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Forage handling A new line of forage handling equipment is available through John Deere dealers. The Victor brand includes forage boxes, companion running gear, high lift hydraulic dump boxes and a high capacity forage blower. The forage box line includes front, rear and combination unloading models in several sizes. Front unload boxes have variable belt […] Read more

Bulk material storage Spin Cast Plastics has introduced a new dry material handling system for grain, seed and milled goods. The DRI-BC has a removable, seamless polyethylene liner. It has a choice of release valves – iris, sliding gate or iris with a quick disconnect clamp. Each model has a 60-degree sloped bottom , allowing […] Read more

Construction system Octaform Systems has introduced a new construction system for agricultural buildings and water, waste and sewage storage tanks. The system consists of individual PVC forms that interlock to form a water resistant vinyl protective shell into which concrete, reinforcing steel and insulation are placed. The forms remain permanently in place, eliminating the need […] Read more

Round balers Case has introduced a new generation of round balers. Called the Round Simplified series, there are three sizes. The easy maintenance design places all drives and tension arms on the left side of the baler and on the right, storage for up to eight twine balls. The RS451 baler pickup is about two […] Read more

Pull-type sprayer The Bestway division of RHS Inc. has introduced a new version of its Field-Pro pull-type sprayer. The Field-Pro Three has a 27.5 metre (90 foot) boom and a choice of a 3,785 or 6,057 litre tank (1,000 or 1,600 U.S. gallons.) The manufacturer says the unit gives the capacity and speed of a […] Read more

Share your new products We welcome submissions from makers of new items for field, barn, shop or farm office for inclusion in the New Products feature. Send a photo, a short product description and an address and phone number where farmers can get more information. Send information to: New Products, Farm Management Editor, The Western […] Read more

Share your new products We welcome submissions from makers of new items for field, barn, shop or farm office for inclusion in the New Products feature. Send a photo, a short product description and an address and phone number where farmers can get more information. Send information to: New Products, Farm Management Editor, The Western […] Read more

Software for dairy farms Agpro Software Inc. has introduced three computer programs written specifically for use in the Canadian dairy industry. Dairyman is a complete dairy herd management system. It maintains cow records for heats, breeding, health, veterinary checks, dry-off, calving, embryo transfer and dispersal. It tracks semen inventory and has a four-generation pedigree for […] Read more

Pre-Oiler Oak Hill Manufacturing has introduced the Engine Pre-Oiler. The manufacturer says the unit can extend engine life by ensuring oil pressure is in the bearings and all internal parts when the engine starts. In normal circumstances, an engine can turn over several times before oil is fully distributed throughout the engine. The Engine Pre-Oiler […] Read more

Heavy harrow Brandt Industries has introduced the Contour Commander, a heavy harrow designed for use in direct seeding systems. Heavy harrows are not a new idea, but Brandt says it has made innovations such as getting all tines to maintain even contact with the field, regardless of inclines or depressions. The harrow’s parallel link and […] Read more