New tractor line New Holland’s new line of versatile 80 to 115 power take-off horsepower tractors have four transmission choices. The economical 12×12 Synchro Command with mechanical shuttle, only on the TS100A and TS115A, offers four gears in each of three ranges. The 24×24 Dual Command with power shuttle, available on all models, doubles the […] Read more
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Shock chlorination leaves water murky – Water Clinic
Q: We recently moved out to the country south of Calgary. The house is four years old and the well is about five years old. We had the well tested before moving in and it had high sodium at 233 milligrams per litre, fluoride at 1.74 mg per L and total dissolved solids of 635 […] Read more
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New FlexDraper MacDon’s new 974 FlexDraper is designed primarily for soybean harvesting, but is also suitable for crops where the terrain demands a flexible header. It handles cereals, canola, peas, lentils, grass seeds, mustard and other specialty crops. It uses drapers rather than an auger to move crop into the combine’s feeder house, smoothing crop […] Read more
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Self-propelled sprayer The new 4920 self-propelled sprayer from John Deere features a 120-foot spray boom, 300 hp engine, 1,200 US gallon solution tank and 20 mph top spray speed. The new boom’s triangular design features round tubing and laser-cut support pieces. In the future, the company intends to offer optional 90 and 100 foot models. […] Read more
Continuous chlorination helps clear up iron bacteria problem – Water Clinic
Q: I hope you will provide me with some information about iron bacteria. My chief question is whether it is unhealthy to drink such water over the long term? I’ve had this bacteria in my well water for years and it doesn’t create any problem with my laundry – a slight reddening over repeated laundry […] Read more
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New floater line Case IH’s new FLX Series floater line offers four models for commercial applicators. The three-wheel FLX3010 and FLX3510 and the four-wheel FLX4010 and FLX4510 floaters offer either 300 or 350 hp. All four models can be equipped with new models of the FLX810 Flex-Air applicator or the FLX610 liquid system. The new […] Read more
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Powered up Canadian Kawasaki Motors Inc. is replacing its KVF 650 4×4 sport utility all-terrain vehicle with the KVF700 with more engine displacement and torque. The KVF700 4×4 retains the main features of its predecessor, such as selectable four-wheel drive with variable locking differential control, the Kawasaki automatic power-drive system, dual front disc brakes and […] Read more
Farming the generations (80th supp)
The original western Canadian homesteaders came looking for a land of opportunity. Many found the early years full of challenge and hardship, but with prairie resolve and perseverance, countless families have seen their dreams carry on through successive generations. The Kaeding family’s original homestead, now the home of Wagon Wheel Seed Corp., was claimed in […] Read more
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More power for big farms New Holland is introducing a new 500 hp tractor to its four-wheel drive TJ tractor line. The TJ500S offers power growth of up to 50 hp and a torque rise of 39 percent, allowing it to pull bigger and heavier equipment even in tough conditions. The TJ500 has the same […] Read more
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GPS steering system Accutrak’s AccuSteering system maximizes the value of global positioning systems. The system has two parts. The electronic control unit makes navigation decisions based on information supplied by a GPS unit. The navigation information is sent to the hydraulic system tied into the vehicle’s steering line. The system steers along parallel lines, eliminating […] Read more
