Doleco has introduced two products that are expected to take equipment transport two giant steps forward: a unique compact load binder and a textile chain that’s stronger than steel yet so light it floats on water. “Fabric technology has improved over the year, leaps forward, making this possible. If you can do it with chain, […] Read more
Ron Lyseng
Stories by Ron Lyseng
Making the Case for the new large square bale accumulator
Fewer trips across the field saves time and protects the field, letting producers put up hay more efficiently
“Set a GPS zone on your phone’s app and it will automatically drop the bales there when you pass over it.” Case’s Brian Spencer was describing something new to large square bale production, organizing drop zones on a phone. Case’s lineup of large square bale accumulators includes three-bale and five-bale horizontal models plus a three-bale […] Read more
Western winter wheat weathered winter well
Seeding winter wheat last fall was impossible in most regions. But in areas where growers were able to get seeding equipment into fields, it’s turned out well. “Our agrologists have been out checking winter wheat fields all across the Prairies, and they report no problems with any of the fields. The crop survived very well […] Read more
Spray vapor molecules tinier than micron size
Common particle filters down to the smallest micron cannot prevent pesticide vapours from entering your lungs. That’s because vapours are molecules, far smaller than particles, and that’s why vapours are dangerous. Common liquids exist in one of three forms, according to Tom Wolf of Agrimetrix in Saskatoon. When frozen it’s solid. When it warms to […] Read more
COVID-19 challenges farmer’s filters
There’s a tonne of farmer respirator information on the internet from different sources, some contradictory. So, we’ll try to make sense of it all. A respirator is designed to provide protection against the inhalation of potentially hazardous contaminants. If you’re upgrading your respirator armory, the first step is to understand the enemy so you have […] Read more
Sunflowers need good start to fight weeds
The introduction of new herbicide-tolerant varieties has made weed control easier but it can still be a tricky situation
Sunflowers are one of the few crops that maintain a relatively stable acre count year after year. Very few sunflower growers drop out. Very few new growers enter the field. This year might see a slight boost in sunflower acres as soybean and canola growers reduce acres. Soil suitable for soybeans is often high-quality land […] Read more
Camera goes where human eyes can’t travel
Larger farms mean bigger bin yards with more activity as trucks come and go. It also means the yard may have drivers unfamiliar with your facility, your procedures and your people. All that potentially sets the stage for accidents. The driver can see for certain where all the stationary objects are, but people move. Sometimes […] Read more
Go ahead, auger in anger, it won’t break
It seems new fence lines always find a way to run across the toughest, hardest, most highly compacted rocky soil in sight. The perfect conditions to break your auger drive. When running a new fence line, the last thing you want to hear is the clank of your auger drive busting and locking up. Glenn […] Read more
Steel blades rejuvenate pastures chemical-free
Some cattle producers treat grazing land like just so much dirt, assuming nature looks after management. The pasture responds accordingly. “People take grazing land and hay land for granted. They’re scared to put money into it. It’s usually a hot topic when cattlemen get together,” said RanchWorx agronomist David Benjamin. “Rotational grazing and mob grazing […] Read more
Total boom section cleanout in five minutes
A new spray boom recirculation valve promises to reduce sprayer clean-out time to five minutes from one hour, and eliminate dumping rinsate and active product on the ground. The Sectional Recirculation Valve was developed by the Drift Reduction Technology (DRT) Corp. in Wisconsin. The company focuses exclusively on improving the safety and accuracy of applying […] Read more
