The Spider Hitch is mounted on equipment including combines. With the use of a synthetic tow rope, part of the hitch is pulled away from the vehicle and connected to a trailer. The trailer is pulled toward the mounted hitch with a winch, which allows one person to hook up without backing a vehicle toward a trailer. |  Photo supplied by Spider Hitch

‘Simple solution’ helps to connect trailers

CALGARY — It’s a pretty good bet an invention has a good chance of being successful when a video about it is posted to Facebook and unexpectedly gets millions of views from around the world. That’s what happened to Real Garant of Donnelly, Alta., after he created a device aimed at solving a problem faced […] Read more

Krissy Fiddler, operations manager for the Agri-Trade Equipment Expo, said 2023 was the first full return of the show since the COVID-19 pandemic.  |  Doug Ferguson photo

VIDEO: Alta. ag equipment show finds positive attitude

Agri-Trade Equipment Expo in Red Deer gave farmers an opportunity to see the latest in agricultural technology

As many as 33,000 people from up to 16 countries figuratively kicked the tires as they checked out the latest advances in farming technology at the 39th annual Agri-Trade Equipment Expo. “The mood we’re seeing at the show, and the outlook we’re seeing in the ag industry in general, is very positive,” said Krissy Fiddler, […] Read more