“We’re showing in a big way and hope that our customers from eastern Europe are able to attend.” – DON HENRY, BEHLEN Walking among the displays at Agritechnica, the world’s largest farm machinery exhibition held here in November, anyone from Manitoba or Saskatchewan could be forgiven for feeling a little proud. Canadian and provincial flags
Prairie Manufacturers Target New Markets Abroad
Agritechnica: The World’s Largest Farm Machinery Exhibition
This city, which calls itself the “city of international fairs,” is home to Agritechnica, the world’s largest farm machinery exhibition. The biannual show has seen its attendance rise incrementally to over 350,000 visitors per event since its inception in 1985. DLG, the German agricultural society that organizes the show, reports the number of exhibitors booking
Low-Cost Alarms Improve Farm Security
Farms are home to some pretty valuable merchandise these days. And although rural residents often expect to be able to leave homes and buildings unlocked, they can fall victim to thefts just as easily as city residents, maybe even more easily given their remote locations. So it may be wise to consider just how secure
Two-Way Radios Can Be Useful On The Farm
It seems nearly everyone has a cellphone these days; but although they are useful tools, cellphones have limitations when it comes to communication between machinery operators in farm fields. Unloading from a moving combine is one example of where cellphones can fall short. “The immediacy of cellular communication isn’t fast enough (for jobs such as
Monitoring Key To Safe Grain Storage
“If you had a bucketful of money, you’d be out checking on it every day” – DAVE CROMPTON, OPI SYSTEMS PRESIDENT It’s often been said that grain in the bin is like money in the bank. But that old analogy may not be a good one. Grain in storage is much less secure, even in
Keeping Insects Out Of Your Bins
While excess moisture frequently causes spoilage in stored grain, damage from insects can also account for significant losses. But with preplanning and monitoring, insect damage can easily be reduced, or even eliminated. According to the Canadian Grain Commission, clean bins and cool grain are the key. Thoroughly cleaning storage bins between seasons is the first
RTMs Can Also Be Built For High-Energy Efficiency
”The way to get control of energy use in ahouse is to build it tight and control ventilation.” Even though oil prices have dropped recently, future home heating costs remain uncertain. As a result, those thinking of building a new house this year may want to consider using energy-efficient construction standards like those in the
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
