WINNIPEG – A combination aerator-slurry injection system from Germany uses a sharp tine designed with a twist so that it loosens the earth. The system allows liquid slurry to run into the resulting hole and then spread out to uniformly saturate the soil. The unit uses a tine wheel in conjunction with a stainless steel […] Read more
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Manure injection with a twist
Geo-thermal heat exchanger gives hogs fresh air
WINNIPEG – What are the chances of cleaning up the exhaust air from a hog barn to the extent that outside observers can’t tell it’s a hog barn? “That’s exactly the way it is in Holland,” says Keith Anderson of Brandon. “There are more pigs than people in Holland, and the people there absolutely do […] Read more
Consider feed mills for pea markets
SASKATOON – Farmers looking for a steady market for their feed peas should not ignore the local feed mill, says Henry Van de Velde. The vice-president and grain buyer for Hytek in La Broquerie, Man., told a Pulse Days audience in Saskatoon earlier this year that his company uses a lot of feed. “On a […] Read more
Regulations hinder industry expansion
EDMONTON – An organization that studies Canadian agricultural policy says progress in agriculture-based industry could be boosted if regulators could act more quickly to change. Owen McAuley said the difficulty arises in trying to strike a balance among people who want more freedom, those who want to protect the status quo and those who want […] Read more
Green manures make energy efficient nitrogen – Organic Matters
Green manures allow producers to improve their energy efficiency simply and inexpensively. Nitrogen fertilizers made from natural gas account for up to 30 percent of the energy use in modern agriculture. Replacing such fertilizers with green manures improves the energy efficiency of the farming system. How much nitrogen can be gained by using green manure? […] Read more
New Products
Radio earmuffs The NoiseBuster AM/FM Radio Earmuff from Pro Tech Communications provides hearing protection for a wide range of noisy situations. It features soft ear cushions and a step-free adjustable headband for comfort and fit. An AM/FM radio is built into the earmuff, with rotary tuning and volume controls, sound level limited to 82dB for […] Read more
Carcass compost cuts costs
WINNIPEG – Meeting the letter of the law when disposing of dead livestock has become a complex and costly task for livestock producers. However, a new composting system developed in Manitoba may have the potential to turn that extra cost into extra profit. Instead of paying someone to remove dead animals, farmers who use the […] Read more
Mistakes will jeopardize canola exports
LETHBRIDGE – Western Canadian farmers must ensure seed and crop protection choices don’t jeopardize canola markets, says a Canola Council of Canada agronomist. “We’re finally going to be to the point in the next year where we can hopefully ship raw seed into the European Union, for the first time in over 10 years, since […] Read more
New herbicide registrations in decline
EDMONTON – Producers shouldn’t hold their breath while waiting for new herbicides. According to a herbicide researcher with Bayer CropScience, the new product pipeline has slimmed down. “In 2003, 14 new herbicides were approved by the (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) and 23 in the (European Union). It was about the same in 2004. In 2005 […] Read more
New Products
Seed rate controller Micro-Trak’s ProPlant Automatic Seed Rate Controller allows complete control of seeding rates from the comfort and convenience of the tractor seat. The rate controller is designed to provide a consistent rate of seed over a range of plant populations. The ProPlant can accommodate up to three individual drive assemblies with on-off control […] Read more
