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Weekly Provincial Summary

Harvest completion across all regions of the province is 78%, ahead of the 5-year average of 69%, resulting from rapid push to harvest canola and start soybean crops.

Regrowth on drought-stressed soybeans has been observed in some fields in the most severely hit areas, seeing green soybean stems and new pods forming, but will likely not affect harvest quality.

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Air Boom vs Spinner Spreader. What Is the Difference

Video: Air Boom vs Spinner Spreader. What Is the Difference

Air boom vs spinner spreader is one of the most common questions we hear from growers and dealers. Both systems have a place in the field, but they perform very differently depending on product type, rate, and field conditions. In this short clip, Glenn walks through key differences you see in real use. Spinner spreaders offer wide coverage with fewer moving parts, but spread pattern shifts with wind, moisture, and product quality. Air boom applicators apply at fixed working width and stay consistent across changing conditions. Product density changes get handled through the controller, which helps when switching blends and rates. If you are deciding between application systems or advising customers, this breakdown helps set expectations in the field.