FOSSTON, Sask. – Most of the self-propelled swathers built in the mid-1980s can do just as good a job of swathing as a brand new unit. But at least 80 percent of them risk becoming obsolete because they have a built-in problem, according to Herbert Hallman. They are gas powered. “Most everyone who owns one […] Read more
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Repower your JD swather
Research reveals potential of agrifibres
Western Canada has a finite supply of forest resources so the search is on for alternate non-wood materials that can be used to manufacture paper, panels and construction materials. The answer may lie in agriculture fibres or agrifibres such as cereal straw, hemp, flax and perennial grasses. Agrifibres are a viable alternative to wood and […] Read more
Check soils for chloride deficiency
Chloride is a micronutrient that is needed in small amounts to grow a good crop. Generally, chloride deficiencies are not common in Western Canada, but recent soil testing statistics suggest that most soils tested for chloride are either marginal or deficient. Are these results accurate, and if so, is chloride limiting crop production in Saskatchewan? […] Read more
New Products
Feed management Avery Weigh-Tronix and K.S. Dairy Consulting have developed a new feed management system, consisting of Feed Supervisor software and the Avery Weigh-Tronix Model 2040 Scale Indicator. In conjunction with a personal computer, this system will reduce feed costs and improve milk production, say the manufacturers. The model 2040 scale indicator mounts inside a […] Read more
Native forage species ideal for dry growing conditions
Finding the right forage crops has always been a challenge for prairie producers from dry regions, especially in Saskatchewan’s southwest where the number of tame species they can choose from is limited. Seeding native forages may be a viable option, said Trevor Lennox, a forage development specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture in Swift Current, Sask. “Generally, […] Read more
New Products
Skid steer Komatsu’s new SK1026-5 skid steer loader is the largest skid steer that the company makes. At 3,660 kilograms, the loader is designed for heavy lift and carry jobs or routine excavating tasks. The SK1026-5 is powered by an 84 horsepower Komatsu diesel engine. The hydraulic self-levelling bucket has a 40-degree dump and 28-degree […] Read more
Nozzle boosts grain vac capacity
REGINA – Brandt’s grain vac engineers were faced with a problem. Customers were satisfied with their grain vac’s capacity using shorter lengths of hose, but found that capacity dropped as more hose was added using the full-bin nozzles of the day. Arnie Josephson, Canadian and international sales and marketing manager with Brandt Agricultural Products in […] Read more
Watch for endophytes in livestock feed rations
Interest in using grass seed production residues in cattle rations has been increasing in Manitoba. In other areas where turf-type perennial ryegrass and tall fescue residues have been fed, livestock disorders have been observed, according to Glenn Friesen, a forage specialist with Manitoba Agriculture. These disorders, commonly called fescue foot or ryegrass staggers, have been […] Read more
Timing key to saving nitrogen
Fall fertilizer applications can make things run more smoothly in the spring, especially in years where spring seeding is delayed and time is precious. Urea and anhydrous ammonia are perfect forms of nitrogen fertilizer for fall banding, but timing is critical to minimize nitrogen loss, said Trish Meyers, crop enhancement specialist with Agricore United. Urea […] Read more
New Products
Label changes Dow AgroSciences Canada has changed its pre-emergent herbicides Edge Granular, EMC, Treflan 5G and Advance 10G. Edge Granular and EMC labels will change from control to suppression in wild oats and volunteer wheat. Wild oat control on Treflan and Advance will also change to suppression. With these new labels, Dow AgroSciences recommends a […] Read more
