Insights and Stories on Equipment

Aug. 19, 2021 at 4:31 pm CDT

A new suite of John Deere W200 Series Self-Propelled Windrowers aim to help farmers harvest their crop quickly and efficiently. The new W235R and W260R windrowers provide: – R Windrowers offer 10 per cent wider windrows than previous models. – 24-mph transport speed that reduces time spent moving between fields. […]

By Glacier FarmMedia staff

Jul. 29, 2021 at 4:07 pm CDT

This summer’s hot, dry weather is increasing the risk of a fire while baling hay. Other factors that can contribute to fires are poor maintenance of the balers, baler breakdowns, friction and static that can build up during baling and baling while hay is dry. Also, producers may have driven […]

By North Dakota State University

Jul. 23, 2021 at 10:02 am CDT

Farmers are always thankful for good neighbours who won’t hesitate to help when you’re in trouble. Jason LeBlanc is certainly one. Last September, he had a huge scare when a combine driven by his teenaged daughter, Gracie, caught fire while she was harvesting canola at the family’s farm near Estevan, […]

By Mark Halsall

Jul. 22, 2021 at 4:34 pm CDT

Last month, Lemken announced the new “Duo” version of its Solitair 9+ seed drill with a divided seed hopper. The seed hopper of the Solitair 9+ Duo holds 1,850 litres. Its capacity can be split 50/50 or 60/40, depending on needs. As a result, two application variants are possible: In […]

By Glacier FarmMedia staff

Jul. 14, 2021 at 3:28 pm CDT

Now available for 2000 series Early Riser planters, Case IH ISO Planter Control gives operators the ability to view high-resolution as-applied planting data in real time — all from one integrated display. “We’re increasingly hearing how operators with mixed-brand fleets need the ability to control and adjust their 2000 Early […]

By Glacier FarmMedia staff