Clean Seed to roll out lighter seeding unit with singulation capability
Clean Seed is rolling out a lighter, updated version of its Smart Seeder this spring after having formed a joint venture with a North Dakota-based ag equipment manufacturer. The Canadian company behind...
View ArticleBourgault frame-mounted seeder delivers added manoeuvrability
A new frame-mounted seeding system from Bourgault Industries promises to give farmers added manoeuvrability in tight, restricted traffic areas. The Saskatchewan-based company rolled out the seeder at...
View ArticleIntelliDrive sets sights on commodity cart market
IntelliDrive, the variable rate seed metering system, is expanding its Canadian footprint. The company, which uses 12-volt electric motors to control individual sections of seeding equipment to enable...
View ArticleSmall, but speedy: Concord’s new 39′ Precision Shank Drill
Concord has announced a new 39-foot model of its Precision Shank Drill (PSD) for 2021. The new size model offers the same benefits of the previously released PSD, but with a lower horsepower...
View ArticleCanola School: Soil armour and the battle against crusting
A timely rain after seeding can erase plenty of sins, but a pounding rain can do the opposite, and lead to punishment for small canola seedlings that have to break through crusted soil. Crusting has...
View ArticleBourgault introduces new Paralink hoe drill models with multiple opener options
Bourgault Industries has announced two new hoe drills: the 3330 Standard Edition solid frame and the 3335 Quick Depth Adjust frame. Robert Fagnou, marketing specialist with Bourgault, gives details of...
View ArticleBourgault unveils 9000 series air seeders
Bourgault has unveiled its 9000 series air seeder units, and early in-field use from this spring resulted in positive purchaser feedback. There are five new 9000 series models says Robert Fagnou,...
View ArticleRite Way poised to acquire Morris Industries
Seeding equipment-maker Morris Industries will likely be owned by another Saskatchewan-based manufacturer by the end of the month. Rite Way Mfg. is poised to acquire Morris, based on court documents...
View ArticleSeeder and planter: new unit from Clean Seed ups the ante
Planters and seeders both have their strengths and weaknesses, but with the newest Clean Seed equipment release, the Smart Seeder MAX, you don’t have to choose. Colin Rush, chief operating officer for...
View ArticleCase IH’s newest Precision Disk 500 offering focused on soybean seeding
Case IH is expanding their Precision Disk 500 series air drills — adding a new single-rank configuration with 15-inch spacing, a sought-after option for soybean seeding and other specialty crops in...
View ArticleWheat School: Will it pay to precision plant wheat in Ontario?
Will precision planting winter wheat pay for Ontario growers? That’s a question RealAgriculture agronomist Peter Johnson and OMAFRA cereals specialist Joanna Follings are determined to answer with a...
View ArticleFendt rolls out new generation of small Xaver field robots
Fendt has made some noticeable changes to the small field robot concept that the company first unveiled in 2017. The Xaver is a compact, electric-powered prototype from AGCO/Fendt that’s designed to...
View ArticleSoybean School: Setting your planter for higher yields
When it comes to strong soybean plant establishment, growers often focus on seeding rates, seeding depth, and tillage. Those are all important management practices, but Horst Bohner emphasizes the need...
View ArticleRite Way’s acquisition of Morris Industries set to close following court...
A Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench judge has approved the sale of seeding equipment manufacturer Morris Industries to the parent company of Rite Way Manufacturing. Morris has been in creditor...
View ArticleWheat School: Will precision uniformity deliver on yield?
If better seed singulation, metering, and depth control improve uniformity of wheat emergence, growth, and crop canopy, will that add up to more grain in the bin? That’s a question that was asked back...
View ArticleTires and tracks converge as technology evolves
It’s been more than 30 years since Caterpillar launched the first tracked tractor for farming. A lot has changed since those first basic tracks and under carriages rolled into farm fields. Most of...
View ArticleThe Agronomists, Ep 16 — Dale Cowan and Matt Chapple on planter setup
Achieving a perfect planting pass requires fine-tuning equipment, fit soil, and patience. To discuss how to get there, The Agronomists’ host Shaun Haney is joined by Dale Cowan, senior agronomist for...
