[UPDATED] Advance Tank Production Ltd. won the top award in the equipment category in the 2024 Ag In Motion Innovation Program. The company’s biogas slurry tank was the winning entry, a high-speed emptying and filling machine that uses three pumps to load water at about 12,000 litres per minute and unload at about 16,000 litres […] Read more
WATCH: Liquid slurry trailer won top innovation prize at AIM
Western Canadian crops rebound in 2024
Glacier FarmMedia’s Bruce Burnett took advantage of the drive to Ag In Motion to cast his experienced eye on the Prairie’s crop prospects this growing season. He found that crop conditions are vastly improved over last year, especially in the southwest Prairies. However, the heat forecast for the end of this week could have a […] Read more
AgGronomyTV: Keeping weeds in check
Do you know what the three approaches to integrated weed management are? Anne Kirk, cereal crop specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, made this the focal point of her demonstration at the 2024 instalment of Crop Diagnostic School in Carman, Man. Hear some of her recommendations about keeping weeds at bay, here.
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it: Your national ag news recap for July 12, 2024
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it: Your national ag news recap for July 5, 2024
AgGronomyTV: High precipitation = high risk for sclerotinia
Given the high amounts of rain in southern Manitoba as of late, the risk for sclerotinia developing in crops is likely on the upswing. So what should growers of canola, sunflower and other crops be on the lookout for? In this past video from the 2022 Crop Diagnostic School – and with the new crop school season imminent – field crop pathologist David Kaminski reminds growers what should be on their radar.
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it: Your national ag news recap for June 28, 2024
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it: Your national ag news recap for June 21, 2024
AGGronomyTV: Top three threats for canola growers
Canola growers face a variety of pest pressures each growing season, but some are more perennial than others. At Manitoba Ag Days this year, Chris Manchur with the Canola Council of Canada talked about the main economic pest threats for Manitoba canola growers and what measures they can take to help reduce their risk.
AGCanadaTV Special Feature: Farming in Sweden
Hopping on a plane to Sweden and ultimately speaking with Swedish farmer Petter Öhman alongside his eye-popping canola field brought to light at least two things he has in common with Canadian farmers: reliance on the weather and difficulties in attracting farm labour. Find out what else this young farmer had to say about his […] Read more
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