Better Farming Prairie | September 2024

19 Story Idea? Email Paul.Nolan@Farms.com Better Farming | September 2024 At Renaud’s farm, “we make sure we have some spare parts and monitor crops as they mature.” Anderson also points out that “it’s especially important to focus on the combine. Sharp sections, good knife backing plates, auger settings within spec, draper belts tensioned properly. He says that “hundreds of tons of material have passed through the machine, ultimately wearing parts out. The combine should be gone over in the off-season and parts replaced.” While the functionality of the equipment is essential in the field, it’s also important to remember it travels on roadways as well. “Check your SMV signs on equipment. Are they faded? You need to replace them if they are. Remember, 40 km/h is the speed limit with the SMV sign,” Anderson reminds us. Scouting for pests Scouting fields for pests ahead of harvest time is essential to help you Check your machinery before harvest to minimize downtime in the field. Harvest Tips Tracy Miller photo 22_0470_MH_RackingStocked_HalfHoriz_US_MXsp Mod: October 25, 2023 10:54 AM Print: 06/24/24 page 1 v2.5 WAREHOUSE STORAGE HUGE SELECTION OF PALLET RACKING AND ACCESSORIES IN STOCK πSHIPPING SUPPLY SPECIALISTS COMPLETE CATALOG 1-800-295-5510 uline.ca WIRE DECKING ADDITIONAL BEAMS PALLET RACKING ORDER BY 6 PM FOR SAME DAY SHIPPING

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