View ArticleWhat can DOT do in the field?
It’s been a few years since DOT, the autonomous farm robot now owned by Raven Industries, made waves in the ag industry. Now that it’s had a chance to run, how does it fare in the field? Daniel...
View ArticleThe Agronomists, Ep 17 — Phil Needham and Peter Johnson on prepping the drill...
Planters may get all the attention, but drills needs some love, too. For this episode of The Agronomists, host Shaun Haney is joined by two powerhouses in the small grains realm — RealAgriculture’s own...
View ArticleCase IH Precision Disk air drill gets an early start on soybeans
With mounting evidence of the benefits of planting soybeans early, CASE IH is touting how its Precision Disk 500T air drill can help expand the planting window for the oilseed crop and increase yield....
View ArticleClean Seed to build SMART Seeders at Saskatoon
Clean Seed Capital Group has entered into an agreement to lease a new custom build facility at Saskatoon, Sask. The flagship 16,000 square foot facility will be home to the assembly of the SMART Seeder...
View ArticleWheat School: Evaluating precision wheat stands
Will precision planting pay when it comes to winter wheat yield? How do things like down force and row spacing contribute to a more uniform winter wheat stand? In this Wheat School episode, we’ve got...
View ArticleVäderstad acquires AGCO-Amity
AGCO-Amity, the joint-venture that manufactures and sells seeding and tillage equipment under the brand names of Concord, Wil-Rich, and Wishek, has been bought by Sweden-based Väderstad. Väderstad,...
View ArticleCase IH introduces new planter tech, applicator configurations
Case IH is introducing new technology and configurations to help producers match planting and product application to their needs. For model year 2021, Case IH is announcing the new ISO Planter Control...
View ArticleClean Seed to showcase seeder technology to U.S. audience
Clean Seed has launched its SMART Seeder MAX/MAX-S marketing and is preparing to showcase the technology at some major U.S. ag tech trade shows. Clean Seed’s SMART Seeder MAX seeding tools feature...
View ArticleNew 24-foot toolbar from SeedMaster
SeedMaster’s new 24-foot toolbar with 12-inch spacing is a nice small drill that would make a great fit for a livestock producer who wants precise seed placement, the company says. Duane Kent,...
View ArticleMomentum planter boasts auto weight management and high speed seed placement
Our Farm Progress Show 2021 coverage continues with AGCO’s Momentum Planter, which has a season of planting under its belt already. AGCO says that the design and versatility of the planter establishes...
View ArticleMassey Ferguson VE series planters feature new row units, transport options
AGCO has introduced the Massey Ferguson VE series planters. The new planters come in rigid or folding-frame, narrow transport or track planters, which offers growers straightforward, dependable,...
View ArticleWheat School: Taking the impact of precision planting to yield
How could precision planting technology impact Ontario winter wheat yields? Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs cereals specialist Joanna Follings and RealAgriculture agronomist...
View ArticleSeedMaster’s new air drill is an all-in-one unit
A cereal, oilseed, and even pulse drill, the Ultra SR 60 foot air drill from SeedMaster is an all-in-one complete unit, the company says. It has a 750-bushel capacity and uses the Ultra-Pro II metering...
View ArticleCanada’s largest exports to Russia? Aircraft and farm machinery
Based on historical trade data, Canada’s agricultural manufacturers could be among the businesses most affected by the federal government’s decision to cancel permits for exports to Russia as part of...
View ArticleEquipment manufacturers step up to meet farmer confidence and demand
With strong farm commodity demand and high crop prices, confident farmers attending the National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) at Louisville, Kentucky in February look to be eager to replace equipment and...
View ArticleGreat Plains boosts box drill efficiency with BD7600
Great Plains is expanding the capacity and efficiency of its BD7600 box drill lineup with the addition of a 50-foot model. Two years after the initial roll-out of the BD7600, the company is now...
