Although GSI’s TopDry grain drying and storage system has been on the market since 1986, the features it offers have recently been gaining popularity with North American corn and small grains growers, according to Gary Woodruff, GSI’s conditioning products marketing specialist. Adding computerized controls to the system significantly increased its appeal, he says. “In the […] Read more
GSI’s TopDry system recycles heat to improve efficiency
System blends grain dryer with temporary storage capacity
Lemken showcases new implements
At an International Press Day in Germany, Lemken introduced its 2014 equipment, including models that will be available here
Lemken may not yet be a household name in Western Canada, but management at the German company’s head office is working hard on changing that. Since opening its Canadian subsidiary in 2005, Canada has grown to become the company’s fourth largest export market, with sales hitting 15.4 million Euros (more than CDN$22.9 million). “We started in Canada in […] Read more
What the judges thought
Finalists have been chosen for the All-Time Favourite Machine competition
Nominations have closed on the Farmer’s All-Time Favourite Machine competition. Your submissions were handed over to the judges, who were charged with the task of selecting three finalists in each category. Picking those finalists was no easy task. We said at the start of this competition that the judges would take a few of things into account […] Read more
Synthetic engine oils in cold weather
Do synthetic engine oils perform better in cold weather? We passed that reader question on to Suncor’s lubricants team
One Grainews reader contacted us and asked if we could help provide some insight onto what, if any, real advantages synthetic engine oils offer over the regular, mineral-based types that have been on the market for over a century. In particular, he wanted to know if they really perform better in cold winter weather and […] Read more
What’s in your DEF tank?
Like any fluid or lubricant used in ag machines, diesel exhaust fluid needs to meet manufacturer standards, or you may be in for trouble
At first blush it seems like diesel exhaust fluid, commonly known as DEF, isn’t a thing that warrants much thought. After all, it’s just a blend of distilled water and 32.5 per cent automotive grade urea. And all that happens is it gets injected into a chamber in the engine’s exhaust system to react with […] Read more
Bourgault Tillage Tools announces new opener tips
Three new, narrow replacement tips added to the company’s product line
In a recent press release, Bourgault Tillage Tools announced the introduction of three new, narrow opener tips, which will be available for the 2014 seeding season. There are two new three-quarter inch-wide versions. One of them, the 200-TIP-0811, uses the same vertical angle as the previous 200-TIP1011. But it is narrower, offering lower draft requirements. […] Read more
SeedMaster introduces Auto Calibration
Drill controller analyzes your actual seeding rates and corrects as them as necessary for more seed accurate delivery
How many times have you found yourself close to the end of seeding operations and wasting time trying to scrounge a few extra bushels of seed or running for more fertilizer, even though you initially purchased enough for your intended acreage? Often the reason for that is your drill is putting down a little more […] Read more
Precision farming really takes off
Farmers have always had to be jacks of all trades. And over the past century, the list of skills required to keep a farm running smoothly has expanded pretty significantly. Now that list is set to expand again. One of those new necessary abilities will give many producers the right to sow a set of […] Read more
New Holland unveils “Golden Jubilee” T6 and T7 tractors
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of its tractor assembly plants, the company released special edition models
Fifty years ago, on May 15, 1964, Ford’s farm equipment division opened a tractor assembly plant in Basildon, England. Since then, that facility has been in continuous operation churning out tractors. However, ownership of the company gradually changed, evolving into the current New Holland. To mark the Basildon factory’s golden anniversary, NH recently unveiled the limited […] Read more
Versatile debuts new SP sprayers
Two all-new models replace the SX275, which the company introduced in 2009
In 2009 Versatile unveiled its first-ever, self-propelled sprayer, the SX275, at a dealer convention in Las Vegas. At the time, Versatile had recently acquired the U.S. sprayer manufacturer Redball, and the SX275 was a modified version of the design that company had manufactured. The basic rear-wheel drive concept with a mechanical driveline configuration made it […] Read more