP5.2 – Rob Eirich talking with Earl Smith of groPartners about how to maximize your resources and create an effective business plan when looking for farmland.
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June 1 – 15 Dr. Hugh Beckie discusses the pressure levels from uncontrolled weed species in treated fields
At the Herbicide Resistance Summit, Dr. Hugh Beckie, of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, presented the results of their latest weed survey
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