A picture of a Pro-Level 16XL scraper with special, wide, high-flotation tires described as "Batmobile" tires.

Large scraper one of models offered by Lacasse Machinerie

Thirty cubic yard scraper offers advanced levelling and grading capability

Lacasse Machinerie has introduced its 30 cubic yard Pro-Level 16XL land leveller to the market. It offers a large 30 cubic metre capacity to move a lot of soil quickly, as well as a uniquely designed blade to give it the ability precisely grade and finish a contoured surface.






Saskatchewan agricultural implement manufacturer Bourgault Industries has been fined for a  violation of provincial occupational health and safety regulations that resulted in serious injuries to a worker.

Bourgault fined following accident

REGINA — Bourgault Industries, operating as Highline Manufacturing Ltd., has been fined $65,000 after a workplace accident two years ago.The company pleaded guilty in Saskatoon Provincial Court July 22 to one violation of occupational health and safety regulations.The charge was laid after an incident in Vonda, Sask., June 22, 2022, when a worker was seriously […] Read more

Farmers must increase their attention to financial and risk management because costly machinery, inputs and land consume a much more significant share of production costs than in the past.  |  File photo

Farming requires an iron gut for taking on financial risks

Farming wasn’t always a capital-intensive business, at least not like it is today. With cheap land and simple machinery and structures, managing a farm was mostly about growing the crop and raising the livestock. Today’s farm economics are far different, with high-priced land, costly machinery and pricey management systems and service providers consuming a much […] Read more