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KIE Farms boosts productivity with the Triotrac: Save time, reduce fuel costs and keep feed structure intact

October 1, 2025

With over 800 cows to feed, KIE Farms relies on the Triotrac for fast, reliable and consistent mixing. The result: lower fuel costs, better feed quality and a smoother daily routine.


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Myths surrounding spray drones

Before investing in spray drone technology, it is good to know their benefits and limitations.
September 25, 2025
Lucas Weber

Application drones are now a part of normal agricultural practices, but with new modern farming tools like these available, there are often many misconceptions. This technology requires practical thinking and a solid grasp on how it functions.


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Don’t get caught: Prevent accidents with these PTO safety best practices

Regularly inspecting the PTO to ensure all components are securely in place and fastened, testing the driveline guards and ensuring the master shield is properly positioned are some of the steps that can improve safety.
June 24, 2025
Cheryl DeCooman

PTO shafts are a leading cause of entanglement fatalities, accounting for 30% of agricultural deaths in Canada. Ensuring safety when working with PTO-driven equipment is paramount. Regular inspections before, during and after operation are necessary to mitigate risk. The following outlines key safety procedures to follow.


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'We chose the Triotrac self-propelled feed mixer because of the cutting and face quality'

April 1, 2025
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The importance of properly jacking and blocking farm equipment

Key considerations when working on farm equipment to increase safety.
March 13, 2025
Cheryl DeCooman

Jacking and blocking farm equipment are critical steps in ensuring that the worker remains safe and that equipment isn't damaged.


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Maintenance tips to keep equipment running properly

Proactive steps to prevent fatigue can increase worker safety when working on or around farm equipment, in addition to following the manufacturer’s guidelines for specific maintenance requirements.
January 16, 2025
Cheryl DeCooman

Keeping your farm equipment in good condition is a vital part of maintaining a safe operation. Performing regular inspections and routine maintenance ensures your equipment is in safe working condition and can prevent incidents. Employees should not operate any equipment that is not in safe condition. 


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Winter-proof your farm tires: Essential tips for the cold season

Adequate storage, maintenance and care are crucial to making tires last when temperatures drop.
January 7, 2025
Greg Jones

Winter is here and with it comes colder temperatures, wet or icy ground and snow in some areas. Despite the changing weather conditions, you still need to get work done, and farm tire maintenance is crucial to staying productive, no matter the weather.


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Proper silage extraction saves lots of money

December 19, 2024

The type of feed storage and the method of storage and silage are important factors when trying to limit feed losses.


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Alberta rancher develops compostable net wrap for round bales

An area of frustration sparked an idea for Austin Ruud, who has developed a new net wrapping for round bales.
October 8, 2024
Matti McBride

Austin Ruud didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur when he had the idea for a compostable net wrap. Though he comes from a family of entrepreneurs, he had spent the past seven years working full time on the family cow-calf operation in northern Alberta.


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Equipment Hub: Anatomy of a simple repair

January 3, 2024
Brad Nelson

The standard answer to reducing repairs in agriculture or anything else is simply to stop breaking things. The first step, IMHO, (in my humble opinion), is to figure out why something broke in the first place.


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