Agco announced Wednesday that it and Italy-based SDF (Same-Deutz-Fahr) have signed a supply agreement. SDF will build a low-horsepower range of utility tractors for Agco’s Massey Ferguson brand.
SDF to build low-horsepower tractors under Massey brand
Agco and SDF partner to expand MF tractor offerings up to 85 horsepower
Tariffs add to ‘perfect storm’ for ag equipment dealers
Commodity prices, high inventories and interest rates already pressuring sales as U.S. now threatens more disruption
The uncertainty surrounding the threat of substantial tariffs on key U.S. trading partners has North American businesses on edge. That is especially true for agricultural equipment manufacturers and the dealers that retail their products.
Bayer introduces FieldView Drive 2.0 at Crop Production Show 2025
Bayer used the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon this week to introduce Prairie farmers to its new FieldView Drive 2.0 digital system.
Rite Way and Morris to operate under new parent company
Farmers may soon begin seeing new names appearing on the sides of implements made by Rite Way Manufacturing and Morris Equipment as the two brands begin operating under parent company Superior Farms Equipment Ltd.
Nominations open for international Women in Ag Award
Do you know a woman working in agriculture that has made an outstanding contribution to the industry? If so, a nomination to receive an international “Women in Ag Award” may be in order.
‘Mobile skills lab’ to promote careers in ag
Saskatchewan equipment manufacturers receive government funding aimed at finding more workers
A new high-tech “Careers in Ag Mobile Skills Lab” will begin a summer tour of Saskatchewan at Ag in Motion July 16 to 18 to help develop a “talent pipeline” for ag and ag equipment manufacturing.
Deere reaches for fully autonomous fleet by 2030
Company targets autonomous operations for every job required to grow a corn or soy crop, from tillage to harvest
Reading Time: 2 minutes As John Deere unveiled its 2025 model year product line in late February, it brought the company one year closer to a significant date: 2030. That is when the brand has promised to offer a complete fleet of autonomous equipment, able to handle a full farming season from seeding to harvest with self-driving machines. “The […] Read more
Farm equipment manufacturers focus on technology
Major implement companies face high-tech future as they wrestle with automation, autonomy and precision agriculture
Reading Time: 3 minutes Glacier FarmMedia – Images of autonomous machines working on their own in fields can easily grab the attention of early-adopter producers, especially those facing a labour crunch. They also make impressive headlines and brand announcements. Though several concept, prototype and even a few production machines have appeared on the scene, nearly all producers will still […] Read more
Bobcat L95 – More horsepower and lift capacity
Reading Time: 2 minutes Glacier FarmMedia – Skid steer loaders and their tracked equivalents have become common in many farm fleets. Although they offer versatility for material handling, they do have a few design drawbacks. For one thing, operator visibility is restricted on the sides and especially to the rear, which can make avoiding obstacles difficult. Their low ground […] Read more
Başak Traktör of Turkey looks to move Versatile brand forward
Buhler Industries announced the Turkish firm had bought its majority stake
“One of the keys for us was making sure we found a partner that was committed to preserving the Versatile and Farm King brands,” said Adam Reid, VP of sales and marketing at Versatile. “We wanted to make sure the viability of the plant here in Winnipeg and our staff was secure. And taking care of all of our stakeholders, the suppliers, shareholders.”
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