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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE by Gerry Bourgault, P Eng. Many farmers have experienced a perfect storm, with the intensity of the storm being dependent on the farming area. The list of things that have gone wrong over the past year or so varies. However, some areas have experienced drought conditions for several years in a row with some very poor yields being experienced last year. Other negative factors have include the trade dispute between the USA and China, which has upset the grain markets driving down grain prices and slowing grain movement, tariffs on steel and aluminum, tariffs on Chinese...

and low rates of plant establishment due to the desiccating effects of fertilizer that can very much come into play in a dry year. With costs being higher and margins on the farm being lower, you are obviously actively looking for ways to improve your bottom line. At Bourgault, our goal is to develop systems that will allow you to achieve this objective; however, our designs are chosen based on their upside potential, as well as their downside risks. We strive to develop designs that give you the capabilities to farm over the widest range of conditions so that you can position yourself to...

3720 INDEPENDENT COULTER DRILL (Cont'd from page 5) A Frame that Delivers A complete machine consists of more than just openers. It needs a heavy-duty frame to aid penetration in dry conditions. However, a heavy machine can often struggle in wet conditions. Despite its heavy-duty design, the 3720 wins on both ends of the moisture spectrum. With a 5" x 5" tubing design, the frame of the 3720 is simply the most robust in the industry. A quick comparison to the competitor’s frame construction allows producers to really appreciate the robustness of the 3720 frame. Customers have been totally...

by Jason Kirsch Bourgault Marketing Team Leader INVEST DOLLARS WISELY. YOUR PHOSPHATE Results of a Three Year Phosphorous Formulation Trial Phosphate is a much talked about macronutrient on the farm these days. Different phosphate types and formulations are being marketed that claim to improve yields and increase seed safety. Increased productivity during seeding, as well as providing basic convenience from reduced product handling are inherent benefits to using the different phosphorous formulations. What is of the greatest interest, however, is the considerable price difference between...

IN V ES T YO U R PHOS PHATE D OLLA R S W ISELY Trial Results: The 2016, 2017 and 2018 results revealed that there was no notable difference between the three forms of phosphate when used as a starter in the seed row (Dry, Liquid Polyphosphate or Liquid Orthophosphate). This trial concluded that: There was no yield increase from using a higher cost product as a starter as compared to using a lower cost product. There were no differences in plant counts between starter products. There were no maturity differences between treatments. IS BELIEVING 2019 SEEDING DEMO Spend Your Phosphorus Dollars...

POSITION. PRESERVE. PROSPER. The Mid Row Bander® Fertilizer Application System preserves valuable moisture when moisture is scarce positioning you to prosper each and every year. Following are 6 benefits of using the MId Row Bander System: BENEFIT MRBs® preserve existing soil moisture. MRBs® maintain seedbed integrity. The retention of existing soil moisture is critical Bourgault seeding systems with MRBs® can in dry seeding conditions to ensure timely and provide consistent seed placement even in dry, even germination. Seeding systems that utilize challenging conditions. By applying the...

MRBs® prevent nitrogen toxicity and dessication from fertilizer. MRBs® establish a root dominant environment. MRBs® can eliminate nitrogen loss. MRBs® provide a smooth field finish. The initial state of both nitrogen and sulfur fertilizers is There is adequate nutrients from the starter fertilizer, According to independent research, fertilizer loss due The surface of the field is much smoother behind toxic to the seed. MRBs® ensure plant safety by placing the soil and the seed itself for germination and to volatilization (gassing off) robs farmers of potential drills equipped with MRBs®;...

CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER BOURBAUT CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER Information Central ■mi Til BIN II u IF IP Pill i by Robert Fagnou Bourgault Marketing Specialist CUSTOMER SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER Bourgault capitalizes on this power of the web by offering important resources through our website at: www. bourgault.com and YouTube channel. Through the past winter, our Service and Marketing teams have added new content and reorganized existing resources into a dedicated section titled: the Customer Service Center. This new resource center is a library of setup instructions, software updates,...

CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER ► Section B - Functional Test - the functional test is a must to verify the function of the seeding system after a first time X35 setup. Producers should also consider using this process as an annual pre-season functional test to verify operation and avoid costly down time during seeding. ► Section C - Basic Seeding - this section is designed to get first time owners comfortable with their new seeding system. Bourgault has prepared several short videos that offer suggestions on how to get started with your new seeding system. ► Section C - X35 General Operation -...

LOOKING FORWARD TO VALUE ADDING EQUIPMENT. by Jason Kirsch Bourgault Marketing Team Leader What is the viability of autonomous seeding? The talk of autonomous farming is an exciting present day topic. Although all of the technology required to make it possible may not yet be fully developed, we do live in times where technology is advancing at exponential rates. Someday, autonomous farming may become the norm, but is it a feasible option today, or, is it something that we will see in the near future? The Industrial Revolution was driven by the desire to increase man’s capability and...