At a time when farmers are hammering out final crop plans, ranchers and feedlot operators are also looking ahead to ration formulations ahead of the first new-crop harvests. To get a sense of western feed markets, RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney invited Jim Beusekom, president of Market Place Commodities Ltd., on stage at the recent... Read More
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More and more Zetor tractors are turning up on Canadian farms as the Czech tractor manufacturer grows its North American footprint. The Zetor brand traces it roots back to 1946 when the company produced its first tractor. Over the past 70 years, Zetor has built a reputation for performance and endurance at an economical price.... Read More
The Goodyear R14T crossover tire is now available for a full range of compact tractors up to 150 horsepower. The crossover tire — a unique hybrid of different tread styles designed for any job in the field or around the farm — was launched last year by Titan International. In February, at the National Farm... Read More
When are dairy cows in the black? In financial terms, cows typically hit profitability in their second lactation, but too many cows don't make it to the break-even point, says University of Calgary graduate student Jesse Schuster. Last week at the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar (WCDS) at Red Deer, Alberta, Schuster shared findings from a... Read More
Kubota does not have a "one size fits all" approach to its customers or its markets. So says Martin Carrier, ag equipment product marketing director with Kubota Tractor. Carrier was at the National Farm Machinery Show at Louisville, Kentucky, to introduce the M7 Gen 2 line of tractors to customers in the United States. RealAgriculture's... Read More
John Deere's 3D Series compact utility tractors are designed to tackle everything from pulling and hauling to cutting and tilling. Deere rolled out the new 3D Series, which features 25HP, 35HP and 43HP tractors, last month at the National Farm Machinery Show at Louisville, Kentucky. "The 3D Series offers producers a powerful, affordable and easy-to-use... Read More
Bryce Anderson has reported on a lot of weather over the years and when he says it's cold, he doesn't just mean it feels cold— he can tell you why it is cold, if it's colder than it should be, and what that cold will mean for the start of the growing season. Anderson is... Read More
Look for more durability and increased reliability from Case IH’s new 3100 Series II rigid and flex draper headers. That's what the Racine, Wisconsin-based manufacturer is telling growers about the continuing evolution of its draper head lineup. Since the 3100 Series was first introduced, Case has made 118 enhancements to the original model, says Ryan... Read More
If you live in the west, chances are you've either tried or thought about adding soybeans into your rotation. With seeding just around the corner, Kristen MacMillan, research agronomist with the University of Manitoba, spoke to farmers at this year's Crop Connect conference held at Winnipeg, Man. Included in her talk were two main topics:... Read More
It was quite the week at Commodity Classic in Orlando but the week all began with the Bayer AgVocacy Forum. The day and a half conference featured all aspects of agriculture production from beef and grain producers, to urban farmers, to technology companies pushing the envelope of food technology. The event was attended by agricultural... Read More