Hiniker’s CBD harvester was set to go, or so the company thought. Then came the farmer feedback. “After we unveiled it there (at a farm machinery show last year) and got some farmers’ input we decided we were not going to bring that to market,’’ said Matt Morrison of Hiniker. “Everyone had different ideas on […] Read more
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It’s green but works on red, blue and yellow machines
Simple low-cost autosteer with practical installation makes use of Deere’s technology but is a fit for many older machines
Most farmers want autosteer on older machines and newer machines that didn’t come with OEM autosteer. The challenge is which aftermarket system. There are many from which to choose. Now there’s one more, and it’s green. Deere says their new AutoTrac Controller 300 expands automated steering to more ag machines, making autosteer easier and less […] Read more
Tough grass, low-volume conditions made for rake
A 260-horsepower self-propelled rotary rake has been developed by Ploeger for windrowing grass in silage production. “It’s a self-propelled belt merger, it has two five-metre-wide elements, which will pick up grass onto the belt and then you can discharge it left or right,” said Niels Antonissen of Ploeger. “Or they can be separated, leaving space, […] Read more
Electric hybrid equipment finding foothold in agriculture
The on-road electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid market is far more mature than the off-road market that includes agricultural applications. In the on-road market there are plenty of components, from generators and batteries to safety systems that vehicle makers can use, which is one of the reasons there have recently been new offerings on the […] Read more
Weed of the Week: cleavers
Cleavers have become a constant in the northern grain belt of Western Canada and pose significant threats to canola yield and quality. The pest’s ability to operate as either a winter annual, getting up early in the spring as toughened, established competitor or as a spring-germinated weed. First, the good news. If the fall is […] Read more
COVID sheds light on importance of health on the farm
Farmers have always been connected to several aspects of a healthy lifestyle. As food producers, we’re closely connected to the lifecycle of food, from field to fork. We’re also early pioneers of the concept of community, which happens to be a primary factor for self-reported happiness. But as agriculture has evolved, have we lost aspects […] Read more
Seeding progress slightly delayed in Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Grain farmers in Saskatchewan had approximately seven percent of this year’s crop in the ground as of May 4, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s first weekly crop report for 2020, which was released earlier today. That’s slightly behind last year’s pace, when growers had 13 percent of the crop seeded as of May 6. Across the […] Read more
Masks, masks and more masks
How big is a germ? How tight does my mask have to fit to repel germs? We looked at these questions and more.
According to an Agri-Facts factsheet published by Alberta Agriculture (Agdex 086-8), the two main classes of respirators are air-purifying respirators and atmosphere-supplying respirators. Air-purifying respirators (APRs) are the most common. They depend on the users breathing to draw air in through the filter. They remove contaminants from the air with cartridges or canisters before the […] Read more
Machinery dealerships socially distancing
Farm equipment company keeps its doors open, but finds ways to do it safely while meeting farmers’ demands for service
“When this all started, we were full. Shops were full. Pre-seeding spring work was booked up. And combines were getting ready to go again. We knew we had to keep farmers rolling and that would need a plan,” said Jim Wood, speaking to what Rocky Mountain Equipment did with their 36 farm equipment dealerships in […] Read more
Chains so heavy they float
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
