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Grainews
SeedMaster serves up prototype seed opener
This video, taking a look at SeedMaster's new opener, is part of a series that looks at the types of seed opener designs on display at this summer’s Ag in Motion farm show near Langham, Sask. This series also looks at the other new introductions those seeding equipment manufacturers were introducing at their booths.
August 7, 2024
Manitoba Co-operator
Soybean seeding on early side
With adequate rainfall and warmer soil temperatures, soybean seeding across Manitoba is well underway. Manitoba Agriculture’s May 21 crop report placed soybean planting at 34 per cent complete. If nighttime temperatures don’t warm up more than they have recently, soybean plants will likely emerge around 15 to 17 days after planting, said Dennis Lange, a...
May 31, 2024
Manitoba Co-operator
Agro-Manitoba sees more precipitation, seeding progress behind five-year average
Seeding progress has been observed in many areas of the province this past week and is now at 64 per cent complete. Producers have focused on planting corn (80 per cent complete), spring wheat (87 per cent complete) barley (79 per cent complete) and peas (96 per cent complete). Canola planting continues with 41 per...
May 28, 2024
Alberta Farmer Express
Keep your openers sharp before seeding
Openers with sharp edges and limited wear work better to cut through residue, achieve consistent seed depth and provide the essential separation between seed and fertilizer. These benefits improve seed survival and crop uniformity, which improve the return on investment for seed. A canola crop with five to eight plants per square foot emerging uniformly...
May 7, 2024
Grainews
Garden seeds lead to problem weeds
Glacier FarmMedia — Manitoba rancher Herman Bouw was casually perusing a gardening seed catalogue when a particular ornamental grass item caught his eye. The plant was listed as “squirrel tail grass,” but Bouw thought it looked awfully similar to a species with a more cursed name on the Prairies. A comparison of scientific names confirmed...
April 5, 2024
Farmtario
Can your farm make do with one planter?
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 types, region and row spacing from crop to crop are primary considerations. Most growers find the 7.5-inch row spacing in wheat to be the main...
March 22, 2024
