John Deere is rolling out what it calls its second-generation autonomous options, announced at CES 2025 this week in Las Vegas. To be offered across agriculture, construction, and commercial landscaping, Deere says its autonomous technology will integrate advanced computer vision, AI, and cameras to help machines navigate work environments. "Our agriculture, construction, and commercial landscaping... Read More
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Farmers across Western Canada can expect to see plenty of new John Deere C-Series air carts rolling through fields in spring 2025. The company had 30 of the air carts in action across the Prairies and the western U.S. in 2024 and farmers will see the full lineup in the upcoming year. The C-Series includes... Read More
It's not a surprising trend, as farmers have indicated that equipment is one place they're trying to cut expenses, but sales of nearly all equipment classes on both sides of the border continued their downward slide in November. To break down the latest numbers put out by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), host of... Read More
Farmers got their first look at new John Deere predictive ground speed automation harvesting technology this fall and they like what they've seen, reports Bergen Nelson, Deere’s go-to-market manager for harvesting equipment. Earlier this year, the company rolled out both predictive ground speed automation and harvest settings automation on its model year 2025 S7 combines.... Read More
It's no secret that farmers are looking for more productivity for their farm machinery dollar. A key part of that farming formula is capacity, specifically larger equipment that can get more done in a day and help cover the big acres that many farmers are working across vast tracks of land. Saskatchewan-based Bourgault Industries has... Read More
Year-over-year tractor sales are continue to slide in both Canada and the U.S. According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), October 2024 sales of ag tractors in Canada declined by 15.1 per cent compared to the same month in 2023. The story was similar in the U.S. where tractor sales dropped... Read More
Salford has expanded its Halo tillage line with the addition of a 15-foot Halo VRT, an implement capable of varying tillage intensity on a forward folding, narrow transport frame. Launched in 2022, Salford says the Halo VRT is a good fit for farmers looking to adjust tillage levels and manage residue. Key features include easily... Read More
Kioti Tractor is boosting its commitment to the Canadian market with the opening of a new warehouse at Milton, Ont. The facility will increase Kioti's operational capacity, allowing the tractor maker to deliver enhanced support and service to dealers and customers across Canada, says a company release. "We value our Canadian customers and dealers and... Read More
It can be easy to be impressed by slick new technology — the lights and displays, read outs and even images. With technology comes data, and it's actually the data collected that really proves a tech's worth. It's crucial, then, that tech adopters understand the data analysis portion of ag tech, but this isn't always... Read More
Over its 244-year history, Lemken has built a strong reputation for manufacturing tillage tools and in recent years the company has expanded its production to include seeders and planters. In this report from Canada's Outdoor Farm Show at Woodstock, Ont., Lemken marketing specialist Ivor Bernatsky discusses how the evolution of the company is reflected in... Read More