Heat is on
BASF’s Heat, which is a tank mix for glyphosate, has received registration for this year.
It is based on the Kixor, pyrimidinedione chemistry and has been available in South America for two years.
It can control Roundup tolerant volunteer crops and broadleaf weeds.
BASF said it is effective against the tougher dandelion, narrow leaved hawk’s beard, wild buckwheat, kochia and cleavers.
Heat can be used as a pre-seeding burnoff chemical or after seeding before seedlings crack the soil, making them vulnerable.
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It is registered for cereals and pulse crops and for use in chem-fallow applications.
For more information, visit www.agsolutions.ca/heat.
Raum energy wind turbines
Raum Energy of Saskatoon is selling two small wind turbines: 1.5 and 3.5 kilowatts.
With distinctive blue blades made of fibreglass-reinforced plastic, Raum’s lightweight turbines, 39 and 68 kilograms respectively, are designed to survive the harsh environment of the Canadian Prairies.
The units start making power when winds reach 12 km/h and are rated to survive winds of 180 km/h. Both units use active braking to control their speed.
Blades on the smaller unit sweep a 6.8 sq. metre area while the larger one covers 12.6 sq. metres.
No scheduled maintenance is required for the generators and the company projects a working life of 20 years.
The turbines are direct drive and are gearless and brushless. The units come with grid tie inverters and towers. Both are free standing and use a gin pole for installation.
Prices from U.S. dealers are $15,000 to $20,000.
For more information, phone 877-946-3979 or visit www.raumenergy.com.
