Agricultural Equipment Articles

New Bill Expands Farmers' Access to Precision Agriculture Equipment →

U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), members of the Senate Agriculture committee, introduced the Precision Agriculture Loan (PAL) Act. The bipartisan legislation would create a program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide loan financing to farmers and ranchers interested in purchasing precision agriculture equipment. Precision agriculture is a wide range of new technologies in farming and ranching that can allow producers to reduce their environmental footprint, lower costs and improve productivity. Click for more...

CNH Industrial Joins 5G Open Innovation Lab →

CNH Industrial N.V. announced that it has joined the 5G Open Innovation Lab (5GOILab), a global applied innovation ecosystem for corporations, academia and government institutions working on developing 5G technologies, as corporate partner. "We are incredibly excited to join the 5G Open Innovation Lab as their first industry partner for precision agriculture. This unique platform enables us to collaborate with innovative startups and engage with bright minds working on transformative 5G technologies in the agricultural space," said Scott Wine, chief executive officer, CNH Industrial. Click for more...

Briggs JCB Showcases Its Products at FNGLA →

Briggs JCB had a big presence at the landscape show held by the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) on Aug. 25 to 27 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. In addition to an exhibit area filled with the newest products available to the landscape and nursery industries, including the new JCB Zero Emissions Electric mini excavator, valued customers and prospects were invited to a Briggs JCB VIP Reception after show hours on Aug. Click for more...

Komatsu WE-Series Wheel Loader With Generation 3 Hybrid Tech Offers Strength, Versatility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For mine operators with a focus on sustainable operation, Komatsu's new WE1850-3 wheel loader, part of the new Generation 3 series, is a versatile loading tool that can be used for main line production and shovel backup as well as cleanup and ramp building. Komatsu is rebranding all of its hybrid wheel loader products, as part of its ongoing process to integrate its legacy brands into One Komatsu. Click for more...

John Deere Introduces 800R Floater With Air Boom, Updated Dry Spinner-Spreader →

For model year 2022, John Deere has introduced the new 800R Floater for ag-service providers and customers, which can be equipped with air boom, updated dry spinner-spreader and liquid systems. Compared to the previous John Deere F4365, the 800R helps operators cover more acres per day with less fatigue and improves serviceability by reducing attachment changeover times, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Kinze to Introduce Harvest Commander Grain Carts With Enhanced Features, New Look →

Kinze Manufacturing is expanding and enhancing its family of dual auger grain carts for the 2022 harvest season and giving its entire grain cart lineup a sleek, new makeover. The enhancements and a new grain cart model were unveiled at the 2021 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill. New for next season will be the dual auger Harvest Commander 1121 model that can hold 1,100 bushels, the most desired capacity size among farmers. Click for more...

Massey Ferguson Matches Growers' Ambitions With 8S Tractor →

AGCO Corporation announced a new era of farmer-focused technology and straightforward dependability with the North American availability of the Massey Ferguson 8S tractor. The 8S, available in 205 to 265 hp, debuted at the 2021 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill., and is available for order through Massey Ferguson dealerships for delivery in early 2022. The MF 8S Series begins a new era for the storied tractor brand. Click for more...

PowerPro Equipment Is New Merlo Dealer →

PowerPro Equipment, located in New Holland, Pa., has added Merlo telehandlers to its lineup of equipment. Established in 1969, PowerPro Equipment has curated a reputation for offering a broad selection of high quality, light and heavy equipment for sale and rent to homeowners, lawn care professionals and construction companies. PowerPro's seven locations serve Pennsylvania and New Jersey with direct sales, rentals and service. Click for more...

Landscape Show Returns to Orlando for Big 2021 Show →

After a year off, The Landscape Show 2021 was back at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., on Aug. 25 through 27. The show is produced by the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA), which is the nation's largest and oldest state nursery and landscape associations. This year's theme was "Together Again – 2021" and there was a tremendous energy surrounding the show after a year of absence. Click for more...

New Mulcher Helps Contractor Stack Deck in His Favor →

Todd Hyatt is familiar with forestry mulchers, having used them on land clearing projects, pasture clearing and around his own property. They tackle brush as well as felled and standing trees, leaving a carpet of mulch in their wake. They are a good "go-to" tool for an aesthetically pleasing project. He also knows that not every job requires the fine grinding that mulchers provide. So, when Hyatt purchased 20 wooded acres in south Louisiana, he wanted an ace in the hole. Click for more...

Butler Ag Equipment Announces Expansion →

Butler Machinery Company President Twylah Blotsky announced the company's plans for aggressive growth through spring 2022 with the purchase of existing buildings in both Watertown, S.D., and Sidney, Mont. — a brand new territory for Butler — and a new building in Kearney, Neb. With these expansion plans come many job opportunities at these locations, and throughout the company, as the need to add team members is a top priority to support the growth strategy. Click for more...

