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Over the past decade, the farming industry has experienced some major technological developments that have dramatically changed the industry. However, many more technological developments are on the horizon and potentially some of them will be revolutionary.

As we have seen for the past three years in various areas of the Northern Plains, more so in western regions and also in Montana, improved plant genetics and better farming methods allowed farmers to achieve higher yields in drought conditions than was the case when the last general drought cycle was in effect from 1980 to 2002. After that drought period ended, much wetter than normal rainfall conditions prevailed until 2015 when weather bias began shifting towards drier conditions.

Average rainfall conditions seldom occur. An average is the mathematical midpoint between the extremes. The average does not actually represent what farmers actually experience except in rare circumstances. Thus, most commonly, farmers have to cope with the extremes. Good management requires making plans for dealing with the extremes and preparing as best as is possible for both ends of the rainfall spectrum. The past growing season clearly demonstrated that those farmers who were mindful of extremes when making their decisions fared better than those who did not. Those farmers who were in the drier regions who did not factor in what would happen if drought conditions prevailed after seeding and did not take this

scenario into account when they seeded their crops were more vulnerable to experiencing poor emergence, especially with the smaller seeds. Experience shows that the best farmers carefully consider how weather extremes could impact their crops after they are seeded and position their seeds such that, regardless of the weather conditions that prevail after seeding, the crop will emerge reasonably well. As we saw all too often this year, the farmer who positioned his seeds such that the seedbed could dry out before the seedlings emerged who then experiences a hot windy dry spell experienced poor emergence. In comparison, those who had factored into their decision making, the possibility of drought conditions prevailing after seeding when choosing the depth for depositing their seeds, typically experienced much better emergence. But on the other end of the spectrum, placing the seeds deep and then experiencing heavy rainfall can also lead to emergence problems. Thus good judgment is required to determine what seed positioning will produce good emergence regardless of the weather conditions that prevail after seeding. These judgments can have a major impact on the bottom line because in some cases emergence can be so poor that the crop cannot compensate for the reduced plant stand.

When Bourgault Industries Ltd. was working on the development of one pass seeding systems in the mid 1990’s, dry conditions were in effect for most of that decade with major droughts occurring in 2001 and 2002. Farmers had found that applying of NH3

in a separate operation ahead of seeding generated moisture losses that reduced the amount of moisture that was available to promote germination and good emergence. Thus, they were requesting the development of one pass seeding and fertilizing systems.

In theory, seeding and fertilizing in one pass would allow for more of the moisture located at or near the soil surface to be available for germination and emergence. However, the poor emergence results that Bourgault experienced with its prototype hoe type side-banding system, in dry conditions, caused it to abandon this approach. The fracturing of the soil below and adjacent to the seedbed and depositing fertilizer in that location near the seed with the side-banding openers resulted in rapid seedbed drying in dry windy conditions. In addition, because of salt effect or osmosis, because the fertilizer was located near the seed, it would draw the moisture away from the seed, thereby reducing the amount of moisture available for emergence which further aggravated the situation. Instead, Bourgault shifted its development efforts into developing a low disturbance coulter disk mid row banding system that was used along with a narrow single hoe opener. This approach greatly reduced moisture losses over the side-banding system and also prevented the moisture from drawing moisture away from the seed because of the positioning of the fertilizer mid-way between the rows. This one pass seeding system produced the best emergence in the dry years and also the best yields. However, the biggest gains occurred when the mid row banding system produced superior emergence results in dry spring conditions that were followed up by normal rainfalls in late spring and throughout the summer. When emergence was seriously compromised in the early spring, even if abundant rainfall fell in the late spring and summer, the crops did not yield well.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE by Gerry Bourgault, P. Eng.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

President's Message:

Gerry Bourgault 2-3

3320 PHD: When Faster is Better. 4-7

MRBs: Where'd All the Water Go? 8-10

MRBs: Banders Add Benefits. 11

MRS III: An Appealing Option. 12-13

Agronomy: Phosphorous

Placement in Canola. 14-17

SPS360: A Clear Choice

in a Confusing Category. 19-23

Dealers Rank Bourgault First Among

Equipment Manufacturers. 24-25

750/770 XR Harrows:

Meet the XRs. 27-29

X35 Apollo System: Unprecedented

Control of Your Seeding Operation. 31-35

Rice in Your Rotation. 37

Hi-Flotation: Gaining the Upper Hand

on Mother Nature. 38-39

9500 Chisel Plow: The Ultimate in

Flexibility and Dependability. 43

Diffusion of Innovation Model

It is simple and easy to measure the moisture conditions in the seed row using a soil moisture meter so that you can better understand what is happening. The meter that Bourgault uses is a commercial type; however, they are available in any gardening supply store for less than $10 dollars so anyone who wants to can easily measure what is happening to their soil moisture if they so choose.

Interestingly; however, as we saw in many of the overly wet years, the seedbed drying that results from fracturing the seedbed to the side and below can have some benefits. However, as was seen this past year, in the dry years, seedbed fracturing to the side and below the seed combined with salt effect can have some very negative consequences on emergence that can translate into major yield losses! Agronomic studies have shown that in many years emergence results determine yield results. As such, the theme of Position, Preserve and Prosper, which applies to one pass seeding using mid row banders, promote prosperity by producing the emergence results possible in a dry spring and ultimately best yields possible in a dry year.

Autonomous farming is on the horizon. All of the main line equipment manufacturers and many of the shortline equipment manufacturers are developing autonomous farming systems. There is little doubt that autonomous farming will become a reality in the not too distant future, but what is not so clear is how farming will have to change in order to support these autonomous systems. Farmers and farm managers will have to shift their focus from looking for good seasonal equipment operators to looking for seasonal IT personnel to keep their autonomous systems operating! The shift to autonomous farming will not be a minor event…it will represent a revolutionary shift! Whenever new technology is introduced, there is a bleeding edge. The introduction of new technology follows a pattern that is represented by The Diffusion of Innovation model or curve. Like with all new innovations, it will be the innovators that break trail and deal with the challenges that come from being on the bleeding edge. It will take good judgment to determine when to adopt the new technology; however, if the new technology proves to be economically viable, generally jumping in at the Early Adopter position, on a limited basis, in order to develop an understanding of its benefits will generally pay good dividends in the long run.


