Larger chemical sizes Bayer CropScience’s Thumper and Buctril M herbicides are now available in 130 litre, bulk-shuttle containers. The new size contains enough chemical to treat 320 acres at the recommended label rate. The containers allow producers and bulk applicators to handle equal amounts of Buctril M, Thumper and Puma 120 Super, which is also […] Read more
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Hose coupling The Hydra-Snap hydraulic coupling system by Westendorf Manufacturing allows users to connect up to four high-pressure hoses in one quick motion. Each hose is fastened to a self-aligning plate that acts as a hose assembly unit. The plate is keyed to ensure the hoses are connected to the proper line upon connection. Hoses […] Read more
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Herbicide registered Refine Extra by DuPont is now registered for use with Banvel II to control kochia. A tank-mix of the two products provides improved control of larger kochia plants and Group 2-resistant kochia. Refine Extra can be used alone to control wild buckwheat, stinkweed, kochia, wild mustard, redroot pigweed, Russian thistle, volunteer canola, flixweed, […] Read more
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Brush cutter Fecon’s Bull Hog BH85SS brush cutter for skid steers will cut a path as wide or wider than most skid steer units. It cuts brush, trees, stumps and other material and leaves a uniform, ground-level mulch. The machine is designed for land clearing, mulching, yard maintenance, firebreaks and tree removal. The BH85SS has […] Read more
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Forage inoculant Silo-King forage inoculant from Agri-King enhances feed efficiency and treats grain and forage with a blend of enzymes designed to improve digestibility, reduce pH levels to preserve sugars and proteins and reduce levels of trapped oxygen, heat and respiration. It also helps control and direct the fermentation process to maximize feed quality. Research […] Read more
New home dwellers look for solutions to smelly water – Water Clinic
Q: Water from our new well seems to have an unpleasant odour and taste. This is before treatment. We’ve not had the well attached to the house yet because we’re still a month from moving in. I lived in a rental house where guests refused to shower due to what I assume was an iron-eating […] Read more
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Replacement tips Replaceable carbide points by Dutch Industries, Ltd. are now available for Flexi-Coil Stealth Openers. The tips are made of wear-resistant material that lasts up to three times longer than non-carbide tips provided by the original equipment manufacturer, or OEM. The tips penetrate the ground easily, providing excellent seed-to-soil contact and consistent seeding depth. […] Read more
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Cat loaders The Caterpillar 247B and 257B multi-terrain loaders feature new turbo-charged engines, improved hydraulics, redesigned operator controls and design changes that allow for easier servicing. The B-series machines replace Caterpillar’s original 247 and 257 models. The company says they are compact and rubber-tracked and offer exceptional flotation and versatility. They use Caterpillar’s skid-steer system […] Read more
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Building packages Cover-All Building Systems Inc. has launched a new series of buildings. The Legend Building Series incorporates structural design improvements that allow the buildings to withstand more snowfall and stronger winds with a wider bay spacing with fewer foundation points. The new structures come in a wider variety of building widths ranging from 18 […] Read more
Correcting rotten egg smell in hot water – Water Clinic
Q: My well water has always been hard. The hot water heater I recently replaced had inches of small white chunks of what I think was lime. A few months ago it started smelling really bad. It’s a rotten egg smell that we can hardly stand. The more water we use, the worse it gets. […] Read more
