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ASABE to Revise Standards on Agricultural Equipment Lighting and Marking

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has initiated projects to revise two of its most frequently cited engineering standards, ANSI/ASAE S276.6, Slow Moving Vehicle Identification Emblem (SMV Emblem) and ANSI/ASAE S279.14, Lighting and Marking of Agricultural Equipment on Highways. more...

ASABE Revises Biodiesel Fuel Testing Standard

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has revised its standard for testing biodiesel fuel. more...

NEW LEON QV400 Dozer Blade for Versatile 4WD Tractors

NEW for 2010, LEON’S MFG. COMPANY INC. proudly offers a NEW LEON QV400 ‘Quick On–Quick Off’ 4WD Dozer Blade Series to fit Versatile 4WD Tractor Models 305-340-375-400. LEON’S patented mounting is the safest and fastest in the industry. more...

Also visit the LEON website at www.leonsmfg.com for 'working pictures and video' of this powerful Dozer Blade Unit in action!

ASABE Develops Standard for Measuring Percentage of Commingled Grains in Combine Harvest

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has developed a standard for estimating the amount of commingled grains in a combine harvest. more...

Seed Hawk excited about plant expansion

A Saskatchewan seeder manufacturer is embarking on a major expansion for the second time in as many years. more...

Buhler Industries Acquires Assets of Feterl Manufacturing Corp.

Buhler Industries Inc (TSX: BUI) has purchased the assets of Feterl Manufacturing Corp. of Salem, SD. The acquisition enables Buhler Industries to expand the line of Farm King grain handling equipment and increase auger manufacturing capacity. more...

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Support PAMI’s National Accreditation Application

The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) has achieved its objective of securing national Standards Council of Canada (SCC) accreditation for its equipment testing facilities in Humboldt with support from the federal and provincial governments. more...

Large drawbar pin ready when implement size catches up

Power Pin of Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask., has a new Category Five hitch. There are few implements now available that can take a 2.75 inch drawbar pin, so the hitch is mainly for future needs. more...

New Brand Strategy announced by Buhler Industries

Buhler Industries Inc (TSX: BUI) has released details on a new product brand plan, including the launch of two new company websites. more

ASABE Adopts International Standard on Tractor Drawbars

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has adopted with deviations ISO 6489-3:2004, Agricultural vehicles – Mechanical connections between towed and towing vehicles – Part 3:  Tractor drawbar. more

Ag Growth Profits up 55% in 3Q, Late Harvest May Push Grain Storage Sales Higher in 4Q

Fueled by strong sales of its portable grain storage and other equipment, Ag Growth International reported record thrid quarter sales that incread profits by 55%... more

FEWA-AIMRA becomes the Equipment Marketing & Distribution Association (EMDA)

The membership of FEWA-AIMRA has voted to change the association’s name to the Equipment Marketing & Distribution Association (EMDA), effective November 7, 2009.   more...

EMDA Elects New Board Members

Newly elected officers and directors of the Equipment Marketing & Distribution Association (EMDA) for 2009-2010 are: more...

JAY•LOR of Orton, Ontario was named winner at the prestigious Ag Innovations 2009 Awards for their Alexander Knife (patent pending).

JAY•LOR, selected from a number of nominees from across Canada, was one of six winners Wednesday night - November 11th, at the Agri-Trade Show and Sale at Westerner Park, Red Deer Alberta. more...

Asabe Adopts International Standard for 80mm Ball Type Coupling Device

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has adopted without deviations the international standard ISO 24347, Agricultural vehicles - Mechanical connections between towed and towing vehicles - Dimensions of ball-type coupling device (80 mm). more...

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