The uncertainty surrounding the threat of substantial tariffs on key U.S. trading partners has North American businesses on edge. That is especially true for agricultural equipment manufacturers and the dealers that retail their products.
Machinery
Tariffs add to ‘perfect storm’ for ag equipment dealers
Commodity prices, high inventories and interest rates already pressuring sales as U.S. now threatens more disruption
Crop Production Show 2025: Spray drone research continues
While the use of spray drones for chemical application is still illegal in Canada, research on how to use them efficiently and effectively is ongoing.
Crop Production Show 2025: Episode two of Western Producer documentary launches
During a private event hosted by Glacier Farm Media during the 2025 Crop Production Show, the second episode of the Western Producer's documentary series, Welcome to the Farm Show, made its debut.
Bayer introduces FieldView Drive 2.0 at Crop Production Show 2025
Bayer used the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon this week to introduce Prairie farmers to its new FieldView Drive 2.0 digital system.
Manual transmissions get throttled
Heavy truck manufacturers limit transmission options in order to comply with stricter Canadian emissions regulations
Kenworth sent a sales bulletin to its dealers notifying them they could only spec out 10 per cent of their customers’ new truck orders with a manual transmission. At the moment, the restriction applies only to Kenworth trucks sold in Canada.
New hay tools available from Claas
How applicators find solutions to in-field and efficiency challenges
Claas introduced its new Volto hay tenders and Disco mower conditioners to the European market in early 2024. The company recently announced it intends to make those implements available to North American producers in time for the 2025 season.
Expansion marks Marcrest Manufacturing’s growth in baling sector
Company plans to add a 45,000-square-foot painting shop to its Listowel plant this year
Marcrest Manufacturing, home of the Bale Baron, is painting 2025 red with a significant 45,000-square-foot paint shop expansion. The new building will increase efficiency, provide warehouse space, and potentially create new jobs for the company.
Deere boosts bet on autonomous tractors with new machines
Deere & Co strengthened its bet on autonomous machinery by unveiling new tractors and industrial equipment, capable of operating without the need for a human being in the cab, at the CES trade show in Las Vegas on Monday.
VIDEO: Electric, autonomous tool designed for horticulture sector
Forigo is an Italian equipment-maker specializing in tools for the horticulture and specialty crops sectors. At the EIMA agricultural machinery show in Italy last November, the company presented a new, […] Read more
Bobcat introduces utility class tractors
Bobcat added three new tractor models to its lineup this summer. In a foray into the higher-horsepower utility category, it launched the UT6000 Series
Bobcat added three new tractor models to its lineup this summer. In a foray into the higher-horsepower utility category, it launched the UT6000 Series.
