Practical Production Tips & Agricultural News - Grainews
Stories from our other publications. Grainews, written for farmers, and often by farmers, provides practical production tips that farmers use to get on with the day-to-day business of farming.
Equipment & Production Tips - Grainews
Last September, Vaderstad unveiled a pre-production example of its new high-speed Tempo K planter at the Big Iron farm show at Fargo, N.D. At that time the company expected to begin accepting orders in the spring of this year.
CNH introduces the T4 Electric Power - Grainews
Jan 31, 2023 · Monarch’s newest tractor model, the MK-V, also had a presence at the reveal of the T4. “The debut of the T4 Electric Power, a world first in this segment, marks the first product reveal to come out of the multi-year licensing agreement announced between Monarch Tractor and CNH Industrial in November 2021,” states a Monarch press release.
Bigger farms, bigger farmers, but who owns the land? - Grainews
May 29, 2015 · The recent demise of big farms like One Earth and Broadacre has been much in the news lately. This column predicted just that when the trend started several years ago. Big corporate farms with decisions made in the corner office of the 51st floor in Toronto or Calgary are destined for failure. The three-piece suit crowd look at rich farmers and ...
Canola outlook: farmers face disruption, uncertainty and great ...
Jan 18, 2022 · The 2021 drought tested almost all Prairie farmers. And disruptions to trade and the supply chain have also been obstacles for farmers to overcome — and may still pose difficulties in 2022. However, the 2021 growing season aside, the future of canola production in Canada looks great. “This is a time of significant disruption and uncertainty ...
Eight tips for growing perfect oats - Grainews
May 2, 2011 · MAFRI recommends starting with a soil test. “A soil test is vital,” says deRocquigny, “so farmers can accurately calculate how much N they need to apply.”. “In Manitoba the nitrogen recommendation for oats is: N fertilizer required (lb./ac.) = 100 lb. of N/acre minus soil nitrate (lb./ac.) in the first two feet,” she says.
To butcher or not to butcher that cow? - Grainews
Jun 6, 2023 · Although unfortunate, the cow could immediately be butchered to end suffering and recover good-quality meat. With a “regular” downer, it is important to decipher if the animal is down due to a broken leg, tibia, or a blown cruciate ligament. There may a need for a careful examination to determine the exact cause.
Who makes money in the beef industry? - Grainews
Jan 20, 2022 · The dividend yield is 2.14 per cent. More importantly, the best investment for cattle producers is to own some shares in McDonalds, the world’s largest hamburger chain. The dividend yield for McDonald’s is about 2.6 per cent. Cow-calf producers can choose to be more involved in the chain of beef production.
Herbicide Mixing Order Matters. Here's How to Get it Right
Apr 18, 2019 · W.A.L.E.S. describes the order in which different formulations should be added to the sprayer tank. Start with half or a full tank of water and follow this order: W: Wettable powders (all dry ingredients) are added first to sprayer tank water. A: Agitate thoroughly to ensure proper mixing. L: Liquid flowables and suspensions are next.
John Deere offers a universal, aftermarket, auto-steer system
Jan 21, 2021 · John Deere aims to solve that issue via its universal, aftermarket, auto-steer system. The AutoTrac Controller 300 offers customizable precision guidance to a wide variety of new and older non-guidance-ready machine platforms and brands with no impact to operator ergonomics and no steering wheel modifications. Read Also.