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.
John Deere adds a new, larger air cart
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.
On-farm manufacturer shows high-capacity liquid cart
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
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.
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
June 1 – 15 Learn how Bio Gas can be used as a power source with a CHP
EP2.5 – Rob Eirich talking with Dan Cloutier of Power Ecosytems about the benefits of a CHP (Combined Heat & Power) unit.
May 16 – 31 Dr. Ian Heap, who leads the International Survey of Herbicide-Resistant Weeds, ranks Canada
Dr. Ian Heap talks about where Canada sits globally and why we have such a herbicide-resistance problem.
May 16 – 31 Benefits of Cloud Computing for Your Export Operation
EP2.4 – Rob Eirich talking with Barry Schmitt of Barr-AG about security concerns, inventory control and accessibility of Cloud Computing.
May 1 – 15 Post Harvest Weed Control The Answer to Resistance?
Ph.d. student, Breanne Tidemann, is researching this possibility. Tidemann’s research will show whether or not post-harvest weed control holds promise for Western Canada’s worst weeds
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