Feedlot operators looking for an easier way to load and keep track of feed rations will likely appreciate the new Libra TMR system from Saskatoon-based Agrimatics. “We launched it in February,” explained Jasmine Brodziak, Agrimatics marketing director. “Basically, it comes from a product we’ve had on the market for about four years, which is called […] Read more
Agrimatics’ feed wagon management solution
This new system uses a mobile device to help prepare and track feed rations
Mahindra adds more horsepower
Three new model lines add up to 40 horsepower to the brand’s top end offerings
A panel of executives from the India-based Mahindra brand held a press conference to speak to journalists at Agritechnica Last November. They were there to introduce three new tractor series, the 6000, 7000 and 9000, which push the maximum available horsepower up to 120. They give the brand a solid presence in the utility tractor […] Read more
Putting it to the test
If you read my blog entry of a few weeks ago, you’ll be aware I recently enrolled in a driving school to finally get my Class One driver’s licence. This past week that long-time goal of having a “1” written in the classification box on my wallet card finally came to fruition. I’m now legally […] Read more
A taxing time
A few days ago, an article appeared in one of the financial publications, which quoted Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor known as “The Oracle”. Think long term and don’t follow the ups and downs of market trends more closely than necessary were his reported comments. In other words, keep calm and carry on. That was […] Read more
Diagnosing small engine problems
How to deal with that cranky auger or lawn mower engine
Winter is virtually over — we hope. Soon it will be time to pull the lawn and garden equipment out of storage. And maybe that auger with the small gas engine that didn’t see any action during the cold weather will soon be needed to move seed or fertilizer. How much frustration and arm fatigue […] Read more
Get ready for drone sprayers
Manitoba company preparing to do custom chemical applications with drones
The use of drones in agriculture seems to gain a little more momentum every season. So far, the jobs they’ve been put to include taking NDVI images and crop scouting, among others. But one Manitoba entrepreneur thinks even with comparatively small payload capacity aerial spraying may be a good fit for the technology. Don Campbell, […] Read more
New Fury high-speed tillage implement
Versatile’s new high-speed disc implement will be available this spring
The new Fury high-speed implement from Versatile joins the vertical tillage Viking in the brand’s implement line. The company debuted the Fury at the Manitoba Ag Days show in Brandon in January. “A lot guys don’t want to run 4.5 or five miles per hour like a traditional tandem disc does,” explains Trevor Jubinville, Versatile’s […] Read more
The face behind CFPS’s classic trucks
Long-time show participant has a passion for heavy trucks
Regular visitors to Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina have likely seen the daily parade of classic trucks and farm machines go past them several times. And each year the parade of machines that make the trip around the show grounds includes some of the same equipment. Many owners of those vintage machines have been […] Read more
Kinze adds Mach Till to its implement line
Three types of equipment will be available in the fall of 2018
Williamsburg, Iowa, based Kinze has long been known for its grain carts and planters. This year the brand is growing its product portfolio by adding the Mach Till high-speed tillage implement line. “Farmers will now be able to obtain three types of equipment from their Kinze dealer, all with the same standard of quality,” said […] Read more
PHOTOS: Versatile replaces the RT 490 combine
The brand makes improvements to the cab and interface in its RT 520 combine
In 2011 Versatile introduced the RT 490 combine. It was the first time the brand — under its current ownership — has offered one since combine production in Winnipeg ceased a few decades ago. Versatile’s parent company combine manufacturer Rostselmash of Russia built and supplied the RT 490 to the Winnipeg brand. Adam Reid, marketing […] Read more
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