Skid Steer Prices Up 30 Percent in U.S. According to Ritchie Bros. August Market Trends Report →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ritchie Bros. ' August Market Trends Report continues to show positive pricing trends across all its equipment indexes, with truck tractor prices up 31 percent in the United States, while medium earthmoving and vocational trucks are up 27 percent and 26 percent respectively (for the three months ending July 31, 2021). With this month's report, Ritchie Bros. takes a closer look at skid steer and multi terrain loader sales in the United States and Canada. Click for more...

Case to Host Live Virtual Event on Construction Equipment in Agriculture →

Case Construction Equipment has announced that the next CASE LIVE virtual event will focus on construction equipment in agriculture, and will be held on Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. Central. Case experts will look at equipment used extensively in agricultural applications — such as skid steers, compact track loaders and wheel loaders (compact and full-sized) — and discuss the factors, options and features that affect machine selection and performance. Click for more...

AEM Elects AgriSync's Casey Niemann to Ag Sector Board →

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Casey Niemann, president and CEO of West Des Moines, Iowa-based AgriSync, to its Ag Sector Board as its newest member. "Casey will bring a great perspective of experience from both the ag technology and startup business community to the AEM Ag Sector Board," said AEM President Dennis Slater. "We are excited to have him be a part of the important conversations about the intersection of technology, agriculture and equipment manufacturers." Niemann founded AgriSync, a software-as-a-service provider for customer communication management, in 2014. Click for more...

Kioti Tractor Introduces New Grapple Line, CX Series Cab Tractor →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kioti Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA Inc., expanded its product offering with its new line of grapples and new CX2510 HST Cab model. Joining Kioti's expansive selection of implements, the new line of grapples includes three compact and three standard-duty grapple rake models. With widths ranging from 48- to 72-in. and jaw openings between 30- and 41-in., there are models to fit a variety of operator needs. Click for more...

John Deere Unveils New Cotton Pickers, Strippers to Boost Harvesting Capacity, Preserve Cotton Quality →

John Deere has introduced two new cotton harvesters — the CP770 cotton picker and CS770 stripper. These machines can help farmers harvest every pound of seed cotton possible while preserving cotton quality from the field to the gin floor. The CP770 and CS770 are the most productive cotton harvesters ever built by John Deere, the manufacturer said. "These cotton harvesters are mostly all-new from the ground-up and represent a strong platform John Deere should be able to utilize for many years," Christopher Murray, John Deere product marketing manager said. Click for more...

Ohio Ag Equipment Announces Rebranding →

Ohio Ag Equipment, a division of Ohio Machinery Co. , has launched an extensive rebranding effort in response to increased company growth. At the heart of this rebranding, Ohio Ag Equipment is introducing a refreshed logo design, a new and improved website, as well as a new tagline, "Better Equipped." Ohio Machinery Co. entered the ag industry in 2003, doing business as Ohio Cat, and established its agriculture equipment division in 2008. Click for more...

John Deere Acquires Bear Flag Robotics →

Deere & Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bear Flag Robotics for $250 million. Founded in 2017, the Silicon Valley-based startup develops autonomous driving technology compatible with existing machines. The deal accelerates the development and delivery of automation and autonomy on the farm and supports John Deere's long-term strategy to create smarter machines with advanced technology to support individual customer needs. Click for more...

Alamo Group Announces Prospective Change in Segment Reporting →

Alamo Group Inc. announced the following segment reporting change and executive leadership appointments: Realignment of the Agricultural Division and Industrial Division into the Vegetation Management Division and Industrial Equipment Division, to take effect at the beginning of the 4th auarter of 2021 Appointment of Rick Raborn as the executive vice president of the Vegetation Management Division Appointment of Michael Haberman as the executive vice president of the Industrial Equipment Division Dan Malone will transition from his position as the company's executive vice president and chief financial officer into the newly created executive vice president and chief sustainability officer role Appointment of Richard Wehrle as executive vice president and chief financial officer Beginning with the 4th quarter of 2021, Alamo Group will report business results in two new segments, namely, the Vegetation Management Division and the Industrial Equipment Division. Click for more...

USDA Grant Funds Monarch Tractor Deployment, Partnership With Hopville Farms, Oregon State University →

Monarch Tractor will deploy its fully electric, driver-optional, smart tractor at Hopville Farms in Oregon. Funded through the USDA's Conservation Innovation Grant program, the tractor will be utilized to automate specific blueberry field maintenance tasks in an effort to reduce the use of diesel fuels while improving farming productivity. Additionally, in cooperation with Oregon State University, Hopville Farms and Monarch Tractor will work together to create a platform for field data collection that is expected to improve agronomy practices. Click for more...

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