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JDLink Boost comes to Canada
John Deere’s satellite-based connectivity offering called JDLink Boost is now available in Canada.
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CNH to offer refreshed farm equipment lineup for 2026
Those refreshed Case IH and New Holland machines will come with higher price tags, though — and as of May…
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John Deere debuts updated F8 and F9 forage harvesters
John Deere has updated its F8 and F9 forage harvester models. The models have increased horsepower options, expanded automation features…
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Massey Ferguson 9S tractors begin arriving this spring
Agco has updated its Massey Ferguson-branded line of 9S tractors.
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Trump tariffs mean fewer machinery purchases, higher costs for farmers
Yo-yoing U.S. tariff rates will end up costing farmers more for new machinery and parts — and not just farmers…
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Case IH aims to “get ahead of the change”
Case IH parent company CNH’s FieldOps equipment management system is now ”probably resonating the most with our customer base,” Kurt…

Artificial intelligence put to work on extension
Farm Credit Canada, Results Driven Agriculture Research unveil AI tool designed to produce ‘timely advice’ for farmers
Farm Credit Canada and Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) have unveiled a generative artificial intelligence tool called Root

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
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.

Basket rakes make top-quality windrows
There are more rotary rakes in the marketplace, but basket rakes still have their fans
Boxy, clean windrows help make better hay bales and a basket rake excels in those areas, says Bart Elder of Vermeer.

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.

Case IH aims to “get ahead of the change”
An executive discusses the company’s plans for new — and used — equipment
Case IH parent company CNH’s FieldOps equipment management system is now ”probably resonating the most with our customer base,” Kurt Coffey says.