In early March, John Deere had a lot to talk about at its display at the Commodity Classic farm show in Denver, Colorado. Among other announcements, the company introduced several new features for its 2026 model year combines.
John Deere introduces several combine updates for 2026
Features include automation improvements that use header-mounted cameras to measure incoming crop and manage ground speed
ANALYSIS: U.S. auto sector tariffs an “own goal”
Uncertainty caused by the on-again-off-again tariff threat has already disrupted production of some vehicles
The uncertainty caused by the on-again-off-again tariff threat has already disrupted production of some vehicles
ANALYSIS: U.S. announces 25 per cent additional tariffs on autos
“Foreign-made” automobiles from all countries to be affected
It was unclear after the announcement how the tariff would be applied to the integrated North American auto sector, which builds sub-assemblies for autos in all three countries before they're added to finished vehicles.
ANALYSIS: Carney bypasses U.S. in first trip as PM
As the trade war rages and the U.S. administration continues to threaten Canadian sovereignty, it’s no surprise Mark Carney is bypassing Washington and heading to Europe on his first international trip as prime minister.
Lutnick suggests U.S. to eventually make new bilateral trade deals
Minnesota governor says the U.S. has become untrustworthy
As NATO secretary general Mark Rutte sat quietly beside U.S. president Donald Trump in an Oval Office press conference March 13, the president declared that Canada, a key NATO nation, should willingly submit to American dominance.
Farm machinery associations respond to retaliatory proposals
Agriculture equipment may soon be widely tariffed for the first time since the Second World War
The North American Equipment Dealers Association says Canadian counter-tariffs on farm machinery could severely impact the sector.
CNH brands introduce new utility tractors
Updates to the Farmall C and PowerStar lines come from Case IH and New Holland
At the World Ag Expo in Tulare, California, the two CNH brands, Case IH and New Holland, were each displaying a single example of the updated line of utility tractors they intend to offer farmers this year.
OPINION: Living month to month in the tariff era
Just one day after implementing an across-the-board 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports, U.S. president Donald Trump has changed his mind.
SDF to build low-horsepower tractors under Massey brand
Agco and SDF partner to expand MF tractor offerings up to 85 horsepower
Agco announced Wednesday that it and Italy-based SDF (Same-Deutz-Fahr) have signed a supply agreement. SDF will build a low-horsepower range of utility tractors for Agco’s Massey Ferguson brand.
CNH introduces AI Tech Assistant
Pilot program gives dealerships improved access to repair information to provide customer support with less research
CNH’s AI Tech Assistant uses artificial intelligence to help mechanics find relevant repair procedures for most of the company’s equipment offerings from the last 40 years.