John Deere will add new automation, digital and machine updates to its 2026 model combines that the manufacturer promises will deliver efficiency, crop insights and ease of operation across a variety of harvesting conditions. In this report from Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado, Bergen Nelson, John Deere go-to-market manager for harvesting equipment, says the updates… Read More
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Biologicals hold tremendous potential for crop production — there’s growing proof that products that fix nitrogen and help manage plant stress can contribute to higher yields. But it’s still early days for the sector and many manufacturers are working to fine-tune best management practices that will allow growers to see consistent performance when using the… Read More
Ontario dairy farmers got their first look at Highline Manufacturing’s AMX1000S self-propelled TMR mixer at the Canadian Dairy XPO at Stratford, Ont. The Vonda, Sask.-based manufacturer built the twin-screw, 1,000 cubic foot mixer to deliver capacity for feed rations as well as the ability to move around farming operations with relative ease, says Highline’s director… Read More
Understanding when a crop is most vulnerable to stress is key to maximizing yield potential. While corn is most susceptible to stress at pollination and cereal crop yield is highly sensitive to stress in the early stages, the most critical period for both making and breaking yield in soybeans occurs late in the growing season…. Read More
Sprayer updates from John Deere will help farmers save input costs, reduce crop damage and help the bottom line, the company says. At Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado, Deere rolled out a series of updates for its sprayer lineup, including new See & Spray Select variable rate technology and AutoTrac automation and ExactApply improvements. In… Read More
Variable rate strategies can make a big difference when it comes to optimizing inputs and maximizing yield potential, but any VR strategy needs good data to draw from. To know how much of a difference a variable rate strategy is making requires counting plant stands and comparing those to pre-set targets, says Derek Rude, vice-president… Read More
Growers will have access to a new configuration of Case IH’s Early Riser planter for crop year 2026. The planter will be the 10th configuration of the Early Riser and feature a 90-foot wide frame, 24-rows, and 22-inch row spacing. In this interview from Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado, Case IH planter marketing manager Dave… Read More
Whether you’re a grower, agronomist, or ag retailer, Westfield, Indiana-based Taranis believes its crop intelligence platform can play a key role in helping make the right crop management decisions throughout the growing season. The foundation of the Taranis program is artificial intelligence (AI). Cory Edge, the company’s customer success influencer, is a big believer in… Read More
Vive Crop Protection has received expanded Canadian registration for AZteroid FC 390. Canadian potato growers first gained access to fungicide in 2024 to fight rhizoctonia and black scurf. The updated registration now allows sugar beet and radish growers to add the fungicide to their disease control toolboxes. Vive chief technology officer Dr. Doug Baumann says… Read More
Micronutrients are a small ingredient in the crop nutrition recipe but farmers need to pay attention because deficiencies can produce a yield and profit hit. What’s the best strategy for managing micros like boron, zinc, iron and manganese? Agronomy Advantage agronomist Deb Campbell says micronutrient management can be complex and confusing, but with the right… Read More