Q: I just moved to Blackstrap Lake south of Saskatoon and have a 1,000 gallon water tank. We haul our water from the city. There is sediment in the bottom of the tank and some “floaties” on top. There is no offensive odour coming from the tank. How do we go about cleaning the tank? […] Read more
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How to keep drinking water clean and safe – Water Clinic
Grain cleaners hot commodity
WINNIPEG – The unusual growing season is making a mess in combine hoppers. Good crop is mixed with frozen and late maturing plants and spraying problems caused millions of acres to be infested with weeds. While many producers are looking at the prospect of eventually running their crop through cleaners later this winter to improve […] Read more
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Gate opener GTO of Tallahassee, Florida, has developed an affordable way to open field gates without leaving the truck or tractor. The do-it-yourself Mighty Mule automatic swing gate opener is designed for use in the yard, field or orchard and works in areas where there is no permanent power supply. It operates on a low […] Read more
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Welder wire feeders The Handler 140 and Handler 180 all-in-one MIG welder-wire feeders from Hobart Welders are designed to outperform competitive industrial-grade units. The welders offer better low-end performance and better output with flux-cored wire on thicker materials. The units weld steel as thin as 24 gauge. The Handler 140 weighs 57 pounds, has an […] Read more
TV series pumps up Sask. town
ROULEAU, Sask. – While $200,000 is a small serving from the $7 million budget pie for television show Corner Gas, it’s not chump change. That is what the town of Rouleau received this year for hosting the show, said executive producer Virginia Thompson. It is the second season that the popular CTV comedy series has […] Read more
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Side-pull mower conditioners John Deere has three new mower conditioners, the 525, 530 and 535, with working widths of nine feet, two inches; nine feet, nine inches; and 11 feet, six inches, respectively. These units, which replace the 916, 926 and 936 mower conditioners, have a transport width equal to their cutting width, making transport […] Read more
Watching for nitrates – Water Clinic
Nitrates in a water supply can occur naturally or can be caused by fertilizer, manure or sewage contamination. The U.S. Center for Disease Control says nitrate is a compound that forms naturally when nitrogen combines with oxygen or ozone. Nitrogen is essential for all living things, but high levels of nitrate-nitrogen in drinking water can […] Read more
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Feeder roller The Loewen Posifeed Roller is a heavy duty feeder chain drum designed to increase combine capacity. The roller paddles are designed to feed material more aggressively, allowing for increased harvesting speed. The rollers are constructed with heavy gauge steel and feed evenly in light and heavy crops. Models are available for Case/IH, John […] Read more
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Self-propelled windrower New Holland’s line of Speedrower self-propelled windrowers is designed to increase hay production and provide greater operator comfort. The five models, ranging from 98 to 225 horsepower, provide the highest horsepower in the industry and the largest selection of heads. The Comfort Ride cab suspension featured on some models uses coil springs and […] Read more
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Tougher tractors Agco has added a new mid-sized chassis to its line of ST series compact utility tractors. The ST30x Hydro and ST32 Hydro four-wheel drive tractors feature hydrostatic steering, independent rear and mid-mount PTO and high flow hydraulic systems. The ST30x features a 1.45 litre three cylinder engine that produces 28.4 horsepower at 2,500 […] Read more
