DLF has officially retired its Mapleseed and Turfline product brands and unveiled four new brands for the Canadian market: Forage First by DLF (forage seed), Earth Carpet by DLF (turf seed), Soil First by DLF (cover crop seed) and Deer Creek Seed by DLF (wildlife seed). DLF said in a release “this transition marks a […] Read more
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DLF Canada launches new seed brands
VIDEO: Kubota BV5160 baler at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
At Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, we spoke with Chris Ennis with Kubota about hay growing conditions in Ontario this year. Kubota participated in the baling demonstrations at the show site, and here Ellis highlights some of the features of the company’s BV5160 baler such as the ability to customize the density of the bale. RELATED: […] Read more
Canadian-made small square baler increases capacity
The Marcrest 210 baler can make more than 1,000 square bales in an hour
No small square balers on the market could keep up with Marcrest’s Bale Baron bale packager, so the company built one. The Listowel, Ont., company showcased its new 210 baler at the western edition of the Ontario Forage Expo in Gorrie on July 4. Keith Horst, engineering manager with Marcrest, says the new baler has […] Read more
Maizex retires Elite Seeds brand
Maizex Seeds announced its forage varieties will now be marketed under the Maizex brand, following a similar rebranding of its soybeans line last year. The company said in a release the move “solidifies Maizex as one of Canada’s pre-eminent seed companies and brings with it the retirement of the Elite Seeds brand.” The company said […] Read more
How Ontario crops are shaping up so far
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of May 9
Cereals Winter wheat is advanced by 10-14 days in southern Ontario compared to other years, particularly in early planted fields. Fields in Essex are now at the early boot stages. Regions of the province further north and east as well as later planted fields are not as advanced and are at the first to second […] Read more
Long-term planning key to forage success
It’s important to look ahead when growing, harvesting silage
Better forage quality starts with early planning. That was the message to attendees of the Eastern Ontario Crop Conference by Corteva account manager Ashley Knapton, who discussed quality forages alongside Hilary Prinzen of Trouw Nutrition. Both spoke to the importance of considering end goals when planting forage. Why it matters: Planning and foresight can lead […] Read more
VIDEO: Samasz mowers on the ‘cutting edge’
This past summer, Samasz had both a front and rear mower for the forage cutting demonstration at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. Here, Anthony Legroulx with East-Can Equipment Sales talks about some of the special features on the Samasz line of mowers and some of the other products the company has to offer.
Export hay prices show serious decline in 2023
Less demand from China, better U.S. growing conditions and Japanese vertical integration affect markets
Violent whiplash” is how forage markets in the western United States are described by Joshua Callen of the Hoyt Report of Idaho. He spoke at the recent Canadian Forage and Grassland Association convention in Harrison Hot Springs in British Columbia. Why it matters: A “perfect storm” hit the North American hay market in 2023, says […] Read more
Custom grazing offers benefits for livestock, farm owner
Write down the agreement because some areas will otherwise be forgotten or missed
Lands less than suitable for cropping may be ideal for custom grazing, according to two presenters at the recent 10th annual conference of the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario. Ken Laing of Sparta and Ann Clark of Warkworth, both known for leading research in the province’s organic farming community, spoke to conference attendees about contract […] Read more
VIDEO: New Holland Discbine 312 Plus
New Holland was one of several entrants at the mower demonstrations at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show this past summer. Here, Claude Lesperance, hay and forage specialist with New Holland, talks about some of the features on the Discbine 312 Plus such as its modular cutter bar, a quick-change knife system and a new option that […] Read more
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