Fresh from a visit to advise Foam Lake, Sask. crop farmer Dickson Delorme – a.k.a. Quick Dick McDick of ag-themed YouTube fame – about grain loss from his combines, Kris Kristjanson joined fellow representatives of the Bushel Plus company at the recent Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) at Woodstock. The flagship product of the company, […] Read more
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Combine concaves and sieves often culprits in grain loss
Calibration clinic at farm show keeps grain in the bin
Editorial: There is nothing better than meeting in-person
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show made a triumphant in-person comeback for the first time since 2019 last month. A total of 43,809 visitors came to Discovery Farm Woodstock Sept. 13-15, the home of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS). What struck me the most at the recent Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show was the smiles. They were infectious. […] Read more
Is the 100-bushel-per-acre mark in soybeans possible?
One researcher is working to answer that question
Fifteen to 20 years ago, the late Gary Ablett would tell growers, seed company representatives and researchers that the genetic potential for soybeans was 110 bushels per acre. At the time, the provincial average was roughly half that. “So what stops growers from reaching that level?” someone in the crowd might ask. “Their own hands,” […] Read more
Plots to see at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
There will be lots of plots for farmers to see when Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show returns in September. Fifteen different companies and organizations have crops growing on the show site, ranging from corn, soybeans and wheat to alfalfa, alternative crops and demonstrations of numerous crop treatments including strip tillage. The crop plots are a popular […] Read more
Outdoor Farm Show grows in scale and scope
Premises now comprised of 330 acres, new facilities and research plots
It’s been three years since the last full-scale, in-person Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. This year it returns to alleviate pent-up attendee demand with a greater land base, new elements and more industry support. Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show will be held Sept. 13-15 at Discovery Farm Woodstock. [READ MORE] See it all first-hand at COFS Purchasing […] Read more
See it all first hand at COFS
In-person demonstrations are a hallmark of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show and many return for 2022
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show is the place where agriculture equipment and technology come alive, providing an unparalleled ability to watch demonstrations and try out items that can be useful on the farm. In 2022, there will be several new demonstrations to see and experience. The skid steer ride-and-drive is returning to the show after several […] Read more
Extra care required to ensure high quality food-grade soybeans
Clean, intact seeds critical for soybean processors
Processors want clean, intact soybeans for their food products. That’s why farmers delivering lower quality crops can be hit with significant per bushel price deductions. A few best management practices at harvest can help avoid those discounts. Why it matters: Stained or damaged food-grade soybean seeds can have a significant negative impact on farm gate […] Read more
Case IH tractor provides premium comfort at lower horsepower
New Vestrum tractor can be seen at Crop Stop and Outdoor Dairy Days
Case IH recently added a premium tractor in a compact design to its livestock portfolio with the new Vestrum series tractor. The tractor will deliver the comfort and power of a high-horsepower Case IH tractor, with the maneuverability that comes with a compact design. It will have a premium cab, which is new for tractors […] Read more
Networking, outdoor demos highlight new dairy event
New dairy production technology to be showcased at Outdoor Dairy Days
The dairy industry will come together in-person Sept. 21 and 22, at Discovery Farm Woodstock for two days of learning and interaction. Outdoor Dairy Days, presented by Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show in partnership with Progressive Dairy Operators, will bring farmers, agriculture businesses and industry partners together to network, share information and explore interactive demonstrations in […] Read more
Pandemic cancels in-person Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show’s in-person trade show has been cancelled for 2021, although the company continues to roll out digital opportunities for farmers to get together and learn. The Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) team has met regularly with public health officials and the provincial government and it determined that the popular farm show could […] Read more
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