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Urease inhibitor registered Agrotain, a urease inhibitor, has received registration in Canada. IMC-Agrico makes the product, which reduces volitization of urea-ammonium nitrate and urea nitrogen fertilizer. This makes it possible to put higher concentrations of urea in the seed row without harming the seedling. It also protects surface applied urea, giving it more time to […] Read more

Spray boom For The Farmer, LLC. has introduced the telescoping, variable-width Super Spray Boom. The booms are available in 60 to 90-foot widths (model T900), 75-120 ft. (model 1200), and 75-150 ft. (model 1500). The design incorporates mechanically actuated nozzles on the outer boom that turn on or shut off as the boom travels in […] Read more

New mower Bush Hog has introduced a new mower, the SQ-600 Squealer. The unit is 1.5 metres (five feet) wide. Durability is improved with vertical masts that are 1.3 centimetres (1Ú2 inch) thick and 13 cm (five in.) wide and are held to the deck with continuous welds for a strong bond. Deck and side […] Read more

Power generator Brian Mass of Highway Ten Sales of Lemberg, Sask., is distributing power take-off-driven electrical power generators made by Generac Power Systems Inc. There are three models. The PTO-25 produces 25 kilowatts of continuous power and surge power of 50 kw. It requires a 45 horsepower tractor. The p.t.o.-40 has 40 kw of continuous […] Read more

Direct seeding units K-Hart Industries has introduced two new double disc direct-seeding units that can mount on a K-Hart two-row frame available in widths from nine to 18 metres (30 to 60 feet). The three-quarter inch offset on the blade arrangement reduces hairpinning and provides better trash clearance. The 2610 model is attached to the […] Read more

Grain sampler Nuttal has also introduced Sample Air, a bin system that can select samples from various levels in the bin. This allows the operator to measure moisture levels throughout the bin. The system consists of a vertical tube installed in the bin, about one metre (40 inches) from the wall. The tube has five […] Read more

Seeder kit Simon Enterprises has introduced the In Seconds Kit that allows operators to quickly switch the pipes on air seeders from double to single. Instead of spending up to an hour doing the conversion, the kit allows the operator to make the switch in seconds and without tools. The inventor is also interested in […] Read more

Portable tank Westeel has introduced the Road Vault, the first North American portable service tank to comply with new, more stringent government regulations for transporting dangerous goods. The regulations apply to all portable service tanks over 100 imperial gallons (455 litres) used to transport flammable liquids such as gasoline over public roads. The main difference […] Read more

Generator power Gould has introduced a new way to transfer portable generator power to the home in the event of an electrical disruption. The device allows you to run essentials like lights and furnace with the flick of a switch. The generator power transfer switch is permanently installed beside the main electrical panel and is […] Read more

Liquid filter One Eye Industries has introduced the Filter Master, a device used to remove iron or steel contaminants from oil or other liquids. It is a reusable, flexible, heat stable magnetic strip that sticks to the side of oil filters. The magnets attract metal contaminants and hold them to the side of the filter’s […] Read more