Insights and Stories on Machinery

Big Roy, the finale

Jul. 25, 2016 at 6:50 am CDT

After months of restoration work, Versatile finally let Big Roy out from behind closed doors at a special event in early July. The company held a reception for buyers of the Legendary Limited Edition tractors at its Manitoba R&D facility, and gave those customers, some special guests and the media a first official […]

Ukraine free trade deal signed, goes to vote

Jul. 12, 2016 at 7:43 pm CDT

By Staff

CP, Teamsters dispute railway’s staffing obligations

Jul. 5, 2016 at 7:03 pm CDT

By Staff

Monsanto, Microsoft to invest in ag technology in Brazil

Jul. 5, 2016 at 11:23 am CDT

By Reuters

In the field with the Krone Premos 5000

Jul. 4, 2016 at 9:20 am CDT

CP offers assurances for 2016-17 grain handle

Jun. 29, 2016 at 5:59 pm CDT

Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) says it’s ready and willing to move a bumper Prairie crop in 2016-17. “Operationally, CP is eager and prepared to move grain this coming crop year,” company CEO Hunter Harrison said in a letter to federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau. The letter, dated Tuesday, was also […]

By Allan Dawson

CP lays off 500 workers, cites softening demand

Jun. 29, 2016 at 3:00 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Select maintenance workers at Canadian Pacific Railway will be laid off effective Thursday as the railway’s revenue is expected to plummet in the second quarter. Lower volumes are one reason given for declining profits, though grain movement this crop year is ahead of average. Earlier this month, […]

By Jade Markus

John Deere debuts new 1870 air drill

Jun. 25, 2016 at 10:00 am CDT

Grainews looked at John Deere’s new 76-foot drill at Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina and spoke to product specialist Cody Wilkinson about its upgraded features. To watch the eQuipTV video of John Deere’s new C850 air cart, click here.

John Deere adds a new, larger air cart

Jun. 25, 2016 at 9:45 am CDT

The C850 air cart provides a major jump in capacity over the 1910 models the brand previous offered, along with offering some new features. Grainews spoke with Tyson Harris, Deere’s product specialist about the updates. To watch the eQuipTV video of John Deere’s new 1870 air drill, click here.

Cull cow transportation study offers some surprises

Jun. 24, 2016 at 10:45 am CDT

A recently published Alberta study on the transport of cull cows during winter upturns some previous findings on causes of bruising, as well as common industry beliefs about boarding over some of the ventilation holes in stock trailers during cold-weather travel. The study gives the first indication that issues in […]

By Debbie Furber