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Snowblower attachment MacDon now produces a snowblower for its turbo windrower tractors. The model 675 blower clears a 3.8 metre (12.5-foot) wide path. The unit mounts in front of the tractor, providing good vision and traction. The hydrostatic transmission allows on-the-go speed adjustments. Snow discharge is directed by the hydraulic chute controlled from the cab. […] Read more

New registration BASF has received registration for Poast Ultra for use on sunflower and mustard crops. The product was also registered on 12 other minor crops such as carrots, green peppers, chickling vetch, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries. Poast Ultra is now registered for use on 61 crops for grassy weed control. For more information call […] Read more

Air product cart Conserva Pak Seeding Systems has a new air product cart, available as an all-dry, 400-bushel system. The same system is also being developed in combination with integral liquid and anhydrous ammonia-mounted tanks. The unit allows fertilizer and seed row metering with direct delivery to each opener. This allows more accurate distribution of […] Read more

Animal health websites The Canadian Animal Health Institute is now on-line at www.cahi-icsa.ca. The site provides information on the institute, the animal health industry, current and archived issues of the newsletter Inforum and an animal health resource directory. Bayer animal care Bayer Animal Health has a new site at www.bayerus.com/ah that contains information for veterinarians, […] Read more

Insurance appraisers A new company has been created to provide independent, professional appraisals for crop and hail insurance claims. Anchor Independent Crop and Hail Adjusters Bureau, Inc. is an employee-owned, federally registered company with its headquarters in Regina and adjusters in all three prairie provinces and the Peace River region. The company does not sell […] Read more

Grain cart Unverferth has introduced the Brent Avalanche double-auger grain cart. It has a low-profile design and height-adjustable unloading auger to reduce spillage.The dual augers unload grain at more than 600 bushels per minute. The speed comes from the 220 h.p. gearbox powering the 18-inch horizontal auger with thick edge flighting and a 20-inch vertical […] Read more

GPS for tractors Trimble has unveiled a new autopilot system that links global positioning system satellites to farm tractors. The AgGPS Autopilot automatically steers tractors to within inches for row-crop applications. The driver, with hands-free operation, can concentrate on working the implements for listing, bed preparation, planting and cultivating. The autopilot should increase productivity for […] Read more

Air conditioning upgrade TCB Manufacturing has a way to upgrade air conditioning systems to meet new environmental standards without retrofitting. Red Tek 12a is a new refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone and runs colder than R-12. The company says the product is compatible with all R-12 and 134a systems. It does not affect […] Read more

Mid-mount loader New Holland has a new mid-mount loader for TL tractors. The Model 52LA fits all New Holland TL tractors. The unit has short cycle times, a 76-degree dump angle and maximum lift height of more than 11 feet. A TL tractor can be equipped with optional dedicated mid-mount remotes and four-way joystick to […] Read more

Your limo awaits, sir boar The Articulated Boar Limo from Crystal Spring Hog Equipment is a flexible boar cart that bends in the middle to move easily around 90 degree corners. The carts can reduce labor and chances of worker injury. They are 58 by 183 centimetres, weigh 142 kilograms and are useable in most […] Read more