A Saskatoon-area manufacturer of straw choppers for combines is “searching for a temporary home” after its plant burned down in a Monday morning fire. Redekop Manufacturing “suffered a catastrophic fire” […] Read more
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Sask. straw chopper manufacturer’s plant destroyed
Schulte’s U.S. parent buys Que. snowblower maker
The U.S. owner of ag equipment and snowblower maker Schulte has gone east for its next acquisition in the Canadian market. San Antonio-area manufacturer Alamo Group last week announced it […] Read more
Que. livestock tech brands to join Agco in GSI deal
A Montreal-area group of companies making electronic control systems and software for livestock barns can soon expect to see its brands join the ranks of Massey Ferguson and Challenger as […] Read more
Manitoba to flow ag services through online portal
Manitoba farmers will soon be able to use an online service-delivery system to register for programs or apply for services offered by the provincial ag department. The province on Monday […] Read more
Sask. auger maker buys Sask. auger mover maker
The owners of auger maker Sakundiak Equipment have bought a manufacturer of hydraulic auger movers in a bid to offer a “more complete grain movement package.” WGI Westman Group, the […] Read more
BIXS set for cow-calf producers’ use nationwide
The Beef InfoXchange System (BIXS) is officially live nationwide for cow-calf producers’ use heading into this year’s fall calf run. “BIXS is the result of the (Canadian Cattlemen’s Association) recognizing […] Read more
Ag Growth buys U.S. aeration system maker
A Winnipeg firm devoted to building grain handling and storage equipment plans to expand into commercial-scale grain aeration by buying a Nebraska manufacturer. Ag Growth International last week announced it […] Read more
Clubroot confirmed in Saskatchewan
Plants in two canola fields in north-central Saskatchewan have been confirmed with a notorious soil-borne disease not seen in the province’s crops until now. “Industry and government personnel” advised the […] Read more
First-ever agriculture deals site launched
Farm Business Communications has launched AG-Deals.com, the first-ever deals site for the agricultural sector. “AG-Deals is a great opportunity for both farmers and suppliers,” FBC sales manager Lynda Tityk said […] Read more
Industrial crop oils eyed for jet-engine biofuel
The economics of using camelina and carinata oils to brew up biofuel in Saskatchewan for jet aircraft will be the subject of a new study with federal backing. Ag-West Bio, […] Read more
