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Manage nitrogen, avoid lodging Last year was typical for lodged barley crops, but feed and malt barley prices at highly profitable levels made lodging particularly bothersome. Lodged barley crops not only reduced yield and quality, but also increased the long-standing frustration of lower profitability. “If you’re going for high yield, understand what contributes to lodging […] Read more

New round baler The New Holland model 634 baler, can make 4 x 4 foot (1.2 x 1.2 metre) bales weighing 292 kilograms. A 40 HP tractor is enough power to operate the baler. The compact unit has closely spaced curved tines on its pickup. The pickup is nearly 30 centimetres wider than the bale […] Read more

Western grain cart Degelman Industries has introduced a grain cart called the Shuttlekart 800, which has been adapted to western Canadian needs with quick grain discharge to a tandem or semi-trailer and a spout which can be lowered to feed any bin auger. Other design features of the Shuttlekart include: 800-bushel capacity; drop auger that […] Read more

New Holland mower-conditioner The model 1475 Haybine mower-conditioner is available in 4.3, 4.9 and 5.5 metre heads. The pivot tongue matches the mowing and conditions capacity of self-propelled units. The three heads have dual counter-stroking sickles that minimize vibration. Floating 51-centimetre diameter augers have deep flighting to accommodate high-volume crops. Gear-driven 260-cm rubber, intermeshing chevron-design […] Read more

Wild mustard in canola The presence of wild mustard in canola crops is more than an annoyance. It can mean serious economic problems for canola growers. There are two main problems with the presence of wild mustard in canola, says Ken Kirkland, with the Agriculture Canada Experimental Farm at Scott, Sask. “First, it’s quite competitive, […] Read more

Belt conveyor A low-cost, high-utility 40-centimetre-wide belt conveyor for installation up to 15 metres is now available from Van Dale of Fort Atkinson, Wis. The model 1650 belt conveyor features rigid 166-gauge galvanized steel sections that will span up to six m between supports. Sections are available in .76, 1.5, and three-metres lengths and are […] Read more

Fuel treatment Superinjector Scandinavia has developed an effective fuel treatment system for gasoline and diesel engines without mechanical strip-down. Both treatment units work by cleaning the fuel delivery systems and combustion areas of engines. The result is restored engine power, improved fuel economy and reduced emissions. By disconnecting the engine’s fuel supply and connecting the […] Read more

Frostbitten testicles Reports have been coming in that testicles of some bulls were frostbitten and damaged during this winter’s extreme cold. Now is the time to investigate the soundness of your bulls. Frostbitten testicles can have a significant effect on bull fertility, due to testicular damage and impaired sperm cell production. To accurately assess the […] Read more

Air to the rescue An animal resuscitator is being marketed by Elmira Artificial Breeding Corp. of Elmira, Ont. and ABS Global Inc. of DeForest, Wis. The resuscitator is designed to stimulate breathing by inflating the lungs of newborn calves that are born with a beating heart, but can’t breathe due to stress at birth. Two […] Read more

Trace elements in dairy diets Vitamin E and selenium perform important functions in the cow. Deficiencies of one or both of these nutrients have been implicated in white muscle disease, retained placentas, oxidized milk, lower immune function and mastitis. The roles of these two nutrients are closely related. Both selenium and vitamin E protect cells […] Read more