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In closing, because unmanned systems will not have human operators on them to continuously monitor what is happening, when it comes to seeding systems, the greater the range of residue and soil conditions that the system can accommodate, the more successful the autonomous seeding system will be. The mid row banding system is the least fragile of all seeding systems making it a very good fit for autonomous seeding. n

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Excellent Productivity BUT Can You Seed Faster?In most seeding scenarios, a low soil disturbance narrow opener maintains seedbed integrity which

results in more accurate seed placement. When the 3320 PHD is equipped with the Mid Row

Bander® fertilizer application system, the drill can be fitted with narrow, low disturbance knives to

maximize seeding speeds. This combination provides farmers with a unique possibility to be more

productive while maintaining consistent seed placement, particularly when compared to various side-

banding systems in the market place. No other independent hoe drill preserves the seedbed like a

3320, but the question remains: Can I operate faster without compromising germination?

3320 PHD (ParalinkTM Hoe Drill)

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3320 PHD PARALINKTM HOE DRILL

The Slow Down TrendThe trend has been for farmers to lower their seeding speed in order to establish improved germination, especially in canola. Canola related organizations have done an excellent job of informing farmers of the benefits of slowing down for better plant establishment. Recommendations of 4 to 4.5 mph have been publicized and with good reason as the recommendation must be a “catch all” to account for the variables associated with seeding, including:

4 different soil types,

4 various residue management programs,

4 varying moisture levels,

4 fertilizer placement safety,

4 soil disturbance of the seeding system being used.

What Should Really Guide Your Operating Speed?In order to optimize your seeding speed, you need to examine the process. This entails taking the time to set the seeding depth and look at the seeding results behind the drill for an acceptable consistent furrow finish. If you notice an excessive amount of soil or residual throw from the back rows of the drill onto the adjacent front row, the maximum speed is being exceeded. This is what has been coined as ‘stepping’. Environmental conditions will have a considerable effect on the allowable maximum seeding speed, so check behind the drill often. As a target seeding depth increases, so does the potential for stepping.

From customer feedback and our own observations, we see maximum acceptable limits in a range from 4.5 mph to over 6 mph. This can make a huge difference in productivity as a 76' 3320 operating at 5 mph is comparable to a competitive drill that operates at 4 mph with an operating width of 95'.

As the Producer goes faster, fan speed also needs to be considered. Going from 4 mph to 5 mph represents a 25% increase in speed, typically requiring a 5-10% increase in fan speed. There are fan charts available on the Bourgault website to reference when setting fan speeds.

Emergence Studies Support the 3320s Low Disturbance CapabilityThis year the Bourgault Agronomy Team compared the emergence results of a 3320 PHD at 10" spacing with ¾" knives and equipped with the Mid Row Bander® system to a competitive drill on 12" spacing seeding at speeds of 4 mph, 5 mph and 6 mph. This first year demonstration showed plant emergence behind the 3320 did not decline from 4 to 6 mph, whereas the competitive dual-shank unit posted an emergence reduction of 25% with the 2 mph increase. Moisture conditions at the time of seeding were wet, but not excessive, and overall conditions were considered ideal. Next year, a more comprehensive productivity test will be conducted in order to gain exposure to new conditions and obtain additional supporting data.

Our in-house productivity testing is congruent with emergence studies conducted by the Canola Council where the Bourgault ParalinkTM Hoe Drill produced excellent results relative to the competitors. Check out the findings yourself at the Canola Research Hub at: www.canolacouncil.org (http://research.canolacouncil.org/database-queries?id=8).

The most important thing is that every Producer verifies that they are achieving acceptable seed placement at the chosen seeding speed based on their specific field conditions. There may be opportunity to go faster to increase acres per hour, or there may be an opportunity to get the crop off to a better start by slowing down and reducing stepping. It is imperative that seeding gets done in a timely manner, but that it gets done well to maximize yield and quality at harvest time. The productivity of the 3320 PHD provides your farm with an excellent opportunity to support your harvest goals. n

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The 2017 growing season presented a wide range of growing conditions for

Producers located in the Great Northern Plains. Some areas received above

their ten year average precipitation, while other areas received below average

amounts…well below. When looking back at 2017, the majority of Producers will

remember it as a year that did not receive a lot of moisture and was dry overall.

Even with the dry conditions, many Farmers will also say that the 2017 growing season was an excellent year for yields. The limiting factor to growing a crop in the Great Northern Plains is typically moisture. Then how is it that these average, to above average yields, came to be?

Amount of Water Needed to Grow Canola

As a canola plant develops, it uses the sun’s energy to bring water and nutrients up through the roots to disperse throughout the plant. The water moves upwards towards the sun and evaporates into the atmosphere, cooling the plant at the same time. Water flow through the plant is essential for the proper growth of the plant. What is

Where'd AllThe Water Go?

by Rob Fagnou and Curtis de Gooijer

surprising to dry land Producers is the amount of water that is actually required by the crop (Producers with irrigation know this all too well). Approximately 6,800 US gallons of water is required to produce 1 bu of canola per acre. This means that a 60 bushel crop of canola will use 408,000 US gallons of water per acre!

But How Much Water Do We Receive From Rain?

A one inch rainfall will provide 27,154 US gallons of water per acre. This infers that the amount of rainfall required to grow a 60 bu canola crop is 15". Obviously, not all the water that is required by the crop will come from rainfall. Soil moisture provides the crop with essential moisture for

development throughout the year and acts as a bank account of moisture. Depending on the soil type, the amount of water available to the crop will vary.

A soil will store a certain amount of moisture before it is completely saturated; this is referred to as field capacity. On the opposite end of the scale, the soil will only be able to supply plants with a certain amount of water before the roots are not able to absorb water from the soil particles, this is known as the wilting point. A soil will rarely become completely dry and even though some soils may seem damp, the roots are not able to access this moisture because the water has a higher attraction to the soil particles than to the roots.

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WHERE'D ALL THE WATER GO?

