The uncertainty caused by the on-again-off-again tariff threat has already disrupted production of some vehicles
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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
Prairie equipment manufacturers adjust to tariffs
Some ag equipment makers moved U.S.-bound machines south before tariffs were imposed
In 2023, Saskatchewan exported about $834 million worth of agricultural equipment to the United States. A portion of those exports were straw choppers and weed seed control units, manufactured by Redekop at its plant near Saskatoon.
Anti-tariff lobbyists struggle in Washington
A prominent lobbyist in Washington, D.C., who represents manufacturers of machinery and farm equipment in America is having little success with U.S. president Donald Trump's administration on tariffs.
Can autonomous systems cut costs on the farm?
Agco claims its prototype Outrun system has shown ROI benefits
Glacier FarmMedia – Does autonomous equipment improve the farm’s overall profit picture? Agco says it has demonstrated exactly that during initial field trials of its Outrun retrofit autonomy kit, which it introduced to the farm media near Salina, Kansas in late June. “What we’re providing is a kit that takes a tractor and allows it […] Read more
Compaction almost unavoidable during wet 2024 spring
It’s too early to fix most affected areas, best to wait until harvest
The 2024 planting season started out very wet in most of Ontario. It was often difficult to know whether poor-looking crops or soil conditions were caused by compaction or by rain that just kept coming. When two weeks of generally dry weather allowed most of the water to get away, widespread areas showed unmistakable signs […] Read more
John Deere launches T6 800 combine
The updated Class 7 straw walker model is designed to replace the conventional T670 and will begin production this fall
After New Holland introduced the rotary combine concept with its first TR model in the 1970s, that threshing system came to dominate the market in North America. Though it may seem like the conventional straw walker combine has faded into obscurity, it hasn’t. Many brands offer at least one model of that style. John Deere […] Read more
Law to prevent machinery lockouts stalled in Senate
Federal budget outlines plans for consultations on equipment interoperability and the right to repair machinery
Canadian short-line agriculture equipment manufacturers raised the alarm recently when manufacturers of major brands locked the onboard digital systems on selected machines. The move effectively prevents short-line manufacturers from connecting their attachments to those machines, which locks them out of the market. It has particularly affected Canadian short-line manufacturers who build combine and swather headers. […] Read more
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 in 12/23-row and 16/31-row configurations that will work on both 15- and 30-inch row spacings. The pivot fold gives them a narrow width for road […] 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,” said Canadian sales manager Mike Massé, at the Ascenso booth at the London Farm Show. “We’ve also got a unique mud breaker. It’s part of […] Read more
What’s legal and what’s not for farm equipment on the road
MTO officers provide overview of regulations for farm operators
Farm equipment and farm operators are exempt from many of Ontario’s highway transportation regulations, but these exemptions are far from uniform. During an Ontario Agricultural Conference session, transportation ministry enforcement officers Yvette Campeau and Matthew Mitchell reminded attendees that such exemptions rely on a number of qualifiers. Why it matters: Safely moving farm implements and […] Read more
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