With rising cybersecurity threats, farm machinery brands have to protect their systems, but farmers want more access to the cab computer and argue for the right to repair their own equipment.
Is the right to repair farm equipment a cybersecurity problem?
Farm equipment brands should be proactive about allowing controlled CPU access, security expert says
VIDEO: Autonomous irrigation system incorporates liquid fertilizer into the mix
The most unusual looking machine at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show this year had to be the autonomous irrigation system from 360 Yield Center, Regional sales manager Loren Weaver talks about […] Read more
Post-harvest is best time to reduce regular maintenance and repair costs, says parts manager
Winter season brings service programs and parts discounts from OEMs
After a hectic harvest season, it’s tempting to park machines in the shed, close the door and forget about them until next spring. That’s not a good idea because equipment maintenance now can help cut costs, says one equipment manager. Dealerships looking to keep their mechanics busy in the off season typically offer discounted inspection rates for machines through the slower late fall and winter period.
VIDEO: Kioti updates features, horsepower in latest tractor lineup
The Kioti tractor brand had a new model to show visitors at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show this year. Here, Ron Wilkie, the company’s regional sales manager for Canada, talks about […] Read more
Lemken Solitair DT blends tillage and seeding
Combination unit wins award for environmental sustainability at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024
Lemken's Solitair DT combination tillage and seeding implement is new to the North American market and has been introduced to farmers at shows around Canada this summer.
VIDEO: Checking out the new features on New Holland’s CR10, CR11 combines
New Holland recently added two new completely redesigned models to its combine lineup, the CR10 and CR11. New Holland cash crop product specialist Paul Jerome spoke with Glacier FarmMedia senior editor for machinery Scott […] Read more
VIDEO: New Holland’s compact machines chock-full of features
New Holland Construction has added two new compact material handling machines to its equipment lineup. At Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show last month, senior editor for machinery Scott Garvey talked with […] Read more
VIDEO: Seeding, tillage combine with Lemken’s Solitair DT
This year Lemken introduced its Solitair DT combination tillage and seed drill implement to the North American market. Here, senior editor for machinery Scott Garvey talks to product specialist Matt […] Read more
VIDEO: Conversion kit makes conventional tractors autonomous
Sabanto, a tech company that offers an autonomy conversion package for a range of conventional ag tractors, showed their system at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show in September. Here, Alex Valdez, […] Read more
Claas updates the Jaguar forage harvester line
New V-Flex knife drum for the 2025 model year improves capacity, efficiency and helps to prevent damage from rocks
Claas Jaguar forage harvesters have a new V-Flex knife drum for the 2025 model year which improves capacity, efficiency and helps to prevent damage from rocks