In the St. Brieux area, a total of 5.5" of rainfall was received throughout the 2017 growing season. An average of 60 bushels of canola was achieved on the trial land which indicates there was a deficit of 9.5" of rainfall. This amount came from previous year’s excess rainfall and snowfall stored in the soil profile.

At the trial site, moisture sensors were placed in the soil with depths of 6", 12" and 24". The % soil moisture at all 3 levels stayed constant until the beginning of July when the top 12" soil moisture level began to drop. Then the 24" levels started to drop a few weeks later. By the end of the year, all three levels had dropped by 60% of what they had started at. This indicates that the roots were accessing moisture at levels at or greater than 24", but more importantly, that the soil reserve levels decreased considerably from the beginning of the year. Many producers have seen this on their own farm by noting the decrease of water levels of their sloughs. Typically, slough levels are a good indicator of the ground water level, and this year it has decreased considerably.

MRBs Safely Place Nitrogen & Sulphur

The initial state of both nitrogen and sulphur fertilizers is toxic to the seed, thus adequate separation during seeding is important to the viability of the crop. MRB® fertilizer applicators allow Producers to place nitrogen & sulphur between every other row, guaranteeing separation of the seed and fertilizer. This also guarantees that there will be no moisture pulled away from the developing seedling by the fertilizer band. Producers with drills equipped with Mid Row Banders have the added benefit of adjusting the depth of the fertilizer independent of the seed opener. The banders can be adjusted a bit deeper to place the fertilizer on top of the existing moisture when required.

Reference: Irrigation Reference Manual. Peace Corps. Accessed on-line.

Where'd AllThe Water Go?


How will the current conditions on the farm affect farming practices compared to previous conditions?

“Will my emergence be affected with my new field conditions?”

“Will I have to set my drill a bit deeper in order to reach moisture?”

“What kind of seedbed can I expect if the ground becomes dry and hard?”

It may be a good time to re-evaluate how seeding was done in the previous years, and determine if changes to equipment may be necessary to address the current conditions moving forward.

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Things to Consider When Assessing Seasonal Moisture Conditions:

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MRBs Preserve Existing Soil Moisture

The retention of existing soil moisture is critical in dry seeding conditions to ensure timely and even germination. Seeding systems that use MRB® fertilizer application systems allow producers to apply the majority of the nitrogen and sulphur with the coulter opener and employ a narrow seed knife for seed & starter fertilizer. The use of a narrow profile opener will keep soil disruption to a minimum and the packer wheel has a smaller width to seal up and protect valuable moisture. Minimizing soil disturbance also helps to keep last season’s

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The MRB® coulter disc places the nitrogen & sulphur fertilizers with guaranteed separation and minimal soil disturbance.

Seed placed with a narrow seed opener minimizes soil disturbance preserving existing soil moisture. Seed & starter fertilizers are placed together for quick emergence (pop-up effect).

Fertilizer nitrogen & sulphur basedSeed Starter Fertilizer

The conditions of 2018 remain to be seen, but the bank of moisture that was available to Producers in the previous years is dangerously depleted in some areas. Preserving as much soil moisture as possible will be critical in drier spring seeding conditions. It is more important than ever to consider Bourgault Mid Row Bander® fertilizer applicators as part of your seeding system.

4 Position the bulk of the nitrogen and sulphur fertilizer at the optimal position to establish a root dominant environment while avoiding potential damage to the plant,

4 Preserve existing soil moisture by using low disturbance coulter applicators and narrow seed openers to maintain seedbed integrity,

4 Prosper by optimizing germination and emergence, especially in dry conditions - the first and most important step towards a profitable harvest. n

standing stubble intact so it can help protect the soil from evaporation and shroud the seedlings from damaging winds.

Side-band systems, including double-shoot openers and dual-knife systems, create more soil disturbance around the seed furrow. More turned soil equals increased moisture loss due to the increased soil exposure. This may lead to delayed or reduced emergence in dry conditions. In addition, the higher disturbance may cause seed placement to be compromised, adding uneven emergence to the mix, particularly in clay based soils.

Bourgault MRBs Position. Preserve. Prosper.

References Agri-facts. November, 2011. Crop Water Use and Requirements. Dr. Ross Mckenzie, Dr. Shelley Woods

In dry conditions, on-row packing helps retain valuable moisture with the seed.


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Banders Benefits...

What has helped make Bourgault seeding systems into the most technologically advanced seeding systems in the world is listening in on these conversations. Hi-Flotation, PackMaster, QDA and XTC Independent Hoe Openers, Walking Axle Independent Coulter Openers and Auto Section Control are just a few of the technologies that help take out some of the variability across the challenging field conditions we all have. At times, a solution to one issue creates a tradeoff to another issue, or at the very least, an increase in purchase cost.

However, every now and then a solution to one problem actually creates an additional benefit in another area, without compromise or an increase in cost. The Mid Row Bander has been the gold standard of safe and efficient fertilizer placement in one-pass seeding for many years running. However, farmers running in steep, hilly terrain or just plain old variable soil know how effective Mid Row Banders are at maintaining a straight and true track along

Every farmer has their worst field, the one that always poses a challenge; you don’t have to hang around the local coffee shop for too long to figure out that the hardest, stickiest, stoniest or steepest field lies just around the corner. Or, log into the Agriculture Forums and you will soon find your neighbor and the farm across the country all have characteristic field challenges to face each and every year.

every pass of your seeding operation. Most everyone has seen skewing on emergence – 2 or 3 rows close together followed by a wider gap between the next two rows as a result of the seed drill not running parallel to the direction of travel. Often emergence struggles due to the close proximity of the seed row to the fertilizer row, with the tell-tale signs of nitrogen toxicity quickly showing up.

In most cases, it makes good sense to position your nitrogen down below the seeding depth in order to minimize volatilization losses. When the mid row coulters run in this undisturbed soil, they act like a rudder – holding the seed drill in a straight line along hillsides or when a wing drops into a soft low spot. The result – equal distance between each and every row across the entire field with crisp and even emergence along with safe and consistent seed/fertilizer separation.

