Rocks sit in a device called a "rock dam" installed on the header of a combine to prevent rocks from entering the machine and causing damage.

Alberta brothers develop rock-solid innovation

A protective rock dam for combine headers helps save farmers on equipment repairs and down time during harvest

Brothers with TrueLine MFG invents new rock damsfor headers that is exploding with interest across Canada, the U.S. and Australia which serves as a cheap protective measure for expensive farm equipment.


Markets are quieter-than-normal as farmers continue to be busy with harvest operations. Photo: Thinkstock

Rains help late crops in Saskatchewan, but delay harvest

Harvest progress at two per cent complete

Widespread rains across Saskatchewan during the week ended Aug. 11 brought much needed moisture to later seeded crops still filling. However, the precipitation slowed desiccation operations and may hurt the quality of earlier seeded crops, said the weekly provincial report.


Harvest begins in Manitoba: Report

Harvest begins in Manitoba: Report

Weekly report as of Aug. 12, 2025

Harvest operations are underway in Manitoba, according to the latest provincial crop report as of Aug. 12 noting that winter cereals and early spring grains and field peas were starting to come off the fields.