The summer season is so short in the northern climate that it encourages intense engagement. Getting out into the natural environment is restful and invigorating. Some people back pack with only a tent, some use a trailer or full RV and others invest in a permanent structure, often near if not right on a lake. […] Read more
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Summer ends need to heat but new energy season arrives
Stick welder – New Product
Lincoln is offering a new stick welder to go. The Bulldog 5500 is a 140 amp AC welder capable of arc welding cast iron and mild and stainless steel and providing hard surfacing with 1/8 inch sticks. The new Bulldog produces a continuous 4,000 watts with a surge capacity of 5,500 to provide electricity for […] Read more
Anchors a hay – New Product
Tying tarps to hay bales has always been a challenge. Bale strings are made for keeping hay in and not for attaching bungie cords to hold down tarps. The Hay Anchor’s plastic screws can be installed by hand with an impact driver or a speed wrench. They can be moved from bale to bale when […] Read more
Manitoba leads in soil testing, precision ag
The number of soil tests conducted in Manitoba has nearly tripled in less than a decade. Data collected by the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) found that the number of soil samples sent to testing labs increased to 42,000 last year from 15,000 in 2001. John Heard, a soil fertility specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, said […] Read more
Cleaner engine keeps power
Cleaning up emissions in big diesel engines doesn’t necessarily mean less power. Cummins’ latest 15 litre, QSX series power plant, which it released last week, has gained 75 horsepower, now delivering up to 675 h.p., and will meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s final emission requirements for Tier 4 engines in 2014. The engine, found […] Read more
Organic farmers share Canada thistle tales of woe
Most farmers’ ears perk up when Canada thistle is mentioned. Even those who have had a lot of success at thistle control find it harder to keep the weed down when they reduce tillage or face a wet year. Organic farmers learned about managing Canada thistle last month during a conference hosted by the Organic […] Read more
Real time information keeps farm manager informed of location and operation
Remote viewing will be part of the package on new John Deere farm equipment that sports the latest in environmentally correct engines. JDLink is a telematics package that allows dealers and owners to remotely view machine performance and diagnose issues from the office. It will come standard with new engines that meet the U.S. Environmental […] Read more
Tips on setting MF8680 for top performance, minimal loss
The amount is determined by a choke on the intake and by the closeness of the cut-off points. You will have trouble with your shoe if these cut-off points are not the same distance Q:I combine with a conventional MF8680 and follow the Combine Forum website for any comments from other 8680 owners. However, there […] Read more
Fertilizer applications not to blame for poor soil conditions: soil scientist
It’s well known that soil salts contribute to hard pan problems, but the question of whether commercial fertilizers are to blame has circulated for years. It’s a question University of Manitoba soil scientist Don Flaten has dealt with many times. He said there are two concerns when it comes to salt in the soil: excess […] Read more
Falling barley test numbers forecast storage stability
Falling numbers were once a measure of wheat quality in the baking industry or to a way to tell maltsters how stable barley might be in storage. Bruce Carriere of Discovery Seed Labs in Saskatoon says the alpha-amylase activity test has also become a popular measure for barley seed this year. Farmers who thought they […] Read more