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The evidence continues to support mid row banding as the most agronomically effective and safe way to apply fertilizer in a single-pass seeding operation. When maintained correctly, the Mid Row Bander® has proven to be a very effective tool that can handle a wide range of soil and residue conditions.

However, it is recognized that some customers want a more “maintenance-free” system and as such have elected to pre-apply fertilizer or have opted for dual-shoot boots or dual-shank drills, accepting their associated compromises and risks. MRS IIIs on a 3320 drill eliminates these compromises and risks and provides all the benefits of mid row banding. This past spring a number of drills on 12" spacing hit the field equipped with the new Mid Row Shank III delivering very good field results. For 2018, the MRS III offering is expanded to 10" spaced 3320s. Also we are pleased to make available the optional Power Adjust feature to quickly change the depth of the MRS III on XTC equipped 3320s.

In addition to low maintenance, the hydraulic MRS IIIs can be locked up when seeding crops where no nitrogen fertilizer is required.

An Appealing Option.by Jason Kirsch

MID ROW SHANK III AND POWER ADJUST

MRS III

The MRS III is available on:

4 3320s Hi-Flotation drills, with either 10" or 12" row spacing and with either the PHD or XTC openers. (The new Power Adjust option is available for the XTC opener only.)

4 5810 Air Hoe Drills on 12" spacing.

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An Appealing Option.

XTC with MRS III Power Adjust – A Winning Combination

Although the MRS III uses a narrow fertilizing knife, a knife will still cause more soil disturbance than an MRB® disc. Therefore, it becomes more important to operate the fertilizer knife at an optimum depth as compared to an MRB®, especially under certain soil conditions. The XTC with the MRS III Power Adjust option provides the convenience of quick depth adjustment for the Mid Row Shanks on XTC drills. This new Power Adjust feature uses a frame height adjustment on the front and rear running gear of the drill (same as the QDA system) to change the depth of the MRS IIIs in ¼" increments. Because the XTC opener is completely independent of frame height, the operator can use the Power Adjust feature to optimize the MRS III fertilizing depth without affecting the seed depth of the XTC openers. By optimizing the MRS III depth, excess soil lumps and loose soil that the seed openers will ultimately need to contend with will be minimized. This will reduce the potential for “stepping” of soil and lumps from rear rows onto front rows. Reduced stepping will minimize the need to potentially reduce ground speed to achieve a quality seeding job. Although the Power Adjust option adds additional cost, it has been shown that operating the MRS III at the optimum depth can pay for the Power Adjust option in as little as one quarter section for canola.

MRS III on 10" SpacingIn addition to 12" spaced 3320s and 12.6" spaced 5810s, the MRS III is now available on 10” spaced 3320s. Approximately 80% of Bourgault drills are built on 10" row spacing, this makes the MRS III on 10" spacing more appealing to the majority of producers, who are looking for simplicity on a more agronomically correct row spacing. It goes without saying that the residue clearance of the MRS IIIs on a 10" spaced 3320 is less than on a 12" version, it is therefore important have a good straw management program.

MRS Momentary Isolation SwitchDuring field operation, the operator may encounter isolated conditions that will cause the MRS IIIs to plug with straw. On 3320s equipped with Mid Row Shanks, a standard Momentary Isolation switch allows the operator to lift the MRS IIIs out of the ground, clearing the build-up, while leaving the seed openers in the ground. This has proven to be a very convenient and effective remedy in these situations. In addition, this Momentary Isolation Switch feature will further allow operators to get the wet spots seeded without getting stuck in the process. Activation of the isolation switch will lift the Mid row openers to broadcast the fertilizer, leave the seed openers in the ground reducing the amount of draft required to pull the drill in the process. Note: This isolation switch is an option for Mid Row Bander equipped 3320s. n

Which Option is Right for Me?The MRS and MRB options both deliver similar fertilizer placement results. However, there are some differences between the two products that need to be considered when making a purchasing decision. Items to be considered include: residue management, maintenance, field finish, purchase price and skewing. For more information refer to the Mid Row Shank III section of the website at: www.bourgault.com.

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by Curtis de Gooijer, P.Ag., CCA Corporate Agronomist

2017 Bourgault Large Scale Canola Trials

With the third year of the Fertilizer Placement Comparison trials which focused on phosphorus placement with canola now concluded, there is a considerable amount of information to sort through. As with many cases in research, some questions are answered, while others are not, but it is the new questions that arise from the research that make it all very interesting.

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All other nutrients and seeding rates were kept the same across the different treatments; in actuals, 120 lbs of nitrogen, 20 lbs of potassium and 40 lbs of sulphur were placed in the mid row band. A seed rate of 5 lbs/acre was used which equated to 11.5 seeds/acre.

The location over all three years was in the St. Brieux, SK area. The soil is a Waitville-Whitewood association, dark gray wooded with a loamy texture and approximately 3.5-4.5% organic matter.

The Procedure:For each of the 3 seasons we targeted a 60 bu/acre yield for canola. Although a canola crop requires approximately 1.3 lbs of P

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equated to 106 lbs of 11-52-0 monoammonium phosphate. From this baseline we developed the various phosphorous rates for our treatments.

The Treatments:

1/ Control – No P was put down at all, other nutrients were kept normal,

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g The purpose of these trials is to determine the best placement method for putting down replacement or

rebuilding rates of phosphorus in a one-pass system;

g These trials have been conducted over the growing seasons of: 2015, 2016 and 2017;

g Strip trials of 30' x 400' were employed so that randomizing and replication techniques could be utilized,

but still be considered large scale. A 90% confidence level was used;

g Equipment used: a Bourgault L7550 leading tank along with a 3320-30' on 10" spacing and ¾" tips

equipped with the Mid Row Bander® system;

g Swathing occurred according to when individual treatments were ready;

g Harvest was completed using a class 6 rotary combine and weigh wagon to find harvest weights.

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2015 & 2016 Results:At harvest, each trial was sampled separately so that all weights were adjusted to equalize dockage and moisture.

Top takeaways from first two years:A. There is uptake of phosphorus placed in the mid row band:g Originally it was thought that the phosphorus

placed in the mid row would only be available for subsequent crops, but yield increases compared to the control indicated uptake in the year of application.

