Jim Eadie

🔬 On-Farm research is the second of Spur Line Crop Solutions three operational divisions. We are fortunate to partner with our founder Shawn Catherwood to use his farm in Southern Saskatchewan as our base to conduct a variety of large scale trials. Research is truly the core of what we do and promote at Spur Line Crop Solutions. When it comes to proving new solutions and technologies, we strive to find relevance, consistency and performance. We accomplish this by testing ideas against 3 distinct areas that matter to farmers the most: 1. The agronomics 🌻 2. The logistics 🚛 3. The economics 📊 When farmers come to us for solutions, they know everything we promote is backed by our own experiences and data collected on our own farm, using our own hands. We understand the nuances involved with adopting new practices that support a healthier functioning system. Therefore, we make it our mission to prove what can work, how to apply it within context, and seek out challenges that may arise. These are just a handful of examples of the practices and solutions we test: - cover cropping in the northern prairies - perennialization (grains and forage) - cropping systems research (high diversity rotations) - large scale intercropping - innovative product performance (biologicals, compound fertilizers, carbon based fertilizer and more) - livestock integration - carbon capture More to come in future posts about some exciting collaborations to announce!

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As growers look beyond planting, Brocton Roesner, Facility Manager at Nutrien Ag Solutions, shares his insights with Farm Progress on the nitrogen practices that are working. Watch Agronomy for your Acres to learn more about nitrogen's impact on your crop and Brocton's advice on improving yield: https://lnkd.in/gFgSsg4q

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The latest USDA WASDE report brings promising news for the cattle industry. With higher beef production driven by increased cattle slaughter and heavier weights, the market is seeing robust demand that is expected to continue into 2025. This upward trend in cattle prices reflects the sector's resilience and the growing global appetite for beef. Read the full article, here: https://lnkd.in/g9zkYnuG

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With the 2024 harvest getting closer and closer, check out our July crop update and get all the latest news on growing conditions and the grain markets. You can have these sent directly to your inbox every month throughout the growing cycle. Sign up through our website. #CropUpdate #Crops #GrainMarket #Harvest2024

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Producers: Did you know certification is a relatively straightforward process based on the responsible practices you are likely already doing on your farm or ranch? Start the certification process today with one of our 3rd party Certification Bodies Verified Beef Production Plus, Where Food Comes From Inc, or Ontario Corn Fed Quality Assurance Program. Learn more about the process: https://bit.ly/3LHR9A8

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Poultry farming has been an essential part of Canadian agriculture since the early settlers arrived in the 1600s. Over the centuries, advancements in technology and breeding practices have helped to establish Canada as a leading producer of poultry. Today, the industry continues to thrive, providing a sustainable source of protein for the nation. At Cortex Agritechnology, our goal is to help poultry farmers continue to thrive now and in the future with our data-driven technologies. One of which is our DataPro system that includes the following benefits: ◾Remote monitoring and custom conditional alerting from anywhere ◾Collects and reports data from all equipment, controllers and sensors (generic, legacy and new) ◾User Friendly Dashboard to display/monitor all connected equipment & sensor. Data graphing & exporting also available! If you are a poultry farmer or know someone that is, we’d love to chat! Let’s help Canadian poultry farmers farm smarter, not harder. #poultry #poultryfarm #farm #farmer #farmlife #farming #farmingforthefuture #farminginnovation #farmtech #tech #technology #agriculture #agritech #agritechnology #cortexagritechnology

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Do you understand how the market is rewarding you or not for your cattle ownership? That ownership, or investment, can be measured by the equity you put in vs. the equity you get out. As the market moves up and down every day, so too does your profit margin. We have tools to stabilize the market price you receive, well ahead of the time you receive it. How could that change your use of time and your business decisions from now till the day you go to market? #CompassAgSolutions #cattleprices #riskmanagment #ag #livestockriskmanagement #cattlemarket #agribusiness

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Think you might have herbicide-resistant weeds? Discover how to test for resistance in the article from #TheGrowingPoint and take control of your fields. Read more: https://bit.ly/3T7lHj8 #AbAg #WestCdnAg

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California’s Pork Regulation Explore how state-level regulations are fragmenting the North American pork market and increasing costs for producers. Catch more insights from Cam Dahl in the latest episode of Swine It Podcast Canada. Available now! #wisenetix

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It's pre-Thanksgiving week, and that means busy days for those of us in the produce industry. We are thankful for the bounty of our own fields, and those of our grower partners as well. We are in peak harvest season, and there's no better time to enjoy Ontario grown food! We've got a full selection of all the veggie staple items: our famous carrots, potatoes, broccoli. cauliflower, parsnips, leeks, turnips, squash, onions, yams, herbs, leafy greens and plenty more! Now that sounds like the makings of a feast! In volume from our fields: red & gold beets (bulk and bunched), carrots, chards, cilantro, parsley, spinach From grower partners: potatoes (especially purple!), squash (MANY varieties) Ask us if you're looking for something particular, we're happy to help. #SustainableAgriculture #Organic #LoveOntFood #OrganicAgriculture #OntarioFarm #OntarioProduce

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🚜 Exploring Agri-Tech: Home Farm Nacton's Journey 🌱 We’re excited to kick off a new series on the future of agriculture with a spotlight on Home Farm Nacton, an organic farm in Suffolk. Discover how they’ve integrated the Robotti and Farm Droid—two cutting-edge automation vehicles—and the highs and lows of this tech transition. Read the full story and follow Lucie Gooch’s series on how Agri-tech is reshaping farming. #AgriTech #OrganicFarming #FarmAutomation #Sustainability

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Local alternative feeds can be effective and economical additions to beef cattle rations. However, due to variability in the supply, nutrient composition and quality of these feed ingredients, there can be pitfalls if not properly managed. 📖 Read or 🎧 listen to the latest episode of the Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast for several key things to keep in mind when considering alternative feeds for your farm. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gR4w3fp8

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Canada in Third Spot for Global Wheat Exports. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada/ Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada’s reports indicate that in 2023-2024, Canada exported nearly 21.8 megatonnes of wheat to 65 nations. Find out how Canada's crop production is expected to perform for 2025 👇 https://lnkd.in/gbttg7JB #CdnAg #OntAg #WestCdnAg #Wheat

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We are dedicated to driving continuous improvement in sustainable beef production. Our principles focus on environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic viability. #CRSBcertified #cdnbeef #SustainableCdnAg #CarbonFootprint #WildlifeConservation #CdnEconomy #SupportFarmers #SupportRanchers #cdncattle #Sustainability #GHG #CarbonSequestration #2030goals

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🚨 CropLife Media Group's next webinar, Elevating Ag Retailer – Grower Relationships with Integrated Financing 🗓️ Thursday, June 27 🕐 2:00 EDT 🚀 Presented by Compeer Financial 🔗 Register at: https://ow.ly/X3pQ50Slczu Enrich your ag retail business’s service options and strengthen relationships with growers with this informative webinar co-presented by Compeer Financial and AgVend. Technology is transforming every facet of our lives, and the agriculture industry is no exception. This webinar will offer insights into how ag retailers can leverage digital financing options, such as online loan services, to better cater to the needs of their customers. This webinar is ideal for ag retailers who are interested in providing their farmer customers with digital payment solutions, including loan services at the point of sale, and how a seamless payment experience and access to capital can help build relationships and lead to revenue growth for their business. #Agribusiness #Sustainability #AgRetail

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The corn and soybean planting season is well underway at this time of the year. Here are some quick pointers on how to best manage pests and weather factors ahead of harvests over the next few months. https://lnkd.in/gPytSBHg

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