I spent five days at Agritechnica 2023 and here are five things I learned. It’s a challenge sometimes to pull out the strong European policy influence on exhibitors and farmers […] Read more
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5 lessons learned at Agritechnica
Agritechnica wrap-up: New combines, tractors and industry trends
Agritechnica is the world’s largest agriculture machinery show, drawing more than 400,000 people from around the world to Hannover, Germany. Glacier FarmMedia Senior Technology Editor John Greig was there and […] Read more
A look back at a Massey Ferguson milestone
The company built a new assembly plant designed for a new line of combines
Glacier FarmMedia – “Get up to date or go out of business.” That quote appeared in one of the many official press releases Massey Ferguson’s public-relations people handed out on […] Read more
Profits up at agriculture equipment makers
Higher sales and profit margins boost the balance sheets of major agricultural implement makers
As the height of the pandemic fades, COVID-induced problems for the big farm equipment brands are starting to ease. Their sales numbers have seen a post-pandemic jump. Sales of utility […] Read more
New agriculture tire designs introduced
BKT and Titan debut new specialty agriculture tires
Glacier FarmMedia – Tires are one component on agriculture equipment that has significantly evolved in recent years. Bias ply tires once dominated the agriculture equipment sector just as they did […] Read more
Case IH celebrates 100 years of the Farmall tractor
Heritage brand name celebrates a major anniversary with planned events
Glacier FarmMedia – Anyone who grew up on a farm or spent summers at a grandparents’ or uncle’s farm likely has a fond memory of a particular tractor brand. Tapping […] Read more
Skateboard wheel next innovation
The Swift wheel is a replacement for conventional irrigation tires
Glacier FarmMedia – How might revolutionary skateboard wheels relate to farm tires? If Shark Wheel has its way, skateboard tire technology will grow to become big tractor tires. Machine power […] Read more
Poor machinery maintenance defeats good tech
Most profit-killing problems that plague high-tech planters can be traced to simple, easily addressed mechanical issues
Glacier FarmMedia – Running new fancy planters is fun. Working on dirty, used ones is less fun. But huge problems can be avoided if farmers take time to ensure their […] Read more
AndyClean expands distribution through John Deere parts network
Farmer-owned equipment soap is now available at any location in North America
Nearly one year after Norfolk County farmer Andy Pasztor launched AndyClean High Performance Cleaner, product popularity has grown and it is now available exclusively through the John Deere parts network. […] Read more
Big Bud tractor designed for easy repair
The new machine has a 1.5-inch thick frame, C-18 engine with a horsepower range from 640 to 750 and CAT 988 HD axles
Glacier FarmMedia – Big Bud tractors will roll off a production line this year for the first time since 1991. “We’re going back and building a new run of tractors […] Read more
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