Power Pin, known for its innovative tractor hitch design, is now offering a line of quick-connect hitches for on-road applications.

Power Pin Inc. expands product offering

For over 25 years, Power Pin Inc. has been building tractor-implement hitches. Now they’re offering a new line of products, under their Hit-N-Hitch division, for trucks and trailers. “It’s a complete on-road system for trucks and trailers,” says Gary Wilson, sales manager for Power Pin’s Hit-N-Hitch division. “Everything we learned in the last 25 years […] Read more



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Bourgault introduces L7550 tow-between seed cart

Bourgault introduces a new cart, and more drill options

This year Bourgault used Canada’s Farm Progress Show to introduce growers to another new addition to its 7000 Series seed cart line. The L7550 takes the features of the existing tow-behind 7550 and puts them into a tow-between configuration. The “L” in the new cart’s model number stands for “leading” (tow between). The introduction of […] Read more



Railway audit inadequate before Lac-Megantic disaster, TSB says

Lac-Megantic, Quebec | Reuters –– The Canadian government did not adequately audit the railroad company at the center of the Lac-Mégantic crude tanker disaster, which last year killed 47 people, an independent federal agency said on Tuesday, as it called for tougher scrutiny of the rail industry. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada, which issued […] Read more

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Cargill takes signing grain contracts online

Farmers signing grain contracts with the Canadian arm of Cargill no longer have to face the fax. Winnipeg-based Cargill AgHorizons announced Monday it now offers farmers the option of signing contracts electronically, using e-signatures connected to their accounts through the company’s website. The company said its e-signature service allows farmers to review and sign contracts […] Read more





Clean Seed Capital Group introduced a full working prototype of its CX6 “hybrid” seeding system. The drill, which rides on tracks, includes a 400-bushel, six-compartment tank and 60-foot tool bar.

CX6 concept takes shape

Last year Clean Seed Capital Group introduced its hybrid seeding concept. 
This year it showed a complete prototype drill

When Clean Seed Capital Group introduced its hybrid CX6 seeding concept at Canada’s Farm Progress Show last year, it won the People’s Choice Award. This year after displaying a complete CX6 Smart Seeder prototype, the company again snapped up that honour. That isn’t too surprising. The group’s drill was one of the most talked about displays at […] Read more

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Seed Hawk debuts new features for the 2016 model year

New grain tanks, an 84-foot tool bar and a completely 
new metering system will 
soon see production

Evolve your farm,” reads Seed Hawk’s new corporate slogan, which could be seen nearly everywhere around the company’s display during this year’s Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina. And as Pat Beaujot, the firm’s founder and director of strategic markets, pointed out during a presentation to dealers, customers and members of the media at the […] Read more