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- Deere expands spot spray for small grains cropsby Scott Garvey on February 15, 2026 at 1:30 pm
John Deere says it has expanded the See and Spray system’s functionality to other crops. For the 2027 model year machines, it will be compatible with wheat, barley and canola.
- Awards recognize farm equipment technologyby Scott Garvey on February 14, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Every year, the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers awards a prize to 50 of the most notable engineering advancements in farm machinery.
- The emotional stakes of a farm family legacyby Jeanine Moyer on February 14, 2026 at 1:30 pm
The underlying pressure of keeping a family farm legacy alive can spark a variety of emotions among siblings, potentially causing conflict that will affect the business.
- Horse welfare trial begins in Manitobaby Robert Arnason on February 13, 2026 at 11:42 pm
Private prosecution of Manitoba horse farm, based on a 2022 horse export shipment, awaits judge’s verdict after two-day trial in Winnipeg.
- Horse welfare trial hinges on contingency planningby Robert Arnason on February 13, 2026 at 10:00 pm
An unusual animal welfare trial about a shipment of 79 horses from Manitoba to Japan in December 2022 inched closer to a verdict Feb. 13 at the Provincial Court in Winnipeg.