Tractor testing, the European way

Tractor testing, the European way

Grainews machinery editor, Scott Garvey, takes a look at Germany’s tractor and equipment test centre to see how it compares to the famous Nebraska Tractor Test Lab.

Managing Wild Oats

Controlling wild oats is not an easy task. But researchers hope a six year study will reveal a recipe to manage wild oats with fewer herbicides.


How to Keep Good Employees

How to Keep Good Employees

Compensation is important, but lifestyle considerations and profit-sharing opportunities can be equally compelling.

Getting cattle ready for the show ring

Looking for tips before your next beef show? Jill Harvie of Harvie Ranching and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association shares her tips for fitting a beef animal.


Grand opening: Fendt’s new Tractor Assembly Plant

Grand opening: Fendt’s new Tractor Assembly Plant

Grainews machinery editor Scott Garvey went to the grand opening of Fendt’s new tractor assembly plant in Marktoberdorf Germany and finds out why the company is excited about its new facility.



Crop Diagnostic School: Weatherproofing your crop rotation

Crop Diagnostic School: Weatherproofing your crop rotation

Every year, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives and the University of Manitoba host a Crop Diagnostic School at the U of M’s Ian M. Morrison Research Farm at Carman. Farmers and agronomists can attend the one-day hands-on school, which runs for two weeks in July. This year, Gord Gilmour attended on behalf of the […] Read more

Crop Diagnostic School: The right time to spray for fusarium

Crop Diagnostic School: The right time to spray for fusarium

Every year, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives and the University of Manitoba host a Crop Diagnostic School at the U of M’s Ian M. Morrison Research Farm at Carman. Farmers and agronomists can attend the one-day hands-on school, which runs for two weeks in July. This year, Gord Gilmour attended on behalf of the […] Read more


Crop Diagnostic School: How early is too early to seed canola?

Crop Diagnostic School: How early is too early to seed canola?

Every year, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives and the University of Manitoba host a Crop Diagnostic School at the U of M’s Ian M. Morrison Research Farm at Carman. Farmers and agronomists can attend the one-day hands-on school, which runs for two weeks in July. This year, Gord Gilmour attended on behalf of the […] Read more

Crop Diagnostic School: How early is too early to seed canola?

Crop Diagnostic School: How early is too early to seed canola?

Every year, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives and the University of Manitoba host a Crop Diagnostic School at the U of M’s Ian M. Morrison Research Farm at Carman. Farmers and agronomists can attend the one-day hands-on school, which runs for two weeks in July. This year, Gord Gilmour attended on behalf of the […] Read more