Tilt sensor Terradox Corp. now has a terrain compensation option for its SiteWinder GPS guidance and mapping system. The TRC-1 kit consists of a TCX-1 tilt sensor, TRC software activation code and user manual. TCX-1 is installed on the floor or other level surface inside the cab and connects to SiteWinder via a single cable. […] Read more
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How to determine available nitrogen after pulse crops
Soil nitrogen levels are usually higher after growing a pulse crop. Even though the crop uses available soil nitrogen during the growing stage, nitrogen is still available for the next crop through leaking of root exudates that are high in nitrogen and the later decaying of pulse crop residue. The amount of nitrogen available depends […] Read more
Claas combine covers maximum acres
FARGO, N.D. – The producer tendency to buy ever larger farm equipment is driven by more than farm consolidation and a higher number of farmed acres by each producer. Many producers say that it’s better farming – hitting their windows of opportunity spring, summer and fall – that motivates them to buy larger implements. As […] Read more
Criteria for Class 9 machines still to be set
Two years ago, Claas’s new combine could have been said to be in a class by itself. The industry has traditionally set classes based on horsepower, grain tank capacity and unload rate. “I guess you can say that when your new combine makes a substantial improvement in all three areas, you earn the right to […] Read more
Pill found to boost pork marbling, flavour
A pill a day could eventually solve the problem of increasingly drier and tougher pork, says an American animal physiologist. “Animals are so lean and so the fat deposition has decreased so much,” said Gary Hausman, a scientist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service in Athens, Georgia. “You’ve started losing some of […] Read more
Energy curtains cut greenhouse heating costs
EDMONTON – While all farmers are feeling the pinch from increased energy costs, greenhouse operators may suffer the most. That’s why energy prices were a hot topic at the Alberta Horticulture Congress held in Edmonton last week. The Alberta greenhouse industry boasts nearly 400 operations that cover 285 acres, generate $135 million of annual gross […] Read more
Broadcast nitrogen in winter?
Spring and fall are the best times to broadcast nitrogen, but what about winter? Generally speaking, fertilizer should not be applied over deep snow and frozen soil, but if it must happen producers should remember there are economic losses and environmental considerations. Producers may apply fertilizer over snow less than 10 centimetres deep only if […] Read more
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Oil change pump The Ezee Pump 1000 from Spray-Tech Systems in Vonda, Sask., is designed to make oil changes and liquid transfers fast, economical and environmentally friendly. Users pump the handle and the oil or liquid drains into a 5.5 litre plastic container. It needs no electricity and works with lawnmowers, snow blowers, generators, water […] Read more
Vice squad targets pig pen problems
Biting, chewing and suckling are the sins of the pig world. Known as vices, these aggressive behaviours are unrelated to herd hierarchy and often harm other animals. Left to their own devices, and given proper resources, pigs don’t spend much time chewing or mouthing each other. But place them in close quarters indoors and they […] Read more
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Biodiesel tractors Owners of Agco tractors are fueling up on B5 biodiesel, which contains five percent plant or animal based methyl esters, not simply pressed oils, but Agco is looking beyond B5. The SisuDiesel and Cummins engine powered tractors are fully approved for B5 blends, but the company is reviewing the use of higher blends, […] Read more
