After imposing an initial $30 billion worth of counter tariffs, the Canadian government has published a detailed list of items to be included in a second round, estimated at $130 billion.
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John Deere displays its electric future
An inside look at John Deere’s prototype electric tractor lineup
In late February, Deere invited the Western Producer to a vineyard in California to see and operate three battery electric prototype tractors and find out more about its entire electrification project.
BKT’s 900 series tires come to market
New tire option aimed at high-horsepower tractors
Last November, BKT took the opportunity at the EIMA agricultural machinery show in Bologna, Italy, to showcase several new farm tires.
Prairie manufacturers adjust to tariffs
Some ag equipment makers moved U.S.-bound machines south before tariffs were imposed
In 2023, Saskatchewan exported about $834 million worth of agricultural equipment to the United States. A portion of those exports were straw choppers and weed seed control units, manufactured by Redekop at its plant near Saskatoon.
Excess wheel slip wastes fuel
Demonstration shows how tire inflation effects traction and fuel
Looking at ways to reduce fuel consumption on the farm makes more sense than ever. One simple way to do that is pay close attention to the inflation pressures on radial tractor tires.
Correct inflation key to getting the most out of Bridgestone’s new ag tires
Bridgestone VT Tractor tires designed for road and field
The new Bridgestone tractor tire lines are aimed primarily at those producers who log a lot of road miles on their tractors.
BKT tires get prestigious DLG approval
German test centre gives favourable report on BKT tractor tires
India-based tire manufacturer BKT recently announced that two of its AgrimaxFactor tractor tires received the highly-sought after “DLG Approved” quality mark.
VIDEO: Agco debuts new double baler the Hesston SB.1436DB
The Hesston by Massey Ferguson SB.1436 DB baler is designed to make two bales at once to maximize field productivity
Agco’s new SB.1436DB small square baler builds two 14- by 18-inch small square bales at the same time to maximize field productivity.
VIDEO: PTx Trimble wins agricultural technology award in Denver
Davidson Prize recognizes leading engineering technologies that impact different farming operations
An agricultural technology company from the Prairies has won a major award at the Commodity Classic in Denver.
Many cons, few pros found with drone spraying
A spray specialist worries about swath width, spray drift, risk of accidents and lack of regulations when using the unmanned aircraft
Tom Wolf traveled to Winnipeg in the middle of February to give a talk on the pros and cons of spraying crops with drones.
