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January 1, 2007
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Results of a major seeding research project conducted in Saskatchewan during the 2000, 2001 and 2002 growing years were presented in the report The Effect of Nitrogen Fertilizer Placement,...
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June 1, 1995
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This report summarizes how to determine the safe rates of nitrogen that can be placed with either cereal or canola seed in a single pass.
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April 1, 1992
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Seed boots on an air seeder are used to place the seed and fertilizer in the soil after the soil opener. These seed boots are designed to mount on the back of cultivator shanks. This report...
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September 1, 1991
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Presents summary findings of tests to assess the dependability of energy-free water fountains under Western Canadian winter conditions, and to compare the operational and maintenance requirements...
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June 1, 1985
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Explains the cause of PTO vibration in tractors and how this can be eliminated.
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March 1, 1985
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A wide diversity of seeding implements is available to cereal and oilseed growers, for all kinds of planting conditions. With all the available options, knowing what to look for, and how to assess...
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February 1, 1985
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Some cattle farmers, who once fed their cattle baled hay, are now investigating more productive systems. They are attracted tosilage systems due to the ease of handling and better overall feed...
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January 1, 1983
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There are three main types of cultivators: the field cultivator, intermediate cultivator, and the heavy duty cultivator or chisel plow. The cultivator type and the field conditions that the...
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August 1, 1980
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Describes the methods used historically to survey land during the settlement of the Prairies, and looks at the accuracy of the division of land into one mile sections during this period.
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April 1, 1980
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Determining the size or capacity of a combine is one of the most important, and complex, parts of field testing a combine. This article describes how the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute...