WINNIPEG – The trend from cash to e-money has created new temptations for people who might otherwise have had no criminal intent, or at least no convenient means of executing a crime. These are not the kind of robberies that take place in dark alleys at gunpoint. They take place in people’s home and on […] Read more
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New Products
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
New Products
Bale handler The Automatic Stack Saver by Westendorf Manufacturing Co. is designed to handle large bales quickly and easily. It uses a patented bale spear to hold the bales steady while stacking or retrieving bales from a stack. Models are available for large square bales and round bales. The round-bale model uses a metal push […] Read more
New Products
All-terrain vehicle Kawasaki Motors Inc. has introduced a new all-terrain vehicle for 2005. The Brute Force 750 4×4 ATV is powered by a liquid cooled, 749 cc, twin-V engine with SOHC four-valve heads and plated alloy cylinders. The engine offers more torque and power than any other engine in its class. The ATV also features […] Read more
New Products
Sieve and chaffer system The Gateway sieve and chaffer system is lighter than standard sieves and chaffers found on most combines. The aluminum and plastic construction results in a 50 percent reduction in frame weight, meaning less wear and tear. Gateway sieves are also repairable. Their modular construction allows for fast and easy replacement of […] Read more
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New tank mix Arvesta Canada, Inc. has registered Select and Curtail M herbicides as a tank mix combination. The combination helps flax growers fight grass weeds and tough broadleaf weeds such as Canada thistle and wild buckwheat. Flax is a poor competitor to weeds and early weed control is important to ensure the crop produces […] Read more
Water purification for human consumption – Water Clinic
Q: We have a hunting camp in central Saskatchewan that is accessible only by all-terain vehicle or boat. In the winter after the ice freezes, we can also travel by vehicle across the lake. For the past three years, we have attempted to have a well drilled at the camp but the ice in one […] Read more
Incentives for winter wheat
WINNIPEG – The Canadian Wheat Board is expanding its program for Canadian Western Red Winter Select wheat. The most notable change is the elimination of the requirement to plant pedigreed seed, said CWB agronomist Andrea Hilderman. “Our two partners in the program, Winter Cereals Canada and the Alberta Winter Wheat Producers Commission, both felt that […] Read more
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Tractor line addition Kubota has added a new tractor to its M-Series line. The M105S features a four-valve per cylinder, turbo-diesel engine that incorporates a waste-gate and intercooling system. The 16 x 16 or 24 x 24 transmission with hydraulic shuttle allows for two-speed range shifting without having to stop. The bevel-gear, sealed front axle […] Read more
Winter wheat to the rescue
Mother Nature gave the cold shoulder to millions of prairie acres this spring. Many crops were killed by the cold and rain while others simply weren’t seeded. The frost threat means late-seeded crops might not see the combine. But this cloudy spring might yet produce a silver lining. It is a perfect scenario for planting […] Read more
