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Steve Rooke of Shark Farms Ltd. near Nanton, Alta., climbs onto to his tractor pulling a Morris Quantum 60 drill and tank during a recent demonstration of Morris seeding equipment organized by Viterra near High River, Alta. Seeding was 90 per cent complete in Alberta as of May 27, ahead of the five-year average of 81 per cent. Photo: Mike Sturk
Crops, News

Most crops off to good start

Some parts of the Prairies are very dry, but provincial crop specialists say it’s still early in the season

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Some parts of the Prairies are very dry, but provincial crop specialists say it's still early in the season
Photo: Allan Dawson/File
Crops, News

Seeding at halfway mark in Saskatchewan

Good weather aids planting

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Favourable weather has allowed Saskatchewan farmers to make good seeding progress, with 49 per cent of intended acres in the ground as of May 12, according to the latest provincial report. That's up from 31 per cent the previous week and compares with the five-year average of 32 per cent.
Soybeans in Grey County
Crops

Soybean planting extension granted

Agricorp is extending the soybean planting deadline for areas of Ontario from June 30 to July 2. Essex, Chatham-Kent, Lambton, Elgin, Middlesex, Norfolk, Haldimand, Brant and Niagara counties were provided […] Read more
One planter can be used for multiple crops, but success depends on farm size and soil types.
Machinery

Can your farm make do with one planter?

It is possible to grow longer rotations with one planter, but it’s a challenge

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Advances in technology and plant breeding make it possible to manage with just one planter, but it can be a challenge to maximize yields when doing so. Differences in soil […] Read more

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