The expansion of corn production into non-traditional growing regions has been one of the hottest topics of conversation in prairie agriculture for some time now. But for many producers, the cost of purchasing additional equipment to grow that crop has been one of the reasons they haven’t yet tried it. Air drill manufacturer SeedMaster believes […] Read more
In the field with SeedMaster’s new corn meter
Grainews was at SeedMaster’s research farm to look at the company’s new air drill corn seeding capability
SeedMaster introduces tow-between grain cart
At Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina, Seed-Master pulled the wraps off the first tow-between model in its Nova XP Smart Cart Series. The brand claims the new model comes with all the same “smart” technology available in the Nova tow-behind models. With two 260-bushel main compartments and a third 110-bushel tank, the cart has […] Read more
Morris introduces plastic seed opener on C2 drill shank
A new C2 Contour drill opener and shank design along with a double-shoot option on the Razr took the spotlight at the company’s display during this year’s CFPS in Regina
Once again, Morris Industries had new features on display this year at Canada’s Farm Progress Show to entice visitors into its display. But seeing a plastic seed opener on the updated C2 Contour drill shank might have been an unexpected sight for many of those who stopped by. The injected polymer material on Morris’ new […] Read more
Massey Ferguson goes to the South Pole
With cold temperatures back again, most prairie farmers are resigning themselves to the task of operating farm equipment through another Canadian winter—forecast again to be a nasty one. At the same time, one group has taken their tractor to the coldest continent on the planet—on purpose! The Antarctica2 expedition intends to retrace the path of […] Read more
How to install U-joints
We now need to refurbish the driveshafts on our ongoing Jeep restoration project. That includes new U-joints
Project CJ3A is now well into the reassembly phase. It’s taken a long time getting to this point. With our attention now turned to finalizing driveline components, it’s time to take a look at the driveshafts. Before installing them, we decided to replace all the U-joints (otherwise known as universal joints). We took out the […] Read more
Tire-d of the cold
With the latest “Polar Vortex” to sweep across the Prairie, getting machines to operate in those frigid temperatures usually requires some additional effort. And if you climbed into your late-model pickup truck and noticed a tire pressure warning light come on, you’re not alone. According to General Motors, the first hard dip in temperatures each […] Read more
New balers from Vermeer
Another new product, the "Catapult", pitches material up to 100 feet in a controlled direction
Vermeer has just introduced a new two-model line of balers called the 600N Series. However, both versions, the 604N and 605N, are available in either a standard configuration or as “Cornstalk Specials.” The brand’s official press release announcing their introduction says their designs are based on the previous M Series, but the new models offer […] Read more
Shop Class: Wearing safety gear in the shop
Angle grinder attachment failure highlights the need for caution in the workshop
The welding instructors during my college days were strict enforcers of a dress code. Show up without proper safety clothing — or worse yet, with a Bic lighter in your pocket — and you were sent home. (Welding sparks could melt the plastic casing on the disposable Bics and ignite the butane fuel inside them.) […] Read more
New round balers from NH
NH marks 40 years of round baler production with the launch of the full Roll-Belt Series, which replaces the BR7000 line
Last year New Holland introduced the first model in its new Roll-Belt round baler series, the 560, which makes a 5-foot x 6-foot bale. This year, 40 years after beginning production of round balers, the brand launched three new smaller models to round out that family, which replaces the former BR7000 Series. “Now we’re introducing […] Read more
Hay Handler helps speed dry-down times
Hooked in tandem, the Hay Handler swath consolidation and inverter implement concept on display at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock, Ontario, in September was an eye catcher. Hay Handlers can help forage growers speed dry-down times and blend windrows for faster baling, according to co-inventor Glen Shantz. “This is year six,” he says, about […] Read more