New tractor line The new 8030 series of tractors from John Deere consists of eight new models with horsepower ratings ranging from 180 to 275. The tractors integrate the new PowerTech Plus 9.0 litre engine with a 16-speed PowerShift transmission or new optional Infinitely Variable Transmission. Cab enhancements include the John Deere command centre and […] Read more
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Zero T leads to Zero P in pulses
Indian Head, Sask. – High yielding pulse crops can be grown without applying phosphorus fertilizer. Jeff Schoenau drew that conclusion before producers attending the Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation’s zero till field day. Schoenau, a soil scientist at the University of Saskatchewan, said it’s due to a combination of three factors: no-till for a good […] Read more
Pea plants pack a peck of P
Farmers who seed peas at a typical rate of three bushels per acre will find their total seed weight is about 180 pounds per acre. The pea is a big seed and carries a bunch of its own phosphorus. As well, the fertilizer placement couldn’t be better no matter what opener you used. The phosphorus […] Read more
Dandelion control best in early fall
With dandelions becoming an ever increasing weed problem, especially in direct seeding systems, a recently completed four-year study on the effectiveness of various fall herbicide applications has discovered that earlier is better. Led by Ken Sapsford and Rick Holm of the University of Saskatchewan and Eric Johnson of Agriculture Canada in Scott, Sask., the study […] Read more
Watch soil chloride levels when planting cereals
Producers who had lots of rain this summer will want to pay attention to their soil’s chloride levels when planting cereals next year, advises Brandon Green, an agronomist with Enviro-Test Labs in Calgary. He said while nitrogen, phosphorus, sulphur, potassium and micronutrients receive a great deal of attention, producers don’t hear or read much about […] Read more
Snow mobility that’s easy to bear
WEST FARGO, North Dakota – Ranchers, loggers, utility line workers and others who must be mobile in winter have a new vehicle to consider. The SnowBear is an enclosed, rubber track machine aimed at replacing the aging Bombardiers that were produced in Canada from 1938-72. Anyone who has driven one of the old Bombardiers agrees […] Read more
Timing essential for pea drydown
Field pea producers in Western Canada must meet stringent quality levels to ensure their product is fit for human consumption. Bleaching is the most common quality problem with green peas while in yellow peas it is the presence of green. To manage these issues, farmers can choose to apply either Reglone as a desiccant or […] Read more
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74-foot air hoe drill Bourgault Industries Ltd. has added two new models to its line of 5710 Air Hoe Drills. The 5710-70 AHD and the 5710-74 AHD are among the largest air hoe drills in the world. The new models include the features of the current 5710 seeding systems but their larger sizes, 70 and […] Read more
Reinforce weak spots on your Case IH combine
PARKBEG, Sask. – A few years ago during harvest, Phil Simrose hit a hole and broke the rear axle on his Case IH 1688 combine. “The whole back of the combine went down, which isn’t nice,” said Simrose, who farms near Parkbeg. “It was not a fun thing.” After fixing the axle, he decided to […] Read more
Blower sucks combine clean
PARKBEG, Sask. – Leaf blowers are a common sight on farms during harvest. They are used to clean combines at night, before switching fields or when repairs are necessary. But Phil Simrose of Parkbeg took the idea one step further. Rather than blowing the chaff clear, he sucks it up and drops it on the […] Read more
