John Deere’s latest tractor launch showcases the biggest change to its tractor lineup since the launch of the R series. A recent Ontario event displayed the new tractors to farmers […] Read more
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8RX leads large launch of John Deere tractors
The company has revamped much of its agriculture-use tractor line for 2020
Hesston puts new disc headers out front
Low-profile rotary disc cutterbars provide a cleaner cut
AGCO’s Hesston by Massey Ferguson header line is getting an upgrade with a new 9300 series of RazorBar rotary disc headers for its WR9900 self-propelled windrowers. The 9300 Series Razorbars […] Read more
Better system visibility could boost farm safety
Sensors help when eyes can’t see everything from a tractor seat
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada had 843 farm fatalities between 2003 and 2012, of which 600 involved implements. More than 17 per cent of all deaths were run-overs attributed to drivers […] Read more
Canadian farm equipment sales drop as net farm income plunges
Trade barriers, poor growing conditions and rising costs take bite from income
Canadian farmers are feeling the financial pinch of lost markets and rising expenses after a prolonged period of prosperity, according to recently published statistics. Net farm income plummeted 46 per […] Read more
Ag equipment giant unveils the future
John Deere’s Future Technology Zone displayed research into automation, electrification and artificial intelligence
Glacier FarmMedia – Large farm equipment manufacturers sometimes face disadvantages when it comes to rapid deployment of the latest innovations because they need to maintain brand integrity and so tend […] Read more
Claas adds four-track articulated tractor to its line
The system is different than one that Claas uses on its combines
Glacier FarmMedia – Claas joined an elite group of tractor manufacturers that offer high-horsepower, articulated tractors with four tracks, with its launch of the Xerion TRAC TS at Agritechnica in […] Read more
Ag college students give back in Tractor Tug event
Ontario Agricultural College effort raised record funds at annual event to be donated back to children’s food group
Tractor Tug for Tots, an Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) organization, raised $13,000 at its annual pull held on Nov. 13 on campus. The money will be going towards Food4Kids, a […] Read more
John Deere previews next-generation combine
The even-larger combine is a specialist in threshing grains and oilseeds, with its new draper header
Glacier FarmMedia | Agritechnica – John Deere previewed its twin-rotor X9 combine and a matching draper header designed for small grains and oilseeds, recently during Agritechnica in Hannover, Germany. Matt […] Read more
What’s piloting interest in sprayer drones?
Users say flexibility, lower costs are key factors in growing interest despite technological and regulatory limitations
Drones are now being used for spray applications in countries around the world. And while not commercially commonplace in Canada yet, companies and ag-service providers continue investing time and resources […] Read more
John Deere introduces 8RX line of tracked tractors
The tractors are the industry’s first, four-track rigid- frame tractor direct from a manufacturer
John Deere recently unveiled its new line of 8RX rigid-frame, four-tracked model tractors. Anyone who has walked the aisles at major farm machinery shows recently probably noticed four-tracked, rigid-frame tractors […] Read more