SeedMaster Manufacturing has announced Don Henry as their new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Henry brings with him 27 years of experience in the industry, having worked with with well-known agricultural companies including South Country Equipment, Morris Industries, Brandt Agricultural Products, and Flexi-Coil. Henry says he is thrilled to be a part of the next… Read More
A U.S. appeals court has upheld an earlier court ruling in favour of Farmobile in the legal battle with Farmers Edge over which precision agriculture company can use certain technology for gathering farm machinery data. On Monday, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the founders of Kansas-based Farmobile, affirming a U.S. District Court… Read More
Is your grain cart about to bite the dust? Or maybe you’re already thinking of what’s going to work best for your operation next year? There are a few new grain cart options from Elmer’s Manufacturing to consider. Elmer’s Manufacturing has added a lower profile grain cart with a variety of undercarriages after feedback from… Read More
Harvest season is upon us, and with hot, dry conditions comes the concern for equipment fires in the field. Are you prepared in case of an emergency? The first line of defence is to clean equipment of caked-on oil, grease, and crop residues and by regularly removing excess residues or plant materials wrapped around bearings… Read More
AGCO is bringing forth the fourth generation of Fendt 300 Vario tractors to North America. The 300 Vario tractors are light while still bringing power, which make them a great fit for hay and livestock production, field work, and general farm use. The tractor will be offered in four models — ranging from 100 engine… Read More
After many months trending behind historical levels, July marked the second straight month of higher tractor and combine sales in Canada, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Sales of new two-wheel-drive machines in Canada were up 32.5 per cent versus July of last year, and are now 5.3 per cent… Read More
For nearly a decade, the largest ag tractor in the world has sat dormant in a specially built shed at Heartland Museum at Clarion, Iowa. The beloved Big Bud 16V-747 four-wheel drive tractor now lives on, thanks to help from Titan International, manufacturer of Titan Tires, Titan Wheels, and Goodyear Farm Tires. Big Bud was… Read More
Canada West Harvest Centre has announced plans to open a CLAAS dealership at Kindersley, Sask., this fall. It will be the company’s fifth location in the province. Canada West Harvest Centre offers the full line of CLAAS equipment, and has locations at Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, and Yorkton. “We are excited to further expand our… Read More
Second quarter earnings reports are being released, and the numbers tell the tale of farm equipment manufacturers and dealers struggling to maintain sales of new iron. AGCO — the parent company of Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Gleaner, and Challenger — and Caterpillar both reported net sales down compared to the same time last year. AGCO says… Read More
James Hammerton, who farms with his family at Sweaburg, Ont., is giving double crop soybeans a solid go, with the aid of a stripper header to harvest the preceding wheat. On this episode of the Sharp Edge, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin is joined by Greg Stewart, agronomy lead with Maizex Seeds. Stewart interviews Hammerton about his… Read More
Briggs & Stratton Corporation, the company behind the well-known small engine brand, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S., but it appears the brand will survive. The Wisconsin-based engine manufacturer reported debt exceeding $1 billion in a St. Louis bankruptcy court on Monday. Coinciding with the filing, Briggs & Stratton announced a stock… Read More
Planters and seeders both have their strengths and weaknesses, but with the newest Clean Seed equipment release, the Smart Seeder MAX, you don’t have to choose. Colin Rush, chief operating officer for Clean Seed Agricultural Technologies, joined Shaun Haney to talk about the customer-driven features this new unit has. For the first time, images and… Read More
On this Thursday edition of RealAg LIVE!, host Shaun Haney takes a deep dive into the machinery and technology side of agriculture with President and CEO of Ag Growth International, Tim Close. Shaun and Tim talk about the executive suite of AGI, discussing everything from augers, to bins, to software. Tune in to RealAg LIVE!… Read More
Whether it is due to COVID-19, depressed commodity prices, or other uncertainties, it has been a rough six months for agricultural machinery sales. The month of June, however, has shone a brighter light for new machinery deliveries in Canada. In Canada, 2WD tractors were up 32.1% in the month of June compared to the same… Read More
Seeding equipment-maker Morris Industries will likely be owned by another Saskatchewan-based manufacturer by the end of the month. Rite Way Mfg. is poised to acquire Morris, based on court documents and an announcement published by Morris’ national distributor in Australia. Morris has been in creditor protection since early January. As we reported in May, Superior… Read More
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