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Lontrel tankmix Dow AgroSciences has received registration for tank mixing Lontrel and Roundup for use on Roundup Ready canola to control Canada thistle and wild buckwheat with one pass. Dow sought registration for the Lontrel/Roundup tank mix after farmers expressed an interest in improved Canada thistle control. For more information, call 403- 735-8833, contact a […] Read more

Log splitter Bachtold has introduced a new log splitter for the occasional user. The units are powered by electricity or gasoline motor. The log tray can hold up to 90 kilograms and accommodates logs up to 53 centimetres long. It extends and retracts with a hydraulic cylinder, carrying the unsplit portion of the log back […] Read more

Tillage tools Bourgault Tillage Tools Ltd. has introduced the Speed-Loc and Speed-Release companion devices for quick-change tillage tools. Speed-Loc adapters feature a spring-loaded pin that pops into a hole in the sweep or opener, securely locking it on. A stop feature ensures consistent working depth from one tool to another. The Speed-Release tool makes removal […] Read more

Calving straps Canora Weaving has introduced a line of disposable calving straps. The OB Strap protects cow and calf from the transfer of diseases and infections. Soft edges woven into the strap are gentle on calf and cow, but the weave is strong, safely accommodating 800 pounds of pull. The width is designed to protect […] Read more

Fungicide registered Gustafson has received registration for Raxil FL cereal fungicide for use on wheat and barley. It contains tebuconazole, which in low doses controls seed-borne and soil-borne diseases. It will control the major diseases of wheat and barley including smut, leaf stripe, common bunt, seed rot and seedling blight caused by fusarium. It comes […] Read more

Tractor cabs Kubota Canada has introduced factory cabs for its M100 series. The M8200DTC and M9000DTC features include dual level air conditioning, deluxe reclining seat, all round defrosters and work lights. The 73 and 80 power take-off horsepower tractors have the Kubota diesel engine and synchronized shuttle transmission. For more information contact a Kubota dealer […] Read more

Transfer panels Highway Ten Sales in Lemberg, Sask., is distributing automatic transfer panels for the safe transfer to generator power when utility power fails. The panels are made by Emergency Power Systems Ltd. of Edmonton www.epsworld wide.com. Three models are available, including an automatic transfer panel where selected household circuits are wired into the panel […] Read more

High-clearance sprayer Spray-Air Technologies Ltd. has introduced a new high-clearance, auto-fold, pull-type sprayer. The model 3200 has the Trident boom spraying system. It has three systems in one: ShearGuard Plus air shear; air assist conventional hydraulic; and TeeJet conventional hydraulic dripless assembly with ShearGuard Plus nozzles on 10-inch (25 centimetre) spacing and 15 degree forward […] Read more

Manure tanks A.O. Smith Engineered Storage Products has introduced the Series 2000 Slurrystore above-ground manure holding tanks. The series has 29 sizes and is designed for large livestock enterprises. The largest capacity is 17.4 million litres. Based on twice a year emptying, the Series 2000 can handle a 1,400-cow dairy, a 20,000-hog finishing operation or […] Read more

Tractor New Holland has introduced a new line of 240-425 horsepower four wheel drive tractors. The five model 84 series will replace the 82 series. They are powered by Cummins diesel engines. All models are available with Quadra-Sync II 12-by-four transmission with three ranges and four synchronized, sequential speeds within each range. The system allows […] Read more