Another protest blockade of a key Canada-U.S. trade corridor is expected to wrap up by Wednesday. Manitoba RCMP on Tuesday reported they “are now confident that a resolution has been reached” with protestors who, since Thursday, have blockaded Highway 75 leading to the border crossing at Emerson, Man., about 100 km south of Winnipeg. The […] Read more
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Manitoba border blockade expected to end Wednesday
'Resolution' reached, Mounties say
Versatile updates its high-horsepower tractor lineup
New models have more power
Glacier FarmMedia – Last summer, Canadian-based Versatile announced it had rejigged its high-horsepower tractor lineup for the 2022 model year. New model designations will debut with their respective engine ratings matching the new model numbers, except for the new, more powerful flagship 620, which offers slightly less at 616. The previous seven-model line of wheeled, […] Read more
New Holland debuts redesigned T7 HD tractors
An all-new cab and enhanced digital features offered in 14 models
Glacier FarmMedia – In a press event streamed live online from Europe last year, senior executives from New Holland announced the introduction of the new, 14-model line of T7 Heavy Duty series tractors, which join New Holland’s larger T8 and T9 series tractors by coming from the factory with the brand’s digital Precision Land Management […] Read more
Opinion: Autonomous choices grow for farm machinery
John Deere’s recent announcement that it will be selling autonomous 8R tractors for tillage this year elicited a not-surprising reaction from farmers. It was a mixed response, as is often the case for new technology, especially technology that might significantly change something they’ve been doing and, in many cases, liked doing, for generations. This isn’t […] Read more
Deere says its robo-tractors are ready to till the fields
Detroit | Reuters — Deere and Co. said Tuesday it will start commercial delivery this year of technology that enables a tractor to till a field without an operator in the cab, a first for the top North American tractor manufacturer after years of effort to automate farm work. Deere plans a low-volume launch this […] Read more
Armrest, joystick are farmers’ new best Fendt friends
Controls at operators’ fingertips are combined with a range of display options
Glacier FarmMedia – The FendtOne operator interface has been expanded to more tractors in the Fendt lineup. The system was released on the 700 Gen 6 last year. During the Farm Progress show in Decatur, Illinois, this summer the company announced it will also be a standard feature on the Fendt 300, Fendt 500, Fendt […] Read more
Versatile tractor maker’s majority owner boosts stake
Russia's Rostselmash raises ownership to almost 97 per cent
The Russian farm equipment manufacturer which held just over 80 per cent of Canadian tractor and equipment maker Buhler Industries has now taken up near complete ownership. Winnipeg-based, publicly-traded Buhler Industries announced Wednesday that Combine Factory Rostselmash has bought another 16.3 per cent of Buhler shares for $3 per share, or about $12.25 million. Buhler, […] Read more
Claas sees more semiconductor chip snags in 2022
'It's going to be a tough next six months'
Paris | Reuters — Agricultural machinery maker Claas said Thursday it expects difficulties in securing semiconductor chips to persist for the first half of next year, which could curb a surge in profits linked to booming farm demand. An upturn in orders from farmers, who are benefiting from high crop prices after several lean years, […] Read more
Deere’s striking U.S. workers accept revised offer
Operations to resume Wednesday night, company says
Production and maintenance workers at 14 Deere and Co. plants are expected to return to work starting Wednesday night after voting to approve a new contract. United Auto Workers (UAW), which represents over 10,000 Deere employees in the U.S., said late Wednesday its members voted 61 per cent in favour of new six-year collective bargaining […] Read more
New Puma boasts better lighting, more digital options
Case IH tractor increases flexibility for operator and has more transmission options
Case IH now has its new Puma tractor version into Canada, after its arrival was delayed by COVID-19-driven challenges. The new Puma is split into two groups, based on short and long wheelbase. The shorter wheelbase tractor is more maneuverable, with lower horsepower, whereas the longer wheelbase tractors are more powerful and with more options […] Read more
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