Agco and Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE) from India announced July 1 that they had settled their legal dispute, which began in 2024 over local ownership of the Massey Ferguson brand name and other concerns.
Agco settles legal dispute with TAFE
Indian company will get ownership of the Massey Ferguson brand name exclusively in India, Nepal and Bhutan, but nowhere else
Don’t forget grain handling equipment maintenance
Clean up any grain spills and check leg and auger bearings for excessive wear
Grain storage and handling systems need periodic maintenance to keep them in top condition and prevent in-season breakdowns.
JDLink Boost comes to Canada
Satellite connectivity now available for John Deere equipment
John Deere’s satellite-based connectivity offering called JDLink Boost is now available in Canada.
CNH to offer refreshed farm equipment lineup for 2026
Existing models and the updated line will see price increases due to U.S. tariffs
Those refreshed Case IH and New Holland machines will come with higher price tags, though — and as of May 1, CNH also increased prices on current model year machines not already sold.
John Deere debuts updated F8 and F9 forage harvesters
New machines offer upgraded features and more ponies
John Deere has updated its F8 and F9 forage harvester models. The models have increased horsepower options, expanded automation features and technology offerings compared to previous models.
Massey Ferguson 9S tractors begin arriving this spring
Agco begins initial deliveries to 9S Series tractor buyers
Agco has updated its Massey Ferguson-branded line of 9S tractors.
Trump tariffs mean fewer machinery purchases, higher costs for farmers
Agco plans to spread tariff costs across its full product line, not just the most affected units
Yo-yoing U.S. tariff rates will end up costing farmers more for new machinery and parts — and not just farmers in the U.S. either.
PTx Trimble rolling out new guidance controller
Improved and more capable NAV-960 replaces the NAV-900
The NAV-960 will be the base platform to handle features PTx Trimble expects to offer in the future, including implement applications.
Weidemann introduces a new telehandler model
The T6025 offers low overall design with 6.1-metre lift and 2.5-tonne capacity
Weidemann claims its new T6025 telehandler model’s low two-metre (6.56-foot) overall height makes it ideal for working in farm buildings such as poultry and dairy barns.
A new low-cost electric mini truck to debut in U.S.
Bezos-backed startup has a new take on building electric vehicles
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has started his own electric vehicle company called Slate. It will initially build one model, which can be converted into an SUV or truck.
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