A uniform grain crop can be far easier to discuss than achieve, but it’s still needed for optimum yields, crop quality, moisture conservation and a host of other agronomic advantages. Achieving a uniform crop actually starts at harvest the previous year, says a crop consultant from Kentucky. Phil Needham, owner of Needham Ag Technologies, told […] Read more
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Spreading the word
Spreading fertilizer on the surface of fields was a standard practice in Western Canada before it became popular to deep band and seed row place fertilizer. However, there has recently been a move back to spreading fertilizer as growers try to lessen the workload during seeding and reduce their early season financial exposure to inadequate […] Read more
SeedMaster’s application bar a time saver
REGINA — Growers who own a SeedMaster Nova air cart can now use it to spread fertilizer with the company’s new Nova Flex fertilizer application bar. “All we are trying to do is add value to their already significant investment in the Nova and not have them go out and buy a purpose built machine […] Read more
Salford’s high-capacity boom spreader takes field advantage in windy conditions
REGINA — Salford has introduced a high capacity pull-behind boom spreader to compete with large floater trucks in the spreader market. It has a 580 cubic foot hopper and delivers product through a 66-foot air boom. Salford’s Mark Van Veen said most customers operate the Magna Boom Spreader at 10 to 18 m.p.h., but that […] Read more
Salford spreader offers variable rates, hydraulic power
REGINA — Salford displayed a new offering in its 8600 pull-type pneumatic boom applicator lineup at Canada’s Farm Progress show. The 8611 has an 11-tonne capacity and is capable of variable rate application, side-to-side sectional control and applying two products at the same time. “What makes this particular machine unique is the control systems,” said […] Read more