B. The highest yield was achieved by placing relatively high amounts of P in the seed row, only slightly reducing the plant count:g Suggested safe rates of seed placed P in canola is

widely accepted to be 25 lbs of P2O

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a ¾" opener on 10" spacing. Even though the rate was doubled in the seed row, this treatment still generated the highest yield. It should be noted that there was very good moisture at time of planting in both years.

2017 ResultsAn additional treatment was added in 2017 aimed to significantly increase the phosphate rate in an attempt to reduce the plant stand to the point that yield will be affected.


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The growing conditions of 2017 started out very wet in the St. Brieux area where the trials were conducted. As the season progressed, moisture events were few and far between with the area ending up with 5.5" of precipitation throughout the growing season. This is far more than some growing areas of the Great Northern Plains, but well below the average of 11" of rain that is normally received per year. In the area, abundant stored soil moisture, evident from the initially high water table, was essential to produce the yields that were achieved. The lower level of rainfall also contributed to a lower incidence of disease.

When comparing the 2017 Canola results to the previous two years of results, a familiar pattern was identified:

1) Yield was increased, although not statistically significant, when phosphorus was placed in the mid row band compared to the control;

2) The highest yield was achieved with the highest amount of phosphorus in the seed row.

DiscussionHaving three years of replicated results with the same pattern showing up year after year indicates there is statistical validity in the results, albeit all of the data came only from the St. Brieux area.

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The trials demonstrate that the plants do have the ability to access phosphorus from the mid row band. Consistently better yields of the mid row treatment compared to the control illustrates that plants have the ability to access immobile nutrients placed in the mid row band. The trials also support the “Split P” practice, placing part of the phosphate requirements with the seed and the remainder in the mid row.

In the previous two years, as the amount of phosphorus that was placed in the seed row increased, the plant stand decreased. In the 2017 season, placing a small amount of phosphorus in the seed row increased plant count. This could indicate that the small seedlings were struggling to get out of the ground and needed the extra pop up effect provided by the starter. It could also be a result of the fertilizer prill taking up excess moisture that would have otherwise been creating unfavourable conditions for the seed.

Conclusion The exact amount of seed placed phosphorus that a Producer can safely add should be determined by their particular soil type, seedbed utilization and arguably the most important factor - moisture. To manage fertilizer toxicity risk, a split phosphorus placement allows for a safe rate of seed placed phosphorus to achieve a pop-up effect, while still supplying the total amount of phosphorus fertilizer required for maximum yields. This approach will decrease the risk of mining the soil when a bumper crop is pulled off, but still protecting the investment from a significant plant stand reduction if conditions turn dry.

At Bourgault, we will continue to push nutrient placement management in order to determine how your equipment can effectively and safely apply high rates of nutrients to push the limits of the crop.

If you would like a more detailed explanation of the trials, including results from triple-shoot configurations and dual-knife applications, please go to www.bourgault.com and find the full report under the Agronomy section. n


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Producers must do their homework to make the right choice for a seedbed preparation system.

A Clear Choicein a Confusing Category.

by Robert Fagnou Bourgault Marketing Specialist

S P S 3 6 0 S O I L P R E P S Y S T E M

360SOIL PREP SYSTEM

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Wet growing seasons experienced throughout Western Canada and the Mid-West US in the last few years have brought tillage back into the mainstream. Various tillage techniques such as vertical tillage, primary tillage, secondary tillage, seedbed tillage, compact disc, etc. are marketed as an option to traditional cultivators and chisel plows. Each system promotes the ability to manage wet conditions, excessive field residue, or bothersome ruts, but still claim to be a viable option for producers who practice minimum or no-till farming. With the volume of (often conflicting) information distributed by the ever growing number of manufacturers, one cannot fault producers if they are confused.

One should always start off with a clear objective of what they want to achieve. Considerations should include:

g The volume of field residue expected to be processed, and how fine it should be sized;

g Does this residue need to be completely buried, partially incorporated, or simply moved around and evenly distributed on the surface;

g Will there be ruts or tracks that need to be worked in the field;

g Can it produce the required results in a single pass, or will additional fieldwork be needed;

g Will it provide the seedbed characteristics best suited for the given seeding system.

Of the considerations mentioned, arguably the most critical is the requirements of the seeding system. For example, most independent seeding systems require a firm soil bed to maintain consistent seed depth. Loose soil can lead to bull dozing or the gauge/packer wheel sinking, causing deeper than intended seed depths. Also, if the soil was flipped, the bulk of the field residue may be hiding just below the surface waiting to wrap around a hoe opener, or hair-pin on a coulter disc. In this situation, attempting an accurate and consistent job of seed placement will quickly become a difficult, if not an impossible task.

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Fields may be left with excessive straw and chaff lying on top of the soil, particularly where crops were lodged. If the soil is excessively wet and has deep ruts left from the harvest operation, farmers have the added challenge to prepare it for next season’s seeding.

AFTER HARVEST

Implements that include opposing gangs of curved discs set at an angle to direction of travel flip the soil, effectively blackening the field and removing any ruts. Because the soil has been fully conditioned above the buried field residue, there will be little resistance to prevent buried field residue from catching on a hoe opener. Coulter drills will be prone to hair-pinning with the mat of buried field residue.

COMPACT DISC/TANDEM DISC

Definitions vary in the industry, but it is generally described as a process of fracturing the soil with minimal horizontal movement. Originally identified with the use of coulters running straight with the direction of travel, some manufactures include the use of narrow shank openers. The goal is to cut through residue to assist moisture and nutrients to move up and down in the top layer of the soil profile. Heavy residue tends to be difficult to deal with, as the straw will hairpin in the cuts made by the implement, or wrap around the shanks. As well, little soil movement means little reduction of surface residue or field ruts.

VERTICAL TILLAGE

The sized residue has been well mixed through the worked soil prior to levelling & packing. A “wave” profile of unworked soil left by the shank openers can be found under the smoother soil surface. This profile provides additional support to the firmed seedbed to ensure the seed drill gauge wheels maintain consistent seeding depth. Preserving a set amount of unworked soil also helps to maintain some of the stubble and root structure of the previous crop, protecting the young plants from moisture loss and wind damage. Thirdly, the shearing action of the SPS360 shank minimizes the chance of buried residue wrapping or hair-pinning on the seed openers.

