Ag Business & Crop Inc.

07/21/2026

The Government of Canada is putting $3M+ into digital agriculture research, including projects focused on soil health, organic amendments, and better nutrient‑management tools. As programs move toward data‑backed decisions, consistent soil sampling becomes even more important. Wintex automatic samplers make that data easier, faster, and more reliable.

https://tinyurl.com/digital-agriculture-canada

06/15/2026

𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐠: 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 has officially offered interim approval for drone application of crop protection products (with aerial labels)!
We’ve been flying drones in agriculture for over 15 years. But today’s news changes everything.
We’ve spent over a decade mapping, scouting, and 3D modelling in agriculture and other sectors. When application tech became practical, we didn't wait—we immediately started applying cover crops, spreading fertilizer, and attending specialized conferences to master safe, effective crop protection techniques.
Ready to bring the best precision application drones (hint: 𝑿𝑨𝑮 𝑷100 𝑷𝑹𝑶) to your operation? We’ve got the expertise to get you started safely.
Shoot me a DM right here to chat. My inbox is open!

06/15/2026

Health Canada issues approval letter for drone-based crop protection products with aerial application labels. Contact us to leverage our experience and obtain top-of-the-line 'Ag Built' drones.

Health Canada has issued an interim Letter of No Objection that opens the door for broader use of spray drones in Canadian agriculture, a move industry leaders say will help growers protect crops in fields that are inaccessible to conventional equipment. The letter follows Health Canada's February p...

06/12/2026

𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎/2500

Soil variability is the rule, not the exception. To maintain high-quality, repeatable data across thousands of acres, your equipment needs to be as adaptable as your agronomy plan.

The Wintex 2000 is engineered for this exact environment, balancing a robust physical build with sophisticated electronic control.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬:

✔𝐈𝐧-𝐂𝐚𝐛 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Full-function control allows operators to adjust to soil textures and moisture levels on the fly. This includes precise management of sample depth splitting (up to 60cm) without leaving the cab.

✔𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 (𝐄𝐃𝐂): Eliminates manual error. By adjusting the sensor, you ensure every core in the field is pulled to the same depth for consistent year-over-year analysis.

✔𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: The system automatically detects obstructions (like rocks). If the target depth isn't reached, the sample is automatically discarded before reaching the collection box, ensuring only "clean" data hits the lab.

✔𝐃𝐮𝐚𝐥-𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠: Automatically separate upper and lower levels from a single probe cycle, streamlining the bagging process and reducing operator fatigue.

The Wintex 2000 is the ultimate tool for repeatable, high-quality data.

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞!

06/11/2026

"𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨" 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬

Upgrades to the Wintex truck box frame make the "Fold and Go" process as simple as possible to manage long hours of soil sampling, effortlessly.

✔A Smoother Workflow: The Wintex handles the unfolding and folding for you. It’s a simple, repeatable process that makes the job much less tiring over a long day.

✔Easy for Every Operator: Whether it’s your most experienced hand or a summer student out for their first week, the system is intuitive and easy to run with confidence.

✔Maximize Your Day: By stripping away the manual effort between every field stop, you can move faster through your list and get more done without the extra stress.

It’s about making a demanding job a lot simpler for the person behind the wheel. 🇨🇦

06/08/2026

𝐈𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡?
Don't wait until you're in the field to find a snag. We’ve put together a quick Pre-Season Walk-Around video to help you inspect your sampler and maximize your uptime.

✅ Pro tips for current users
✅ A look at the build quality for future owners
✅ Expert advice from your Canadian Wintex dealers

Hit the link in our bio to watch and subscribe! https://bit.ly/4uaJj72

Visit our webpage [email protected]" rel="ugc" target="_blank">[email protected] video support call 519-291-7000Office: 519-343-5454

05/19/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞
We’re excited to introduce the latest CAN-bus controller for 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒙 𝒔𝒐𝒊𝒍 𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒔! Whether you’re a long-time Wintex user or looking to upgrade your fleet, this update brings a new level of customization to your field work.

What’s new?
The CAN-bus system allows you to program your sampler specifically for:

✔ Variable Soil Types: Transition from heavy clay to sandy loam without missing a beat.

✔Specific Sampling Goals: Adjust depth and pressure settings to meet your exact data needs.

✔Current Conditions: Adapt on the fly to moisture levels for consistent core quality.

The result? You spend less time in the field and head back to the office with 100% confidence in your samples.

✔ Upgrade your current unit or spec out a new one.
🇨🇦 Proudly serving Canadian growers and agronomists.

DM us to learn how to integrate this tech into your current Wintex or to see it in action!
https://wintexagrocanada.com/

05/14/2026

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐒𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨

Recent research from the University of Guelph has prompted the Ontario Soil Management Committee (OSMC) to update soil-handling protocols for Pre-Sidedress Nitrate Testing (PSNT).

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆: 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒑 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒔.

While freezing was once common practice, peer-reviewed research (Janovicek et al., 2024) shows it can significantly skew results:

◉ The Impact: Freezing and thawing increase measured nitrate concentrations.

◉ The Risk: In over 50% of cases, frozen samples altered N recommendations. In 16% of cases, this led to under-application, causing economic losses exceeding $25/hectare.

◉ The New Standard: Discontinue freezing. Instead, 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐥 and ship them to the lab as soon as possible after collection.

Accurate PSNT results are essential for balancing farm profitability with environmental stewardship. By switching to a "keep it cool" protocol, we ensure the data driving your in-season nitrogen decisions is as reliable as possible.

Read the full findings in the Soil Science Society of America Journal or contact OMAFA for updated agronomy guidelines.

NH4+ but not NO3− test values were significantly affected by oven-drying relative to fresh extraction. Oven-drying altered pre-sidedress nitrate test (PSNT) nitrogen (N) rate recommendations in 34%–...

05/14/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫
Right now has been the prime window for mapping winter wheat stands with our 𝑒𝐵𝑒𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑥𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑑𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑒 and the variability across fields. Many wheat stands are far from uniform this year. Treating the whole field with a blanket input rate just doesn't cut it - you could over-apply in areas that don't need it and short-change areas with the best potential. It helps shift the workflow from observation to zoning, and for different levels of attention or action. It also helps improve the conversation we have with the agronomist and applicator, instead of a general impression. For wheat, that also matters most when the window for taking action is often narrow, allowing us to respond quicker with more disciplined data-driven decisions during the season. It's more than just collecting the data. It includes very practical questions like are the zones meaningful to trust them, and is the timing correct, and does it help reduce uncertainty, improving targeting and strengthening outcomes.

05/12/2026

Looking back at how this spring started, deciding to fly our early nitrogen onto the winter wheat a little over a month ago was easily one of the best management calls we’ve made this year. Also excellent for broadcasting on some 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫

At the time, the fields were just way too wet. We all know the dilemma: do you wait for it to dry out and risk missing that critical early growth window

Instead of playing the waiting game, we took our𝑿𝑨𝑮 𝑷100 𝑷𝑹𝑶 out and applied 40 lbs/ac of dry fertilizer. If you're curious about how the logistics worked, the spread patterns, or just want an honest review of how these units handle, drop a comment or send a message.