Brandt sprayers
Brandt has a new suspended boom pull-type sprayer.
The unit costs less than self-propelled sprayers, but has many of the
same features.
To address boom touch-downs on rolling land, the sprayer has a
four-stage breakaway. It has a four-pin, self-leveling pendulum boom
that maintains constant tip-to-target height for uniform chemical
coverage.
The large tank has a sloped floor with a deep sump that empties
completely.
There is a user-friendly valve control panel. For filling, the chemical
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handler drops to ground level, requiring the operator to lift chemicals
no higher than waist level. While spraying, the handler is locked up
and out of the way.
The company’s WindCone drift control is standard.
Boom spans of 80 and 90 feet are available and a 100 foot boom is
expected later this year.
Boom height ranges from 15 to 72 inches.
For more information, contact a Brandt dealer, write to Box 317, 13th
Ave. and Pinkie Rd. Regina, Sask., S4P 3A1, phone 306-525-1314 or visit
www.brandt.ca.
Wheatheart augers
Wheatheart Manufacturing has a new series of swing-away hopper grain
augers. All are 10 inches in diameter. Length options are 61, 71, 81
and 91 feet.
The CV pto drive shaft and gear-drive low-profile swing hopper provide
capacity and durability.
All models have quick replaceable wear edge flighting on high-wear
areas, shear bolt protection and a large clean-out door.
Transport comes from a scissor lift undercarriage. The 81 and 91 foot
models have adjustable axles.
For more information, contact a Wheatheart dealer, write to 3455
Idylwyld Dr. N., Saskatoon, Sask., S7L 6B5, phone 306-934-0611 or visit
www.wheatheart.com.
Controlling ascochyta
Saskatchewan Agriculture has created a new guide for controlling
ascochyta blight on chickpeas.
The guide includes information on the best way to scout for the disease
and agronomic management tips on how to avoid it. It also has a
checklist to help growers decide how to best use foliar fungicides. It
is available at local Saskatchewan Agriculture offices and at
www.agr.gov.sk.ca under crops in the recent additions section.