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incorporation is required. The shanks can also be equipped with standard fertilizer applicator tips that will accommodate incorporation of any combination of dry, liquid and gaseous fertilizers. Another important aspect to consider is that the downforce created by the shank opener helps penetrate hard soils and maintain a consistent working depth. Competitive coulter units are kept in the ground by the sheer weight, thus the working depth for lighter systems may vary when hitting a hard section of a field or hard packed ruts.

3 Harrow Section: The mounted harrows break up soil lumps created by the shanks and evenly distribute the field residue left on the surface. Harrow pressure and tine angle are manually adjusted to achieve the action for the given conditions.

4 Finishing Section: The mounted rolling baskets provide the finishing touch by further sizing soil lumps and creating an even and firm surface for the upcoming seeding operation. The amount of pressure applied to the 14" spiral rod baskets is hydraulically set by the operator; a good rule of thumb is to look for a “rooster tail” of soil off the baskets when operating at the recommended range of 7½ to 8½ m.p.h. If the baskets are not required, they too can be locked up out of operation.

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The Bourgault SPS360 is a primary tillage system designed to size, incorporate, level and firm the soil–ready for the seeding operation and doing so typically in a single-pass. This process is accomplished by the 4 distinct processing sections incorporated in the SPS360:

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1 Coulter Section: The process starts with notched straight cutting coulters mounted out front to size material before reaching the shanks. Typically set 2-2½" deep, these coulters run straight with the direction of travel to ensure clean cutting action through rank straw. The coulters are independently mounted to the rock shafts, set at a 12" spacing to accommodate unimpeded flow of material through the sizing stage. The use of rubber torsion elements ensure abundant force is transferred to cut heavy straw yet offer shock absorption when encountering rocks or other obstacles. The coulters can be disengaged if not required during operation.

2 Shank Section: The hydraulically actuated shank openers can be set up to 1000 lbs. of trip breakout force to achieve the penetration required to work in fall or spring conditions. The recommended 3" carbide openers achieve just enough tillage action to incorporate straw and encourage vertical movement of moisture without ripping up the whole top layer of soil. The cut residue is evenly distributed through the worked soil, with some left on the surface to be spread by the harrows. Straw wrap is minimized by lining up the shanks with the coulters, but the coulters can be mounted to run between the shanks if more aggressive

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When looking across the surface of the soil after the SPS360 has passed through, you can see that some standing stubble remains intact. This stubble is valuable for fall worked fields to trap snow on hilltops and minimize water and wind erosion. In the spring, the stubble will help protect emerging seedlings from wind damage. The SPS360 will break up and level moderate field ruts, but may require several passes where harvest equipment required “assistance” to resume operation.

The SPS360 is a versatile tool, with the correct balance of straw sizing, field residue mixing and even levelling and firming of the soil, all with the ability to preserve enough of the existing soil structure to ensure a firm seedbed for independent seed openers. These, and other features, help the Bourgault SPS360 stand alone as the most effective and adaptable one-pass seedbed preparation system on the market. n

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EDA is a non-profit trade organization representing approximately 4500 retail equipment dealerships across North America. Each year EDA conducts the Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey which allows dealers to rate up to seven manufacturers whose products they represent. The survey focuses on 11 operational categories ranging from product quality, availability and technical support; parts availability, quality and return policy; communication, warranty and marketing/advertising support along with a separate rating for overall satisfaction. The survey results provide an annual report card on a manufacturer’s performance from the perspective of their dealer network.

In the 2017 survey, Bourgault scored highest among all farm equipment manufacturers (including full-line, tractor and shortline) in 7 categories including: 1/ product technical support, 2/ parts quality, 3/ communications with management, 4/ warranty procedures, 5/ marketing and advertising support, 6/ manufacturers response to dealer needs/concerns and 7/ overall satisfaction.

THE MANUFACTURER DEALER RELATIONSHIP

Dealers Rank Bourgault First Among Equipment Manufacturers

Bourgault was also ranked number one for product quality among all shortline manufacturers.

At Bourgault we take a keen interest in this survey and we study the results very closely. We understand the importance of our dealer network and we put a lot of effort into those relationships. In fact, the relationship we maintain with our dealers is probably as important as our product development and manufacturing quality. We simply can’t be successful without a strong partnership with our sales channel.

These survey results should be of interest to farmers as well, because the dealer /manufacturer relationship can have a major influence on all aspects of the customer experience. If the manufacturer and the dealer work together as true partners, the customer will benefit from a coordinated effort that results in a win-win-win scenario for everyone involved. If, on the other hand, the relationship between the manufacturer and dealer is strained, the customer will usually feel the pain, especially if there is a product issue that needs to be resolved. In the mechanical

A recent survey by the Equipment Dealer’s Association – EDA, has ranked Bourgault Industries number one in the Shortline Equipment Manufacturer Category. The first place ranking earned Bourgault the prestigious “Dealer’s Choice Award” for 2017.

by Scott Lessmeister, Bourgault North American Sales Manager

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world, if you want to find out where the flaws are you simply add stress and the weaknesses quickly become apparent - the same holds true for relationships. If a product problem develops, as they sometimes do, it will get resolved much quicker if the dealer and manufacturer work together towards the common goal of looking after the customer. However, if that relationship lacks trust and respect, the customer can get caught in the middle of a dispute between the dealer and manufacturer, delaying a resolution to the problem.

When the manufacturer and dealer have a positive working relationship, the customer will generally benefit in the following ways:

aDealer personnel are more knowledgeable and better trained about the product. This includes sales staff, product specialists and service technicians.

aWarranty claims are processed more quickly and with fewer hassles.

a Product issues are resolved more quickly and with a higher level of customer satisfaction.

aCustomer feedback and suggestions regarding product changes and enhancements reach the manufacturer more quickly and with greater impact.

aPricing strategies are straightforward and consistent.

aProduct demo units are available for new prospective customers who want to try before they buy.

aGreater investment from the manufacturer, partnering with the dealer in advertising and sponsorships in the local community.

aCustomer clinics are better coordinated and tailored to the specific needs of the dealer's territory.

