John Deere continues to evolve its combine lineup with three innovations it showed at the Agritechnica machinery show in Germany. John Deere has done its part in launching big new […] Read more
Slope adjustment at the cleaning shoe can reduce grain losses
John Deere system adjusts so chaff spread will be more even on slopes
VIDEO: John Deere tractors take autonomy to the field
Future of autonomy is now, says Deere
John Deere showcased an 8RX tractor with its autonomy kit at Agritechnica in Hannover, Germany in November. Glacier FarmMedia Senior Technology Editor John Greig talked to Christopher Bone, product manager […] Read more
Tractor removed from Seaforth building
The tractor has been stuck in a main street building for two months
The tractor embedded in an historic building in Seaforth, Ont., which has disrupted life and closed down the main street for two months is finally free. Residents cheered as a […] Read more
VIDEO: New 9S sets new high horsepower standard for a Massey Ferguson tractor
The six tractors have a top horsepower of 425, compared to 400 in the 8700 S series
Massey Ferguson has launched its long-awaited 9S tractor, bringing the latest design to a high-horsepower offering from the company. The 9S tractors replace the 8700 S line for Massey Ferguson […] Read more
Colostrum has value for sick calves
Colostrum testing and feeding frequency has risen on Canadian dairy farms
Researchers say Canadian dairy farmers are doing a better job of getting colostrum to their calves and measuring to make sure those calves have absorbed enough to create passive immunity. […] Read more
Many factors affect milk frothing problem
Lactation length, milking frequency, prechilling and filter replacement all contribute to higher free fatty acids
A frothy problem identified by Starbucks baristas in British Columbia does not have a simple solution. Elevated levels of free fatty acids in milk can result in cheese coagulation issues, […] Read more
New Holland combine boosts productivity, maintains size, weight
The new design changes how drive lines work, bringing more lines inside the combine
New Holland’s new CR11 combine moves more bushels than any previous New Holland combine, but takes up the same space on the road thanks to award-winning engineering. The CR11 Increases […] Read more
Canadian agriculture’s impact can be greater here and globally
Government and business need to fund the sector beyond the current focus on carbon
A focus on carbon as the major driver of change in the agriculture and food system is too narrow and excludes other major issues in the sector. A panel of […] Read more
Stocker calf prices boom, but cow herd rebuild unlikely
Smaller calves are going to market in record numbers, for record prices
Higher prices for beef stocker calves in the fall run have increased optimism and profits for cow-calf producers after a few challenging years. The last week of October is the […] Read more
Quick test could improve treatment decisions in cattle
Researchers use water troughs to monitor resistant bacteria
Researchers are seeking ways to manage antimicrobial-resistant bacteria on farms, including quicker evaluation of bacteria so treatment can be better targeted. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and University of Saskatchewan […] Read more