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Equipment, Machinery, Trucks and UTVs

CPIC can confirm if a machine or vehicle is stolen

When looking to make a deal, there is an online tool to help avoid being tricked into buying stolen property

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Buying a used vehicle or piece of farm equipment privately from a seller usually involves having a bit of trust. Is the machine all the seller says it is? Does a bank hold a lien on it? And, perhaps most importantly, is the seller the actual owner? When dealing with an unfamiliar seller on a […] Read more
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Columns

Selenium sits on thinnest line between health and hazard

Agronomy Management: Removing selenium from water is costly and difficult at best

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There are increasing concerns about the potential effects of a proposed coal mine development in southern Alberta and the impacts selenium could have on the environment in southern Alberta and into Saskatchewan. The proposed Grassy Mountain Coal project would be an open-pit mine built on a former coal-mining area about seven km north of Blairmore […] Read more
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Columns, Farm Life

At-home remedies for arthritis pain

Fit to Farm: It only seems weird to use heat and warmth to reduce inflammation in your joints

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Joint pain and pain related to arthritis are common occurrences heading into our colder months here in Canada. With extreme and frequent changes in temperature and air pressure, many of us experience increased achiness, stiffness and inflammation. Here are a few at-home ideas to try this winter to hopefully take the edge off some of […] Read more
Kubota's KATR autonomous off-road machine is designed to be the foundation for a system that can carry out a range of farming (and other off-road) tasks.
Equipment, Machinery

Ag brands show more autonomy, EV innovation at CES

Kubota, John Deere unveil new concept and production models

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A decade or two ago no one likely would have imagined the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas would become the chosen venue for farm equipment brands to debut their machines. But in the last couple of years, major brands have started to use it to reveal their newest technologies. This year Kubota was back […] Read more
Intentionally slowing down your usual simple routine movements can help calm your nervous system and dial down a pain response.
Columns, Farm Life

Non-surgical options to manage pain

Fit to Farm: Don’t just ignore pain or the clues to its causes

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As an athletic therapist, I often work with individuals faced with managing painful conditions in the short and long term. Many conditions or injuries do require surgery to repair underlying issues. That said, many pain-related symptoms do not require surgical intervention to alleviate. Pain and other uncomfortable sensations occur for many reasons, often entirely unrelated […] Read more
As farmers we need to be able to manage our emotional states. For some, connecting with nature out in our fields and pastures is our path toward greater emotional clarity.
Columns, Farm Life

Find paths out of distress, depression, disconnection

What keeps you centred and grounded? Observe and pay attention at those times

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Patricia Morgan is a dynamic force for change and my good friend. She’s authored a new award-winning book, Return to Center: Simple Strategies to Navigate Distress, Depression and Disconnection. As farm families brace for or embrace the winter season, I thought we all should be reminded of good practical tools to be emotionally strong and […] Read more
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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
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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

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