Furrow closer The new K-Hart Furrow Closers were designed to manage crop emergence by helping to ensure more even germination resulting from uniform soil coverage on each seed row. When using direct seeding equipment, especially the double shoot openers, soil is thrown out of the seed trench far enough that it does not flow back […] Read more
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Converted cistern holds drinking water – Water Clinic
Q: I have a cistern at my cottage that I fill with lake water for washing and toilet flushing. When I fill it, I mix in 40 ounces of bleach per 1,000 gallons to help with the odour. How would I clean this cistern if I wanted to haul in potable water to use for […] Read more
‘Hire a grazier’ suits cattle, cereal producers
WINNIPEG – When Bob McNabb drilled a grass-legume mixture into a 20 acre plot of problem land in the early 1980s, he didn’t realize he had planted the seed of an idea that could help his crop rotation two decades later. The Minnedosa, Man., farmer calls his idea hire a grazier. McNabb wants forages in […] Read more
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Improved GPS accuracy Terradox Corp. has launched Version 3 of its SiteWinder agricultural GPS Guidance System at a reduced price. A new feature, SureCover, virtually eliminates gaps and overlaps. It automatically turns on individual spray sections as the vehicle enters an area of the field that has not been sprayed and automatically turns them off […] Read more
How to select a reverse osmosis water system – Water Clinic
Q: I would like to buy a reverse osmosis water system for my house and would like to understand how to properly choose a system. We will only use it for drinking and there are three people in the house. I know it’s a touchy subject, but if you could include comments or suggestions about […] Read more
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New use for cutter Reinventing the Sabre crop divider was a matter of seeing a new use in an existing implement. Made by Canadian Agri Technologies, the 70-pound unit was designed as a canola cutter and has been sold since 1983, said Dave Huyghe, the company’s vice-president of operations. Now, the company is selling the […] Read more
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Lick tank Koenders has a new 240 imp. gallon round lick tank. It is 67 inches in diameter and 42 inches high. It is designed to refill easily with a revolving filler cap. Four 22-inch lick wheels are removable without taking off the tank lid. The tank’s base has a domed floor with channels for […] Read more
Winter cereal growers plan commission
BRANDON – Winter Cereals Canada is ready to evolve from a voluntary grower organization to a commission, complete with a checkoff to fund research and development. At the organization’s annual meeting held Feb. 5 in Brandon, prairie producers voted to initiate the process of becoming a commission. It is expected to take about two years […] Read more
Tips for treating contaminated, smelly well water – Water Clinic
Q: When I replaced my water heater, the well water began to smell. Shortly after that I started to get rust stains all over my dishes. I was told there is a magnesium core in the water heater that melts down with well water. Is there a way to get rid of that core before […] Read more
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Guidance systems CSI Wireless Inc. has two new products for the aerial guidance market. LiteStar II is a low-cost entry-level guidance system, and AerialAce is a variable rate flow control system for aerial spraying that is automated for precision and safety. The LiteStar II has an easy-to-follow light bar that features a wide range of […] Read more
