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Seeding smartphone tips

May 24, 2017

Cellphones have been dubbed “smartphones” but sometimes the way folks are addicted to them causes dumb problems. I’ve read three articles that suggest that cellphones are creating isolation, poorer communication and less robust relationships. Stress rises when there is a million-dollar crop to get in the ground, excess moisture, and too many jobs for the[...]
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Crops, News

VIDEO: Driverless tractors and open-source software

Reimer Robotics takes first prize in Manitoba Ag Days Inventors' Showcase

By Greg Berg January 21, 2016

Matthew Reimer was as surprised as anyone when he was awarded first prize for his driverless tractor system at Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon on Jan. 20, but his invention is worthy of the title. The Inventors’ Showcase winner, and president of Reimer Robotics, has built a system to move tractors – driverless no less, with[...]
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Livestock

Measuring feed quality in the field

A new system allows for bale-by-bale feed value testing

By Michael Thomas August 12, 2015

In challenging economic times it is more important than ever to know the value of the alfalfa forage you are feeding your dairy or beef cattle. Whether you are blending alfalfa in a ration to maximize lactation, fertility and calf growth, or utilizing lesser-quality hay for dry cattle or replacements, you want to know that[...]
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Beef Cattle, Livestock

Drones can give cattle producers a new perspective on herd management

Infrared cameras on UAVs are being tested to detect differences in body temperature of animals

By Tamara Leigh June 4, 2015

Unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, are part of a growing trend toward precision agriculture: using technology to reduce costs and maximize yields. Dr. John Church from Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is leading the way in developing applications for the technology in the cattle sector. “Drone technology has real potential as a tool[...]
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Livestock Tax Deferral regions announced for drought-affected producers

U.S. biofuel policies bearish for Canadian oilseeds but opportunities in sight says FCC

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest begins in the province

Daily Network News

Livestock Tax Deferral regions announced for drought-affected producers

U.S. biofuel policies bearish for Canadian oilseeds but opportunities in sight says FCC

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest begins in the province

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Seeding smartphone tips

VIDEO: Driverless tractors and open-source software

Measuring feed quality in the field

Drones can give cattle producers a new perspective on herd management

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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