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Jim Willson made this three-point attached ballast for a Kubota compact tractor.
Equipment, Wheat & Chaff

How to make a ballast for your compact tractor

This three-point homemade ballast offers better results for weight distribution, traction

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Compact tractors now often come with a front-end loader. Missing is ballast to offset the weight of the loader, bucket and material, and to provide good traction in snow. A three-point attached ballast matched in size and shape provides dramatically better results. And it is easily removed when not needed. The ballast in the photo […] Read more
Use a pilot vehicle to keep safe on the roads
Equipment, News, Wheat & Chaff

Use a pilot vehicle to keep safe on the roads

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A pilot vehicle can save a lot of frustration for both motorists and agricultural machinery operators. A pilot vehicle can help prevent collisions and injuries and damage to vehicles, farm machinery and road infrastructure.  There are plenty of factors that lead to collisions between agricultural machinery and motorists. Some are unique to large machinery and […] Read more
How to determine when to spray for flea beetles
Crops, Wheat & Chaff

How to determine when to spray for flea beetles

Q & A with an expert

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Q: What factors should I consider when spraying for flea beetles? A: Over the last couple of years, southern Saskatchewan has experienced high flea beetle pressure. The warm, dry springs we have had are favourable for flea beetle emergence and activity. However, those same weather conditions slow crop growth, leaving canola plants at a vulnerable […] Read more
Editor’s Column: Farmers are worried about dry conditions this spring — here’s what some are doing about it
Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Farmers are worried about dry conditions this spring — here’s what some are doing about it

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If you are worried about the dry conditions heading into this spring, a recent survey says you’re not alone. It also reveals the changes some Prairie producers will make to their plans for 2021 in response to the dry conditions. On April 9-10, a total of 719 active Canadian producers responded to a survey carried […] Read more
Spill response on the farm, Part 2
News, Wheat & Chaff

Spill response on the farm, Part 2

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Unfortunately, spills and leaks occur for a variety of reasons. Prevention is key. If the steps provided in Part 1 of this feature are followed correctly, any spill or leak would be from unforeseen circumstances or human error. However, by implementing an emergency response plan (ERP), it is possible to respond quickly and safely to […] Read more
News, Wheat & Chaff

Spill response on the farm, Part 1

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Farmers depend on all sorts of tools to get the job done. Chemicals are just another tool farmers use to keep farm machinery running, keep livestock and crops healthy and to ensure farms operate at optimal performance. However, there is a potential for spills or leaks wherever crop protection products, cleaning supplies, fuel, livestock medications […] Read more

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