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Shop work orders for farm machinery repairs

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This one-page tip sheet from the Farmers' Advocate Offices provides basic advice to assist farmers in making sure that a dealership properly fills out the work order for repairs to farm machinery.

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Safety Up – on power takeoffs

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A power takeoff shaft is an efficient way to transfer mechanical power between a farm tractor and an implement. It's also a very significant workplace hazard. This fact sheet provides basic... More ≫

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A power takeoff shaft is an efficient way to transfer mechanical power between a farm tractor and an implement. It's also a very significant workplace hazard. This fact sheet provides basic information on how to prevent power takeoff injuries.

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Safety Up – on tractors

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This fact sheet provides basic information about hazards related to tractors usage on the farm. Tractors may be safer than they have ever been, but they are still the leading cause of farm... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides basic information about hazards related to tractors usage on the farm. Tractors may be safer than they have ever been, but they are still the leading cause of farm fatalities across Canada.

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Safety Up – at harvest

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Harvest is the peak season for agriculture-related injuries and fatalities. This fact sheet provides basic information on how to avoid harvesting hazards.

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Emergence and yield comparison of mid row and side banding seeding/fertilizer systems

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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,... More ≫

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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, Formulation, Timing, and Rate on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Agronomic Performance. This detailed Research Update presents a preliminary summary of the findings, with with a special focus on an agronomic comparison of mid-row banding and side-banding systems.

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Testing of air-seeder openers 2004/2005

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Presents the results of the testing of various air-seeder openers. Includes a general description of the each air-seeder openers, outlines the testing procedure and discusses results of the testing.

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Post-emergent swine manure injection on cereal crops

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With increased hog production in Western Canada, manure is becoming a valuable fertilizer source to farms that are near hog operations. Most swine manure is applied to annual cropland in the fall... More ≫

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With increased hog production in Western Canada, manure is becoming a valuable fertilizer source to farms that are near hog operations. Most swine manure is applied to annual cropland in the fall or spring of each year. This study looked at the possible benefits of extending the application season to include manure injection at the post-emergent crop stage. It was found that post-emergent, low-disturbance injection of swine manure on wheat was an effective and economic means of boosting grain protein. However, late manure application, after the wheat was past the 3-leaf state, resulted in potential yield loss due to coulter injection and wheel track damage.

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Comparison of alternative mechanical & chemical top-kill methods for seed potatoes

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Seed potato is a high value crop with considerable potential in the prairie provinces. Top-killing of the plant foliage prior to harvest induces tuber maturity and accelerates skin set, making the... More ≫

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Seed potato is a high value crop with considerable potential in the prairie provinces. Top-killing of the plant foliage prior to harvest induces tuber maturity and accelerates skin set, making the potatoes more resistant to disease and spoilage during storage. Top-killing can be achieved through chemical or mechanical means, or a combination of both. This research update reports on results of comparisons of the performance of two styles of mechanical shredders when used in combination with various treatments with Reglone.

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Hog manure as a fertilizer in the gray soil zone

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Research in the Brown, Dark Brown, and Black soil zones of Saskatchewan has shown that swine manure is an excellent, sustainable source of fertilizing annual crops. This research update reports on... More ≫

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Research in the Brown, Dark Brown, and Black soil zones of Saskatchewan has shown that swine manure is an excellent, sustainable source of fertilizing annual crops. This research update reports on testing of swine manure as a fertilizer in the low organic matter Gray soil zone. Results show annual applications of liquid swine manure produced good annual crop yields with no evidence of soil nutrient buildup or leaching.

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Mid row band or side band? An agronomic comparison of mid row banding and side banding systems

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There has been a dramatic shift in farming practices with the move to one-pass, low-disturbance direct seeding systems. Direct seeding equipment has evolved rapidly to meet the challenging... More ≫

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There has been a dramatic shift in farming practices with the move to one-pass, low-disturbance direct seeding systems. Direct seeding equipment has evolved rapidly to meet the challenging seeding/fertilizing needs of prairie farmers. Two systems, mid row band and side band, are both popular. The objective of the project reported on in this research update was to provide an agronomic comparison of mid row band/side brand seeding and fertilizing systems. Results show that neither system outperformed the other, and both provided excellent agronomic results.

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