Have you ever driven down the road and noticed combines working across a field so quickly they would outrun a good jogger? It’s no wonder deer seem to favour these fields later in the fall — harvesting too quickly can blow a surprising amount of grain out the back of a combine. If you feel […] Read more
As much as 20 per cent of your crop could be travelling through and then out the back of the combine. Here’s how to measure how much you’re losing
AGCOMMAND Tracks Machine Operation
AGCO’s new AGCOMMAND vehicle tracking option is set to expand this year. The system, which was introduced to the public at the Agritechnica show in Germany last November as an option on combines, will expand to tractors and self-propelled application equipment this summer. AGCOMMAND is one of many new systems available this year that relies […] Read more
How To Make Biodiesel
Imagine keeping the farm fuel tanks full without ever seeing a delivery truck. That situation could be a reality for many prairie farmers, particularly those who can turn oilseeds into biodiesel. How much money would that save every year? Rex Newkirk, director of research and business development at the Canadian International Grains Institute, says there […] Read more
Turn Animal Fat Into Engine Oil
Fresh oil out of the container that spills onto the ground poses no risk at all to the environment, unlike spilled petroleum oil that can contaminate ground water Since the BSE crisis, disposing of waste from slaughter plants has been a costly problem. A completely new use for animal by-products may on the horizon. Green […] Read more
Yes You Can Crush Canola On-Farm
The thick, viscous nature of raw oil can damage injectors, making for some pretty expensive repair costs Producers often envy the extra value added to grain and livestock by processors after those products leave the farmyard. Extracting oil from a variety of oilseeds, such as canola, is one way to do the same thing right […] Read more
B2 Farm Fuel Blend In Jeopardy
As the start dates of federal and provincial legislation mandating minimum biodiesel contents get closer, one Saskatchewan retailer already has experience under its belt selling a mix of two per cent (B2) biodiesel in all the fuel it delivers to its customers. Price Rite Fuels Ltd. of Weyburn, Sask., is an independent, farmer-owned company. Formed […] Read more
Volvo Tests Diesel-Methane Engines
While debate in North America over alternative fuels remains centred on ethanol and biodiesel, the Europeans have added other technologies to the mix. One of the most popular is biogas (methane). Some countries, such as Germany, are giving methane technologies a boost through government incentive programs. As a result, new uses for the fuel are […] Read more
Use A Cell Signal To Transfer GPS Data
A manger can log into the website and find the location of the tractor positioned on a Google map Only a few years ago, having a connected farm meant there was an FM two-way radio connection between the house and the tractor. Today, however, things are considerably different. Recent announcements by manufacturers of precision farming […] Read more
Use GPS To Keep Implements In Line
For producers who need highly precise implement guidance, the sub one-inch accuracy offered by an RTK guidance signal is essential, but that alone cannot guarantee the openers on a drill will always end up where they’re supposed to. Even though a tractor can easily follow the same A-B line time after time under the guidance […] Read more
How To Buy A Used GPS System
To cut investment costs, producers often choose to purchase some used pieces of equipment for their fleets. But does it pay to consider buying a used GPS system to save a few dollars? “First, (producers) need to ask, ‘What am I going to do with that system?’” says Ryan Molitar, marketing supervisor for Raven Industries, […] Read more