A streamlined process for grain dryer inspection and approval should make it easier for farmers in Manitoba to get up and running this upcoming harvest season. As all grain dryers have to be inspected by the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC), the organization has established a central booking process co-ordinated with Manitoba Hydro to... Read More
Category: Machinery
Planting depth, down force, row cleaners and closing wheels — they’re all key considerations when setting up your planter, says corn agronomy guru Ken Ferrie. At the CropSmart 2019 conference held at Kitchener, Ont., last week, Ferrie, the driving force behind Crop-Tech, one of North America’s leading independent agronomy firms, spent almost seven hours sharing... Read More
When the RealAgriculture team attends major events, such as Crop Week in Saskatoon, we like to get together and compare some notes on the event. Sometimes we do a wrap up, and sometimes we make lists, because who doesn't like a good list? This week Shaun, Jessika, and Dale were all in Saskatoon to take... Read More
KIOTI Tractor is opening a new distribution centre right outside Toronto, Ont. The aim of the new facility is to reduce shipping and delivery times. The new 60,000 sq. ft space will be built in Mississauga, Ont. and will feature both corporate offices and distribution space. According to the news release, the new addition to... Read More
Transport Canada has announced new rules for "remotely piloted aircraft systems," commonly known as drones or UAVs. Whether it's for work or pleasure, all people flying drones that weigh between 250 grams to 25 kilograms will have to adhere to the rules that come into effect June 1, 2019. The new rules have two main... Read More
Kubota Tractor Corporation's (KTC) new president and CEO has quite the plane ride ahead of him. The company recently announced Haruyuki (Harry) Yoshida as its new top executive. Yoshida most recently held a top management position for that company at Osaka, Japan. The 37-year veteran with Kubota will take over the role from Masato Yoshikawa... Read More
What's the most important agronomic resource Ontario farmers could hold in their possession? How about the new Soil Fertility Handbook? You'll hear all about it on this episode of the RealAg Bookclub podcast as handbook editor, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs soil fertility specialist Jake Munroe, tells us why there should be... Read More
Many times when we talk about trade deals there is immense focus on reducing tariffs, increasing trade flows, or increasing market access. There are other chapters of text that create a basis for the agreement in terms of how the involved countries will handle issues like the environment, labour standards, and cultural exemptions. Carlo Dade,... Read More
The 2018 Ontario soybean harvest got off to a roaring start in early fall but quickly ground to a halt as poor weather parked combines. In early December, many growers are still struggling to bin their beans. The wet weather has left growers asking how they can manage higher moisture, wet soybeans. Management decisions are... Read More
The calendar has flipped to December which brings Christmas music (yay!) and, inevitably, colder weather (boo!). But just because it's cold outside on the farm or ranch the work does not stop. Whether it's pushing snow or bedding or feeding the animals, cold weather brings a new set of challenges for the tasks to get... Read More