RB Global, the parent of Canadian auction firm Ritchie Bros., is further expanding its reach into the online farm auction market with a deal for Nebraska-based BigIron Auction Co.
Ritchie Bros. parent to buy online auction firm BigIron
From deep cuts to double growth: Farming Smarter defies research crisis
As federal closures gut rural research, a southern Alberta non-profit secures $1.2M to 'make the mistakes' so producers don't have to
Reading Time: 5 minutes Non-profit southern Alberta research institute showcases its growth in ag innovation on heels of federal cutbacks.
Association of Equipment Manufacturers sets up lobby in Ottawa
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers, an organization representing North America’s agriculture and construction equipment makers, is setting up an office in Ottawa.
Outdoor farm show a trade supercharger says commissioner
Canada’s top trade booster sings praises of Ag In Motion’s hands on approach
Canadian Chief Trade Commissioner Sara Wilshaw says international buyers love the chance to see farm equipment in the field in Saskatchewan.
AGCO to pause equipment deliveries to the U.S
Details surrounding the pause in U.S. tariffs remains murky
AGCO has publicly stated its intention to pause equipment deliveries into the U.S. It manufactures some Fendt and Massey-Ferguson branded equipment in Germany and France, among other locations, for the North American market.
Tractor, combine sales face downward trend
Sales of farm tractors and combines have declined over the last year in North America
Sales of combines are a handy gauge for farmer optimism. This winter, farmers weren’t feeling it.
SDF to build low-horsepower tractors under Massey brand
Agco and SDF partner to expand MF tractor offerings up to 85 horsepower
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.
Canadian farm equipment sales projected to slump in 2025
Farm machinery sales are forecast to decline for the remainder of the year and into the next. New equipment sales are expected to be soft as farmers face low commodity prices, high equipment prices and lower profits, though the decline in 2025 is expected to be less severe than in 2024. Sales of 4WD tractors are projected to stay above the five-year average.
Combine market holding, for now
According to a recent news release from Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, higher combine prices do not yet appear to have affected their sales in Canada.
Total mixed ration mixers go head to head at AIM
Ag in Motion attendees got an apples-to-apples comparsion across four total mixed ration mixers from different manufacturers.
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