Legislative amendments that would exempt farmers’ eligible purchases of natural gas and propane from federal carbon pricing are now en route to Canada’s Senate. Bill C-234, a private member’s bill sponsored by Ben Lobb, the Conservative MP for the southern Ontario riding of Huron-Bruce, passed third reading for adoption in the House of Commons on […] Read more
Machinery
Carbon price exemption for farm gas clears Commons
Bill C-234 next headed to Senate
NH’s methane-powered T6 tractor hits the market
Several years in development, the tractor can run on methane or CNG
Major brands in the auto and machinery sectors are putting emphasis on development of alternative fuel engines. While battery electric is seen as a contender in the passenger car and low-horsepower-equipment segment, other fuels will be needed to replace gasoline and diesel for large vehicles and equipment. And some brands, such as Toyota, are looking […] Read more
Off-season checklist for grain cart inspections
What not to overlook during a winter checkup
Growers have a little more time in winter to pull machines into the shop for maintenance. It’s the perfect opportunity to give the whole farm fleet a thorough inspection to identify potential problems before they lead to a breakdown that will almost certainly occur when time is at a premium. Kinze Manufacturing recently reminded producers […] Read more
How farmers modified planting equipment to match production goals
Farmers share how they adapted existing iron rather than buy new
Are high equipment prices keeping farmers from achieving production goals? Modifying equipment in the shop, rather than buying the right implement outright, could be a solution. Why it matters: Modifying and constructing equipment on the farm can alleviate the high costs of machinery. Through 2022, Colin Elgie and Andrew Barrie, soil fertility and environmental specialists […] Read more
CN, mechanics avert strike with tentative deal
Ratification votes pending
Canadian National Railway and the union representing its mechanics and intermodal and clerical workers have reached a tentative labour deal, averting a potential strike. CN, Unifor Local 100 and Unifor Council 4000 on Monday announced they have reached four new tentative collective agreements to cover about 3,000 railway employees, who had voted earlier this month […] Read more
Manitoba Deere dealer expands westward reach
Enns Bros. to buy Shoal Lake's S.H. Dayton
A major dealer of John Deere equipment in Manitoba is extending its catchment in the province’s west to include a long-established Deere shop. Winnipeg-based Enns Bros. announced Friday it has a deal in place to buy the assets of S.H. Dayton Ltd., a Deere equipment dealership at Shoal Lake, about 100 km northwest of Brandon. […] Read more
New Holland updates the Discbine
Cutter bar updates improve cutting efficiency
Glacier FarmMedia – New Holland updated its line of Discbine mower conditioners by introducing the Discbine Plus series. “The Discbine Plus models have bold, new styling and yellow accents to signify commercial-grade performance,” said Jordan Milewski, conventional hay tools marketing manager for New Holland Agriculture North America. “We’ve focused on enhanced cutting and swath controls […] Read more
Spring road bans loom across Prairies
Mid-March weight limits pending for heavy trucks
MarketsFarm — The looming spring melt across Western Canada will likely disrupt some grain and livestock movement over the next few weeks, as seasonal spring road restrictions come into effect across the Prairies. Spring road restrictions set axle weight limits for vehicles moving on certain roads to reduce the damage heavier loads can cause during […] Read more
AndyClean expands distribution through John Deere parts network
Farmer-owned equipment soap is now available at any location in North America
Nearly one year after Norfolk County farmer Andy Pasztor launched AndyClean High Performance Cleaner, product popularity has grown and it is now available exclusively through the John Deere parts network. Marketed with the tagline “Good Clean Fun,” the apple-scented soap can be purchased in one-gallon or five-gallon quantities at any dealer location in Canada and […] Read more
Cyberattack a $23 million hit on Maple Leaf ledger
Company refused to pay ransom
Last fall’s ransomware attack at pork and poultry packer Maple Leaf Foods led to an “adverse economic impact” of $23 million or more on the company’s bottom line as it worked to restore systems, officials said. The company on Thursday released that estimate as part of its fourth-quarter financial report, in which it booked a […] Read more
