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Equipment, Machinery

Local sales in ag equipment buck national market trends

Evidence at Crop Production Show suggests demand beyond the data

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Even on a largely underperforming harvest outcome, optimism was still present in the majority of the crowd at this year’s Crop Production Show in Saskatoon. It seemed fitting to have the two largest pieces of equipment at the show a couple of booths down from each other. Capacity, horsepower and efficiency have been the focal […] Read more
Never mind the increased demand for horsepower from new tractors — smart-farming tech has increased the demand for power within the cab.
Equipment, Machinery

Power requirements in the modern tractor cab

Charging ports off an aftermarket inverter draw about 20 watts per device

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With modern technology comes modern problems. As more technology is integrated into seeding equipment, more devices require a power source — and in some operations, this may exceed the output of the 12-volt tractor system. The technology in modern seeding equipment has changed from the days of the on/off and up/down switch of early drills. […] Read more
FCC’s charts to consider in 2025
Beef Cattle, Canola, Equipment, Markets

FCC’s charts to consider in 2025

On a per-acre basis, equipment costs have risen faster than farm revenue

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Editor’s Note: Following are excerpts from a Jan. 15 blog post by the Economics branch of Farm Credit Canada. “As we start the new year amid new challenges, including slowing population growth and potential trade barriers, here are our top charts to help make sense of the economic environment for the agriculture and agri-food sector, […] Read more
scott garvey, welding
Equipment, Machinery

Is this $120 welder worth the money?

Reviewing the Mastercraft Extreme-80 120-volt arc welder from Canadian Tire

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A quick online search will show there are more than a few cheap welders out there; most, of course, originate in Asia. Some claim to have some reasonably good features. But even at a low cost, are they worth the money? Is it worth it to take a chance on a no-name, low-cost model? A […] Read more
wild oats and green foxtail
Crops, Equipment

Rethinking weed management

Not every weapon against herbicide resistance comes out of a sprayer

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Farmers up against herbicide-resistant weeds need to rethink their cropping systems and add more angles in their approach to long-term weed control. This advice came from Dr. Drew Lyon of Washington State University during his presentation at the Manitoba Agronomists’ Conference in December. While Lyon’s discussion primarily focused on integrated weed management (IWM) in dryland […] Read more
Unverferth has released its 2520 grain cart, which has a 2,500-bushel capacity.
Equipment, Machinery

New 2,500-bushel grain cart from Unverferth

The new unit offers more capacity and sophisticated data gathering via new digital features

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Unverferth has just introduced the new model 2520 grain cart, which pushes at the upper capacity limits of its cart line with a 2,500-bushel load rating. It’s the biggest cart the brand has ever built. Getting grain out of the cart won’t take more than about two and a half minutes with the cart’s pivoting […] Read more
Darren Wolchyn says the use of solar power on Smart Paddock’s ear tags sets the product apart from others.
Cattleman’s Corner, Equipment, Livestock

GPS system for cattle brings individual animal management to the range

Smart Paddock can measure behaviour of animals far from home

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An Australian company with a Canadian connection, Smart Paddock won the Rising Star category in the Canadian Animal AgTech innovation competition at Agribition in late 2024. Smart Paddock’s founder and chief executive officer, Darren Wolchyn, moved his family from Alberta to Australia and ended up working on GPS-tracking golf carts. Ranching friends in Alberta suggested […] Read more
The ErgoSteer retrofit kit allows high-spec 500 to 1000 Series Fendt tractors to be controlled through a steering joystick mounted on a left-side seat armrest.
Equipment, Machinery

Fendt ErgoSteer brings joystick steering control to tractors

A retrofit option offers a second type of steering input for operators

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A few years ago, Agco’s Fendt brand replaced the steering wheel on its Ideal combines with a joystick control. In 2024 it introduced a retrofit kit that can bring joystick steering control to Fendt tractors, too. That system just won Agco an AE50 award for its design. “It’s 100 per cent retrofittable,” says Daniel Smith, […] Read more
Grain storage and handling systems need periodic maintenance to keep them in top condition — and to prevent in-season breakdowns.
Crops, Equipment, Machinery

Don’t forget year-end grain handling equipment maintenance

Clean up any grain spills and check leg and auger bearings for excessive wear

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Many growers will be hauling grain to local terminals over the winter, which means they’ll be in and out of the bin yard many times — making it a good time for off-season inspections on their grain handling equipment. While it’s easy to remember to pull the big machines into the shop for that, don’t […] Read more

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