ROULEAU, Sask. – Fertilizer misses generally show up in the field as pale, stunted, low-yielding patches, but farmers in northeastern Saskatchewan were surprised when strips of unfertilized crop yielded only slightly less than adjoining areas that received the full application. The strips were part of the Variable Rate Technology project, a farmer-driven research exercise in […] Read more
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Zero nitrogen strip trials yield surprises
Aluminum trailers pull their own weight
WINNIPEG – Bill Richardt notices his aluminum trailer when he’s on the road. “This aluminum trailer pulls quite a bit lighter than our steel trailer,” says the Clavet, Sask., farmer. “We actually feel the difference on the road.” Richardt, who hauls feeders and culls to market with a Dodge one-ton deck truck, also notices it […] Read more
New Products
Multipurpose wagon The Enduro from Ramboc Enterprises is a multipurpose wagon that can carry anhydrous ammonia, liquid fertilizer and grain tanks. The modular design allows the user to adjust the locations of the bunks along the vertebrae. This permits it to be used for multiple tasks, but maintain proper weight distribution. The tongue is high […] Read more
Radio tags tested for cattle ID
ROULEAU, Sask. – The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency is looking at replacing the bar-coded cattle tags with a radio frequency ID system. Paul Gumprich, project co-ordinator for the agency, started trials in spring 2002. He says the current bar code system is not useful for farmers in terms of herd management. “How many have a […] Read more
RFID tag retention rate as good as regular tags
ROULEAU, Sask. – Gordon Stephenson, executive director of the Western Beef Development Centre in Saskatoon, was one of the producers involved in the first round of testing radio frequency ear tags. He agreed to test the electronic tags for their retention rates and suitability versus regular tags. “We inserted them into 292 calves, both heifers […] Read more
New Products
Snow blower Buhler Manufacturing has introduced a commercial snow blower for use with wheel loaders and skid steers. Available in 60, 74 and 84 inch cutting widths, they feature a load-sensing manifold that co-ordinates the chewing auger and blower fan for maximum efficiency under various snow conditions. In-cab remotes allow the operator to control the […] Read more
Spring runoff problems – Water Clinic
Spring is just around the corner and with better snow cover in most areas this year, spring runoff could cause some serious problems in dugouts. Colour is one of the major problems, caused mainly by tannins from decaying vegetation. This problem may correct itself over a short time or may need treatment such as a […] Read more
New Products
Masonry cleaner Pour-N-Restore is a new product that removes oil, grease, transmission and brake fluid, antifreeze and wax from concrete and masonry. The manufacturer says the product penetrates into masonry and captures the staining molecules. As it dries, it transforms into an absorbent powder. No scrubbing is needed. After a few hours, the powder is […] Read more
New Products
Round baler Hesston’s new 900 series round balers feature improved reliability and hay handling. Servicing has been fine tuned with the addition of angled hinges that use the side doors’ weight to keep them open. As well, alligator rivet style lacing on the belts allows repairs to be made in the field, the company says. […] Read more
New Products
Post driver Creative Enterprises has a new post driver for professional livestock fencing. The Grand Slam 800 post driver has an 875 pound hammer. The unit is designed to easily align with the post and has tandem wheels for superior stability. The self contained unit can be towed with a light duty truck or small […] Read more
