Variable rate cuts greenhouse gas?

WINNIPEG – A federal government commitment to ratify the Kyoto Accord on greenhouse gas reduction has prairie producers worried about the impact it will have on their farms. Farmers could face several problems: How difficult will it be to reduce the flow of greenhouse gases from crop land? What voluntary actions can farmers take now […] Read more

New Products

Round baler The New Holland BR Roll-Belt round baler comes in eight models, producing bales weighing 300 to 2,200 pounds. Some are designed to bale crops with moisture content up to 65 percent for high quality round bale silage. The roll-and-belt design uses heavy-duty rolls in front of the bale chamber and short, tough belts […] Read more

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Box blade Degelman has a new box blade for efficient snow removal. It can be mounted on most tractors, skid loaders, backhoes and payloaders. The Strongbox has double skin construction for durability and also has extra blade depth and internal reinforcement. The high-density rubber cutting edge allows the operator to clear snow, slush and ice […] Read more


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Case combines The new axial-flow combines from Case IH with the AFX rotor have increased productivity by as much as 25 percent from previous models Graduated pitch inlet flights move crop from the feeder to the rotor cage. This design creates smoother, more consistent flow of material from the feeder to the threshing and separating […] Read more

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Forage harvester John Deere’s 7000 series of self-propelled forage harvesters offers six models with more power, better operator comfort and technological enhancements. The models range from 315 to 640 horsepower. The redesigned cab is quieter. Operators can sharpen knives and adjust the shear bar and kernel processor without leaving their seat. There is a new […] Read more


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Tandem disk The Case IH RMX340 and RMX370 tandem disk harrows can be used in row crop or dryland environments. The RMX340 seedbed tandem disk harrow is for light to medium-heavy residue. The heavy-duty RMX370 creates a level working surface in high crop production environments and dryland conditions. The redesigned hitch has thicker walls and […] Read more

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New tractor line New Holland’s new 95-160 pto horsepower TM tractors have higher horsepower than their predecessors, and new electronic engine management on the two largest models. Smart electronic engine management allows engines to increase horsepower as the engine is lugged down during pto applications. On the largest models, the TM175 and TM190, optional fully […] Read more

Pass the ammonia, please

Ammoniation can rescue moist feed stocks threatened by mould and bacteria. Injecting anhydrous ammonia into low quality feed stocks is not a new idea. Drought and hay shortages in the early 1980s forced many cattle producers to ammoniate a variety of feed stocks. Many ranchers are again considering ammonia injection to get their cows through […] Read more


New Products

Twin rotor combine New Holland’s new CR series twin rotor combines promise better grain handling, tank capacity, ergonomic cab design and maneuverability. Four models ranging in horsepower from 255 hp to 370 hp are available. They are powered by a six-cylinder diesel, inter-cooled engine. All models except the CR920 are electronically managed to shift power […] Read more

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New windrower Increased horsepower and new productivity features are the highlights of the new 4995 windrower and 994 rotary platform from John Deere. With a 6.8 litre PowerTech engine generating 182 horsepower, the 4995 has 10 more horsepower than the previous model 4990. Standard tires on the 4995 are Goodyear 18.4 x 26 (R3), 12-ply […] Read more