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Row knife Dutch Industries has introduced a new paired row knife attachment series for applying fertilizer near the seed, but in a different zone. The attachment is combined with Super Eagle and Roll Pin replaceable tips for granular, liquid or anhydrous fertilizer. The attachment places the seed in two rows, four inches apart. The Super […] Read more

Benefits of native grasses Many farmers are converting marginal cropland to forage production and some are using native forage species. It makes sense. These species have grown on the Prairies for thousands of years so they are highly efficient and require little maintenance. “It has also been found that most widely grown introduced grasses are […] Read more

Sprayer Flexi-coil has introduced a bigger, heavy duty field sprayer line. The 67 series has bigger booms and a stronger cart than the 65 series. It has 360 degree locking casters that ride on large-bore automotive-style shock absorbers. It also features streamlined plumbing and ball-type valves. The chemical induction tank is accessible from the ground […] Read more

Nutritional stress in horses STILLWATER, Oklahoma – In cold weather, consideration should be given to nutrition and shelter for horses, said Dave Freeman, Oklahoma State University equine specialist. Fat cover, hair thickness, acclimatization of the horse to cold, hair-coat wetness and wind-chill all affect how horses feel the cold, Freeman said. A horse with short […] Read more

New tractor line Agco recently introduced 50 new products and innovations including new mid-range tractors. The new line of Agco Allis tractors features the 8700 series with horsepower from 70 to 110 and the 9700 group with 125 to 145 h.p. The 8700 units have the option of climate-controlled cabs with double doors. Both 9700 […] Read more

Canola storage Canola seed is more likely than cereals to heat in storage due to its high oil content. Seed takes up or releases moisture depending on the relative humidity of the air. The moisture equilibrium of canola seed is lower because its large oil component absorbs less moisture than the starch and fibre components […] Read more

Know your hay When marketing hay, producers should know the type, composition and weight of bales. “If selling hay is likely an every-year occurrence, building up a relationship with repeat buyers makes the process a whole lot easier,” said Allan Macaulay, forage specialist with Alberta Agriculture. “Probably the first thing producers should consider is the […] Read more

Canola herbicide DuPont Canada Agricultural Products has launched Muster Gold. It combines the broadleaf control of Muster with the grass control of Assure and is designed to control both types of weeds in one pass. Muster Gold can be used on conventional and herbicide tolerant canola varieties and is designed to control broadleaf weeds, including […] Read more

Weed management Good weed control does not happen by pulling a sprayer across the field once or twice a year. Effective weed management depends on a balance of cultural, mechanical and chemical control strategies. This requires a year-round approach to every aspect of the crop production system. For example, the way you fertilize can affect […] Read more

Horse nutrition book The Equine Research Centre at Guelph, Ont. has published an enhanced edition of its horse nutrition book. Its 100 pages are geared to horse owners and cover the basic principles of feeding horses, including competition and young stock. The new section covers such issues as the role of sugar in a horse’s […] Read more