Glacier FarmMedia– If the GPS system in use on your farm relies on a Wide Area Augmentation System signal, be aware of a planned outage that will occur in the […] Read more
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GPS signal outage planned
Ag tech venture capital stays on sidelines
Entrepreneurs need patience, more plan to achieve profitability to unlock investment
Agriculture venture capital investment was an outlier in 2023, as it increased slightly over 2022, according to the Canadian Venture Capital Association (CVCA). However, that news belied pessimism on the state of ag tech at the recent Agri Tech Venture Forum in Toronto. The forum heard that the availability of capital for agriculture technology entrepreneurs has dried up significantly compared to the heady days of investment growth during the pandemic years.
CNH Industrial cuts 2024 profit view as soft agriculture demand bites
CNH Industrial cut its annual profit forecast on Thursday, squeezed by slowing demand for its tractors and farm equipment as choppy crop prices and higher borrowing costs hinder farmers from making big-ticket farming purchases.
New 5670 Series planters marketed by Kinze
New models and digital agreement for data integration signed with John Deere
Iowa-based Kinze Manufacturing in January announced the debut of its model 5670 line of pivot-fold, split-row planters, which it says offers more convenience and easy serviceability. The planters are available […] Read more
Designing a safe, functional farm workshop
Creating an efficient and safe workshop means considering factors such as air handling, slip hazards, and children’s safety
Glacier FarmMedia – Anyone who has spent days working in a commercial mechanical shop will almost certainly have used the first aid kit to bandage a cut — or worse. […] Read more
‘Mobile skills lab’ to promote careers in ag
Saskatchewan equipment manufacturers receive government funding aimed at finding more workers
A new high-tech “Careers in Ag Mobile Skills Lab” will begin a summer tour of Saskatchewan at Ag in Motion July 16 to 18 to help develop a “talent pipeline” for ag and ag equipment manufacturing.
New PTx brand a blend of precision farming systems
Joint AGCO - Trimble venture combines digital technologies for both retrofit and OEM applications
As of early April there’s a new name on the precision farming landscape: PTx. It includes a joint AGCO – Trimble venture that will take over Trimble’s existing agricultural products […] Read more
Sprayer tire allows operators to carry the same weight with less pressure
Ascenso VDR900 tires promise higher road speeds, better traction
Ascenso Tires’ North America VF model is making inroads in agriculture. “What’s unique is all our tires are D-speed rated (64 km/h). That’s a huge difference compared to many brands,” […] Read more
John Deere reaches for fully autonomous fleet by 2030
Company targets autonomous operations for every job required to grow a corn or soy crop, from tillage to harvest
Glacier FarmMedia – As John Deere unveiled its 2025 model year product line in late February, it brought the company one year closer to a significant date: 2030. That is […] Read more
Move away from AM radio alarms U.S. farm broadcasters
Many electric vehicle manufacturers have removed AM radio because of electromagnetic interference
Glacier FarmMedia – American farm broadcasters are enlisting help in their battle to keep AM radios in electric vehicles. Carah Hart, president of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB), […] Read more