View ArticlePrecision Disk 550 air drill delivers capacity and efficiency
Growers will see more efficient row units and a bigger tank when they take a look at the Precision Disk 550 series air drill from Case IH. The company rolled out the drill for its first public viewing...
View ArticleThe Agronomists, Ep 60: Paul Hermans and Greg Stewart on planting perfection
Planning for great corn yields begins the year before, by assessing how well the planned plant population translated to actual cobs per acre. That’s key information that informs THIS year — how well...
View ArticleCorn School: Fine-tuning the planter for Plant ’22
As warmer weather arrives, it’s time for final planter preparation. On this episode of RealAgriculture’s Corn School, Kearney Planters sales and customer care specialist Jay Curtis takes a look at some...
View ArticleFendt introduces a dry fertilizer option for the Momentum planter
Fendt, who released the Momentum planter at last year’s Commodity Classic, debuted the latest updates at this year’s show with a focus on dry fertilizer applications. The Momentum planter has features...
View ArticlePoll: Do you plan on changing the number of acres, or crop types, that go in...
There’s no denying the precision placement that a planter delivers, and there can be other advantages, too, including lower seed costs. But there are challenges to planting vs. seeding. Planters can...
View ArticleCorn School: Keys for planting in late, wet conditions
Crop insurance deadlines may be looming, but the rush to get corn seed in the ground when it’s late in the planting window and soil conditions are wet can also cause problems, such as poor root...
View ArticleCanola School: Maximizing yield potential after a tough seeding season
Canola seedlings have experienced a tough start in many areas of the Prairies this year. In Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan, the crop has had to come through flooding, broadcast seeding, compaction,...
View ArticleSoybean School: Rolling the dice on double crop beans
Wheat harvest is underway in Ontario and many cash crop farmers are wondering whether they should plant those acres to soybeans and take advantage of a double cropping. Double crop soybeans are always...
View ArticleAgtron offers seed drill technology update without the new equipment price tag
Volatile markets and rising interest rates can make farmers question whether or not they should be making the move to upgrade major equipment. Agtron Enterprises Inc. is looking to alleviate some of...
View ArticleThe K-Hart Spyder enters the seeder market
The drill market in Western Canada has a new entrant, which is sure to catch people’s eye not only due to its bright green colour, but its unique transport folding system. The K-Hart Industries Spyder...
View ArticleCanola School: Comparing the results of different planter setups and settings
There’s been a fair amount of interest in comparing the results of canola seeded with a drill versus a planter over the last decade, but as the percentage of acres sown with planters has increased,...
View ArticleSoil School: Planting green in colder climates, with Jodi DeJong-Hughes
Cover cropping — and then planting into that green cover crop in spring — has become more common in pockets of the U.S. and Canada over the past decade, but the adoption rate has tended to be slower in...
View ArticleWheat School: Bringing precision to controlled spill devices
What happens when you precision plant wheat? There’s a growing body of evidence indicating that better seed singulation, metering and depth control has the potential to improve uniformity of emergence,...
View ArticleAre we in for a new wave of variable rate adoption?
In theory, variable rate (VR) technology should result in more efficient use of a farm’s resources, whether that’s a lower fertilizer bill, improved crop uniformity, or other potential benefits. So...
View ArticleDeere says ExactShot, unveiled at CES, could reduce starter fertilizer by 60%
John Deere unveiled a new sensor-based starter fertilizer placement technology for planters as part of the company’s keynote address at the CES 2023 tech industry show in Las Vegas on Thursday. The...
View ArticleSeedMaster Ultra-SR: improvements and options for 2023
SeedMaster has introduced several upgrades and options for the 2023 model of the Ultra-SR drill. Single-rank machines like the Ultra-SR have had challenges with residue management in the past, but...
View ArticleClean Seed signs MOU with Mahindra to bring Mini-MAX seeder to India
Clean Seed Capital Group Ltd., makers of the SMART Seeder, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mahindra and Mahindra Limited to bring the seeding technology to India and to collaborate...
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