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Equipment, Machinery

Techs finding ways to repair ag electronics

Few in number, they’re a cross between mechanics and IT support

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Two “right to repair” bills — Bill C-244 and Bill C-294 — that passed in Parliament and got royal assent last month will give Canadian farmers more latitude to fix electronics on their own equipment. Although the right to repair has been high on growers’ wish lists for several years now, it doesn’t mean all […] Read more
kubota tractor cab
Equipment, Machinery

Could ‘right to repair’ become a cybersecurity problem?

Brands should get proactive about allowing controlled CPU access, a security expert says

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Agco announced in May 2022 it had been the victim of a ransomware cyberattack, which disrupted production at assembly plants. In May of this year, Germany’s Lemken announced it too had been attacked by hackers, As OEM brands work to further secure digital systems to protect themselves from these problems, they must balance security concerns […] Read more
Many farmers have set up multiple barriers against grain theft and are also advised to reduce the number of entry points to their grain storage area.
Features, News

More heft against theft

What’s new in enforcement and community initiatives? And what are the best ways to ensure you’re not a victim?

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Prairie provincial leaders have gotten the message. They’ve listened to farmers and their neighbours in rural areas and are putting more resources and new strategies in place to reduce theft and other crimes. At the same time, farmers have taken the initiative to prevent theft through increased vigilance and investments in cameras, lighting and more. […] Read more
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Equipment, Machinery

Cat machines allow for semi-autonomous control

Cat Command allows an operator to be miles away from a machine

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There’s more than a little chatter about autonomous equipment operation in farming these days, but that same topic is taking centre stage in other industries too, such as mining and heavy industry. In mid-November, Caterpillar expanded the compatibility of its Cat Command semi-autonomous technology to its mid-sized wheel loaders. Granted, few if any farms will […] Read more
Gently moving your skin, and the surgical scar itself, will help you make sure scar tissue doesn’t impede connective tissues and soft tissues.
Columns, Farm Life

Recovering from joint replacement surgery

Fit to Farm: Many people wait too long to begin rehabilitation afterward

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Last issue I wrote about the preparation and potential “pre-hab” strategies I recommend to individuals waiting or pursuing a joint replacement surgery. Now it’s time to explore what to do after a joint replacement to support optimal recovery. Regardless of which area has been replaced or operated on, joint replacement surgeries are often relatively quick […] Read more
A drone lifts off at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show at Woodstock, Ont., this September. There are no agricultural pesticides currently approved for application with drones, so agronomists must exercise caution when asked for advice on the practice.
GrowPro

Be wary when asked about spraying with drones

Farmers may ask for advice, but answering may get you in hot water

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It could happen anytime. As drone fever sweeps across Western Canada, a farmer is eventually going to ask an agrologist or crop advisor to teach them how to spray pesticides with drones. What do you do? Igor de Albuquerque advises extreme caution. “If the product in question does not include drone usage on its label, […] Read more
Columns, Practical Tips

Memories of a great Albertan

Practical Research: Fifteen years after his passing, Joseph Gurba's long reach through the province’s farming history remains

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I was offered the position of provincial plant pathologist for Alberta Agriculture by Joe Gurba, head of the crop protection branch, in August 1974. I was at the time an assistant professor at the University of Guelph, more interested in rugby coaching than in basic plant disease research. Joe told me the provincewide position would […] Read more
A spray drone used water to demonstrate the technology’s potential during a Prairie Fruit Growers Association farm tour in Manitoba in June.
Crops, Equipment, Machinery

Drone spraying sees some lift toward label approvals

Work is ongoing to satisfy Canada’s regulators and get drones added to pesticide labels

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Glacier FarmMedia — The ray of hope might be dim right now, but farmers wanting to legally spray pesticides on their crops using drones may be seeing the first hint of light at the end of the tunnel. Ross Breckels, a senior scientific evaluator with Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), said the process […] Read more
Proper machine maintenance, cleaning and monitoring can help reduce the incidence of combine fires during harvest.
Crops, Equipment, Machinery

Take steps to prevent combine fires in sunflowers

In warm, dry, windy weather, cleaning, monitoring and maintenance become even more important

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Row-crop harvest is in full swing across North Dakota, with many crops near completion. Weather conditions have been extremely warm and dry, allowing producers to harvest crops without the pressure to get the grains harvested before winter arrives. However, dry and warm conditions increase the risk of combine fires — especially when harvesting sunflowers. In […] Read more
Gentle yoga practices can help maintain whole-body movement and can be adjusted to avoid discomfort.
Columns, Farm Life

How to prepare for joint replacement surgery

Fit to Farm: 'Pre-hab' can help your body recover more quickly

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Whether due to trauma or degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis, joint replacement procedures are common options for managing movement limitations and pain. Joint replacement surgeries are among the most common procedures for which I help clients prepare and recover. The most common joints to replace are knees and hips, often from long-term degeneration. In these […] Read more

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