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Bale storage system A new bale storage system is available from AT Plastics Inc. and Alberta Ag-Industries Ltd. The Agripac Lastic Tuber can produce baled silage or store cured dry hay bales. The machine has its own power supply and hydraulic system. Bales are placed on the hydraulically powered feed table and automatically encased in […] Read more

New device keeps tractor straight A British farmer has invented a low-tech, line-of-sight device that helps tractor operators drive a straight and accurate line. The Eye Site from Agri Aid has two components, similar in function to the sight on a rifle. The first is an acrylic screen on which is printed a grid of […] Read more

New plant, combines Caterpillar Claas America will build a combine harvester manufacturing plant at Omaha, Nebraska. The company, a 50/50 joint venture of Caterpillar and Claas, introduced the Lexion line of rubber-tracked combines last fall. While the plant is being built, Caterpillar will begin assembling the European designed combines for sale in 1999. For more […] Read more

High-clearance sprayer Miller Application Technologies of St. Nazianz, Wisconsin, has introduced a new high-clearance sprayer called Nitro. For improved traction and operator comfort the unit has an air-flex suspension system that combines a walking beam frame with independent front suspension. It has a 200 hp Cummins six-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine. There are three shift-on-the-go power […] Read more

Tagging system Farnam has introduced a double lock cattle tagging system that allows tagging in one swift motion. The Z 2 Double-Lock Tag offers 12 combinations for a secure two -piece ear tag. The swivel head almost eliminates the likelihood of torn ears or the bending of the applicator pin if the animal moves or […] Read more

Loader Melroe Co., maker of Bobcat skid-steer loaders, has redesigned its F-Series loaders. The 751 and 753 have more powerful Kubota diesel engines, higher rated operational capacity, faster speed and improved engine starting. For more information contact a Bobcat dealer or write Melroe at Box 6019, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.A., 58108-6019 or phone 701-241-8700 or […] Read more

Tire changer Gempler has introduced a new manual tire changer. The unit handles all tire sizes from eight inches to light truck sizes and heavy-duty flotation tires. It has a mounting pedestal, bead breaker, mount/dismount bar and a tire repair chart for the wall. Accessories include tools for small tires on garden implements, a bead […] Read more

Antibiotic for lambs Pharmacia and Upjohn have received approval for Excenel sterile powder as an injectable antibiotic for bacterial respiratory disease in lambs. Excenel features small volume intramuscular injections and 24-hour meat withdrawal. For more information contact a veterinarian or write Pharmacia and Upjohn Animal Health at 40 Centennial Rd., Orangeville, Ont., L9W 3T3 or […] Read more

Soil moisture meter Dynamax Inc. has introduced a new soil moisture meter. The TH20 Theta Moisture Meter uses microwave signals to electronically measure the volume of water in soil, with an accuracy of plus or minus two percent. The probe is inserted into the soil and when a button is pushed the volume of water […] Read more

We welcome submissions from makers of new items for field, 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 readers can get more information. Send information to: New Products, Farm Management Editor, Western Producer, Box 2500, Saskatoon, Sask., S7K […] Read more