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Porcine epidemic diarrhea, which has reached over 3,500 farms in 25 U.S. states since last April, is now confirmed on 23 farms in Ontario, Manitoba and P.E.I. (Photo courtesy ARS/USDA)
Hogs, Livestock, Machinery

PEDv confirmed in Manitoba, suspected in P.E.I.

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The piglet-killing porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) is now suspected to have reached Canadian hog farms in three provinces. The Manitoba government and Manitoba Pork Council on Friday reported the virus is now confirmed in hogs at a wean-to-finish operation in the province’s southeast, a region known for intensive livestock production and considered to be […] Read more
Newborn piglets under four weeks of age are considered to be at the greatest risk from the PED virus. (Laura Rance photo)
Hogs, Livestock, Machinery

PEDv suspected on Manitoba hog farm

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Winnipeg’s National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease is testing samples from a Manitoba wean-to-finish hog operation suspected of having the province’s first case of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv). The Manitoba Pork Council late Thursday announced that the province’s chief veterinary officer had reported what are believed to be positive samples of PEDv from hogs […] Read more
Tweco portable welder.
Machinery

3-in-1 welders

There are three welders in Tweco’s new machine

U.S.-based Tweco, a division of Victor Technologies, thinks it has the ideal solution for those who can’t justify the expense of buying three different welders. Tweco’s new Fabricator line of welders put MIG, TIG and Stick capability into one affordable machine. The Fabricator line includes four different models with varying outputs. Tom Wermert, Tweco’s brand […] Read more
Machinery

How to pick the right electrodes

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Setting up a welder with the proper electrodes is key to doing a good job. For all three welding processes, MIG, TIG and Stick, there are multiple electrode choices. When using MIG for regular mild steel, which is the most common application on the farm, selecting ER 70S-6 welding wire is the best choice. “For mild steel the best choice would be ER 70S-6,” says […] Read more
Crops, Machinery, Markets, Reuters

Ag crowdfunding platform launches first deal

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Reuters — Crowdfunding has found the farm. AgFunder, an online platform for agriculture-related companies to seek capital through a form of crowd-sourced fundraising, said Wednesday it was launching its first campaign by focusing on a California agricultural data company. Through the online platform, Fresno, California-based OnFarm is looking to raise $400,000 in capital to grow […] Read more
At more than 67,000 square feet, the new Agco parts and distribution centre in Woodstock, Ont. can house 40 per cent more parts than its previous facility. (Ralph Pearce photo)
Crops, Machinery

Pearce: Agco focuses on S. Ontario, East with new distribution centre

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Recognizing agriculture in Ontario is “on the move,” one machinery company is showing its commitment, planting an investment in the heart of southern Ontario. Agco, the U.S.-based manufacturer of 11 brands including Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Gleaner and White, last week opened its new full-stocking parts and distribution centre in Woodstock. At more than 67,000 square […] Read more
Crops, Machinery

Coop Federee to close Que. hardware distribution centre

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Agricultural co-operative La Coop federee plans to close the distribution centre supplying “hardware and material” to its Unimat chain of ag supply and hardware retail stores by early next year. The Quebec co-op giant, whose operations also include fuel company Sonic and meat packer Olymel, said Friday it will gradually shut down those distribution operations […] Read more
Machinery

Electric implement drives still appearing at Agritechnica

Manufacturers have been showing concept machines equipped with electric implement control at the show since 2009. This year was no exception

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Aside from displaying new, market-ready machines, some manufacturers again used Germany’s Agritechnica machinery show to provide a glimpse into the engineering future. Tractors and equipment designed to use high-voltage electricity to power implement drives instead of traditional PTO or hydraulic systems have been appearing at the event since 2009. There were more concept machines advancing that technology […] Read more
Hogs, Livestock, Machinery

PEDv hits more Ont. farrowing barns

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The porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, most often fatal to new young piglets, has appeared so far this week at three more farrow-to-finish operations in southwestern Ontario. Ontario Pork on its website reported two new cases of PEDv at farrow-to-finish barns in Perth and Wellington counties, confirmed Wednesday, along with a case confirmed Tuesday at another […] Read more

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