One of the core principles at Bourgault is to always make sure the customer is taken care of. This is a responsibility that we are committed to and expect the same from our dealer network. This principle has served us well over the years. It has helped us develop strong relationships with our dealers and our customers and it has allowed us to build one of the most trusted brands in the industry.

Most Farmers are well aware of the importance of buying from, and working with, a good dealership. The strength and quality of the dealership can have a profound impact on their operation. What may not be as obvious is the impact that the manufacturer has on the level of service and support that the dealer can provide. In order for the dealer to provide the highest level of customer service, they must have the support of the manufacturer.

The next time you are looking at buying a piece of equipment, be mindful of the relationship your dealer has with the manufacturer. The strength of that dealer/manufacturer partnership is a great indication of the service and support you will receive. When you purchase equipment you are not only buying iron, you are buying a package which includes the dealer and the manufacturer. The dealer and manufacturer work together as one, it makes the package a lot more valuable and it is the only way to create a winning scenario for all parties involved. n

Bourgault’s NEW XR750 Heavy Harrow incorporates user-friendly features, extending the ability to deliver consistent residue management results beyond other heavy harrows.

Meet theN E W ! X R 7 5 0 H E AV Y H A R R O W & X R 77 0 e X t e n d e d R A N G E H A R R O W

The XR750 Heavy Harrow builds on the recently released XR770 harrow employing an 8" x 8" fixed height frame design with 10 foot wide independent sections that are connected to the booms with parallel arms. Unlike the 7 row XR770, the XR750 Heavy Harrow sections consist of 5 rows with 5/8" x 26" harrow tines (standard or optional carbide) creating an effective 2.4" spacing across the XR750’s width.

As well, the XR750 borrows proven features from the established Bourgault 7200 Heavy Harrow. These features include the 7200’s durably constructed cart, boom, auto-fold design and a double-acting cable system. (The double-acting cables found at the rear of the harrow limits the forward movement of the wing boom).

The Groundwork Design is Solid, but What Makes the XR750 Harrow OUTSTANDING??

The primary ground-breaking advancement that sets the XR harrows apart from the competition is the development of the patent pending, in-cab Adjustable Down Force system (ADF). This design employs hydraulically controlled down force or up force to the sections. With ADF technology, the XR harrows can be set with up force, lifting up on the harrow sections so that they just tickle the ground. Alternatively, the down force can be set to use the entire machine weight to achieve aggressive results. Regardless of the amount of down force or up force applied, each section maintains that setting while being able to contour vertically 26" independently of the adjacent sections. The ADF system

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XR750 AND XR770 HARROWS

The Harrow Tine Designs

As mentioned, the XR750 shares the same great design features as the XR770. One notable option difference on the XR750 is the 5/8" x 26" carbide tip harrow tine option. The heavier 5/8" diameter tines allow a solid piece of contoured carbide to be bonded directly to the tip of the tine. The XR770 can be equipped with ½" x 22" tines with carbide infused hard surfacing on the lower 3". This hard surfacing will double the life expectancy of the ½" tine.

isolates the down force control so that the hydraulic tine and section angle can be set independently without affecting the down force. Competitive units with spring applied down force do not maintain a constant down force when following the field contours; nor can competitive units isolate the down force from the other adjustments for ease of operation. This capability ensures that the XR harrows can produce the desired field finish, even when operating in extreme conditions (weather, residue and topography) as well as easily make adjustments when required.

The operational range provided on the XR harrows has eXtended performance in three related aspects:

g Firstly, the XR harrows eXtend the ability to achieve the desired finish results beyond any other comparative harrow in the industry.

g Secondly, it eXtends the range of field conditions it can operate in and still do a good job in tougher straw.

g Thirdly, with its ability to operate in tougher conditions, it eXtends the working hours per day and thus, the acres that can be covered.

XR750 or XR770, Now You have a Difficult Decision

So the big question is which XR is best for my farm? The XR750 with 5 rows of 5/8" x 26" tines or the XR770 with 7 rows of ½" x 22" tines? Actually it is not that difficult of a decision. Thanks to ADF, both machines have an operating window that eXtends way beyond other harrows and because ADF is isolated from the section and tine angle adjustment, the XRs will allow you to obtain the desired setting with ease. You can see from the chart at the right that either XR will meet the needs of most farms. In general, if you frequently look to break up straw and blacken up the field the XR750 Heavy Harrow is a good choice and if your operation focus is more on straw spreading, levelling and firming then the XR770 Harrow is the unit for your farm. n

XR770 - ½" x 22" tines with carbide infused hard surfacing

XR750 - 5/8" x 26" carbide tip harrow tine option


Xtend Feature:The new X35 XTEND feature allows operators to link up to the X35 via their smart phone or tablet with the XTEND app (available for free download from Google Play or Apple). With the Xtend feature app operators can input calibration weights into the X35 right at the tank without running back to the tractor cab. When filling the tank, the Xtend feature allows weigh scale values to be transferred to the X35 as the air seeder tanks are being filled.

XTEND not only extends operational range, it also extends viewable functions so you can use your smart phone or tablet as an additional operating screen area for increased convenience.

Another great feature is the ability to see the X35 console remotely. By connecting the X35 to a hotspot generated from a smartphone, farmers or technicians can view the X35 console remotely to help the tractor operator from any location. It’s like having tech support in the buddy seat!

Unprecedented Control of Your Seeding Operation.

SystemX35 Apollo

Bourgault continues to maintain a leading role in seeder controller technology with the latest X Series release--the X35 Apollo System. This system maintains the large 12.1" color screen and the other standout

features available on the X30 Apollo system, with additional capabilities for improved flexibility, accuracy and convenience.

Unprecedented Controlof Your Seeding Operation.

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of Your Seeding Operation.

The optional Saddle Tank now features dedicated load cells to measure the actual tank weight. The ability to monitor the actual weight of product consumed during operation will deliver even more accurate metering. The Saddle Tank scale is sure to be a desirable option for expensive low rate products such as canola seed.

