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John Deere introduces fully autonomous tractor

The machine combines Deere’s 8R tractor, TruSet-enabled chisel plow, GPS guidance system and other new, advanced technologies. The autonomous tractor will be available to farmers later this year.


From the Editor: Shifting forward

As harvest wraps up, many of us spend time reflecting on the events and decisions that shaped the way the year played out. Often, when moving forward, your reaction and attitude are what matter most.


Syngenta launches Group 2+4 cereal herbicide

Erebus Xtreme is a pre-mix liquid formulation of pyroxsulam (Group 2) and fluroxypyr (Group 4) for use on a broad range of challenging grass and broadleaf weeds in spring wheat, winter wheat and durum.
 
 
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Bayer Front Row

Take a tour of what’s NEW for 2022!

When it comes to innovative products, Bayer is leading the way in 2022. We have new DEKALB® canola and corn hybrids created just for Western Canada, as well as new soybean varieties that can help you make the most of every acre. Learn all about them by watching The Front Row Virtual Crop Tour videos. See how Bayer can help make 2022 your best season ever.
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Sunny outlook

Sunny outlook

As the only sunflower breeding program in Canada, the Manitoba Crop Alliance’s program is key to the long-term success of the country’s sunflower production. This program, led by breeder Mike Hagen, is just 10 years old, but it already has some very promising hybrids for Prairie growing conditions, including one that is nearing the final stage of pre-commercial field testing. » Learn more...
 
Simple biosensor

Simple biosensor for mycotoxins in grains

Researchers at Carleton University in Ottawa, led by professor Maria DeRosa, have made significant advances in their biosensors designed to detect mycotoxins in grains. In cereal grains, fungal diseases like Fusarium can cause infections and also produce mycotoxins that can be dangerous and sometimes fatal to livestock and humans, and tend to be difficult and expensive to detect. » Learn more...
 
 
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Nutrien ESN

Get More Control Over Your Input Costs

Buying ESN at the same time you purchase urea for the season makes perfect economic sense. ESN is comprised of urea; therefore, its price will generally trend in the same direction as the granular urea markets. Having a plan allows you to make the most out of your time and money. » Learn more...
 
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