For 2018, ASC has been upgraded and renamed Dual ASC. With Dual ASC there are now two banks of hydraulic solenoids, one bank controls overlap of the Mid Row Banders and the other bank controls the overlap of the seed openers. Dual ASC works part-and-parcel with the Mid Row Banding. Because the MRBs are mounted ahead of the seed openers, the Dual ASC advantages simply can’t be replicated by most competitors.

Establishing independent geometry in the X30/X35 monitor will result in fertilizer shutting-off and turning-on right at the headland, before the seed openers cross in and out of the headland. You can also adjust the on and off timing of each of the two booms independently so that it is even technically possible to underlap the fertilizer, if so desired. The bottom line is that with Dual ASC you can lay it on the line!

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Dual ASC Lays it on the LineNew!

Bourgault Auto Section Control (ASC) may be an option on the 7000 Series air seeders; however its excellent performance over the last six seasons has made ASC so popular that it is practically standard equipment.

Dual ASC Delivers a 20% Performance AdvantageWith deep frame competitive units you can’t lay it on the line because all of the fertilizer is applied down the same opener as the seed therefore the Nitrogen and Sulphur fertilizers must be overlapped approximately 8 feet into the headland.

Customer feedback reveals that it is very typical to have fields with an overlap of about 7% without ASC. When drills with ASC operate in these conditions a 5% savings is often achieved and approximately 2% overlap is left on the table. With the new Dual ASC an extra 1% fertilizer saving can be realized. In other words, in frequent situations Bourgault Dual ASC will deliver a 20% improvement in ASC performance for Nitrogen & Sulphur fertilizer placement over the competition. Now that is something to get excited about!

Dual ASC - Less Overlap, Less Lodging…More Control, More Savings.


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Unmatched System Control & MonitoringThe X35 continues to offer all of the same features that made the X30 the most capable seed controller in the industry. Time saving tools such as VR Wizard, Quick Start, Job Export, Tank Optimizer and Calibration Wizard help keep the learning curve short and the success rate high. Producers can also create and save custom screens, saving time by providing convenient access to personal display preferences for particular seeding operations. Now with the Xtend feature the X35 pushes the limits with expanded capability to deliver increased convenience and efficiency.

To learn more on the benefits of the X35, visit our website at: www.bourgault.com n

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It is estimated that 50% of the world’s population relies on rice as a major component of its over-all diet. That is good news for farmers in the rice growing states of the USA and as it turns out, good news for Bourgault.

Rice inYour Rotation. by Perry Weisberg

Bourgault recently joined forces with Mir Tech Harvest Center, located in Jonesboro AR, Stuttgart AR and Sikeston MO to bring Bourgault seeding systems into the eastern areas of these two states. Arkansas is the top rice producing state in the USA, with more than 1.5 million acres being harvested on an annual basis. With ample availability of irrigation water and large flat fields, it makes the area a natural fit for the crop to thrive.

As rice requires very specific growing requirements and conditions, it is a crop that is largely unfamiliar to most small grains producers. Seeding methods will vary depending on if the field is seeded prior to being flooded or when it is already flooded. When dry, it can either be drilled, seeded or broadcasted. When the field is already flooded, the only option is to broadcast the rice. As good seed to soil contact is important for uniform emergence, dry seeding with a drill has an obvious advantage. Recommended row spacing widths are 4" to 10" with 7.5" most common. This makes the Bourgault 3720 Independent Coulter Drill an ideal fit for rice producers in this area. If equipped with the Mid Row Bander fertilizer placement coulters, the 3720 can also safely and accurately position some, or all, of the crops nitrogen requirements in a single -pass, saving time and

money. Timeliness of seeding is a very important aspect of rice production, making it very important to get the seed in the ground within the available time windows.

Once the crop has emerged and has developed to approximately the 5th leaf or 1st stage tiller, the “permanent flood” of 4-6" of water is applied to the levelled field. As rice is the only cereal crop to withstand prolonged periods of flooding with the lower portions of the plant submerged under water, the permanent flood provides for the crops water requirements as well as weed and pest control. Once the crop is 25-30 days past the 50% heading stage, the field can be drained in preparation for harvest. Rice is a very abrasive crop so combines are equipped with hardened wear components to improve wear life.

State average yield for Arkansas was 160 bu/acre, with rice having a bushel weight of 45 lbs. Over the years the Bechard metering auger system used on Bourgault air seeders has accurately metered a wide array of products, rice is now another crop successfully added to the list.

For more information on how Bourgault Seeding Systems fit into rice production go to www.bourgault.com. n

Rice drilled with a Bourgault 3720 ICD near Jonesboro, Arkansas

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Whether it’s how to change the alternator in your daughter’s 2003 Honda Civic, or which is the best cordless drill to buy, or watching Swedish tractor races, you can find it all on YouTube. It has become more and more common for us to do a quick search on the site to find useful (and entertaining) videos on how to do the very job we are going to attempt. YouTube processes more than 3 billion searches a month, and has 100 hours of video being uploaded every minute! One can be sure that a great percentage of it is sheer crap, but with a bit of navigational know-how we can find valuable guidance with even our most challenging jobs.

BourgaultVideo has been “on the air” for over 5 years, posting over 70 promotional and instructional videos to help you get to know our product and company better.

YouTube--- a Valuable Resource for Farmers

• Featured Products – Learn more about Bourgault’s products and how they will improve your operation.

• Commitment to Quality - This playlist features Bourgault initiatives such as research conducted by the Agronomy Team.

• Bourgault Service – Important information on setting, operating and troubleshooting Bourgault equipment is continuously being added by the Bourgault Service Team.

Many hours of video were collected over this past year and will soon add more valuable clips to the BourgaultVideo channel. Search for “Bourgault Video” on YouTube or Google, and remember to subscribe to our channel to receive notifications when new videos are placed.

• Exploring the X30 – The X30 Apollo system has a dedicated playlist to help you get the most of this comprehensive controller.

• Bourgault Australia (New) – The Australian team have created new video presentations aimed to producers in their marketplace.

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