Equipment companies throttle back production and inventory levels to maintain margins amidst large drop in sales
In the 1980s, Massey Ferguson’s Brantford, Ont., combine assembly plant started bleeding red ink due to management’s failure to adjust to changing market conditions. Another key problem was a bloated inventory of unsold machines sitting outside the factory doors. All of the that led to the eventual closure of the plant and the bankruptcy of […] Read moreMachinery — page 10
Deere forecasts weak profits
(Reuters) — Deere & Co forecasted lower-than-expected 2025 profit on Thursday, as slumping farm incomes and inflationary pressures affect demand for the company’s tractors and other agricultural equipment. A decline in farm incomes, high interest rates and an uncertain economy have compelled farmers to reassess large expenses on agricultural machinery and forced dealers to limit […] Read more
Agronomy study zeroes in on tillage settings for maximum yields
Väderstad is working with the Agco tractor brand Valtra to study the effects of its tillage implement, the TopDown, at a research farm in northern Denmark. “The goal of the field study is to determine the optimal settings for the working zones of the cultivator to maximize crop yield,” says Nina Pettersson, chief agronomist at […] Read more
Two new tillage implements from John Deere
New offerings are designed to manage heavy residue in demanding conditions and deal with minimum till compaction challenges
John Deere announced in late August that it was expanding its line of tillage tools with the introduction of the Coulter Chisel CC and Minimum Tillage MT implements. They were first introduced to the public this year at the U.S. Farm Progress Show in Iowa. “The Coulter Chisel has coulters up front followed by chisel […] Read more
Today’s tillage tools offer versatility
Väderstad’s tillage implements offer a wide range of configurations for residue management and seed bed preparation
The number and types of tillage implements on the market today has grown significantly over the past decade. European brands such as Lemken and Väderstad have increased their presence in the North American market and introduced a number of modern implement designs that had their origins in Europe. Today, farmers have choices that go well […] Read more
Names of new side-by-sides imply function
Kubota’s RTV-X Cab and Crew models tell customers these machines are capable vehicles built for work before play
Kubota recently introduced two new models to its RTV line of side-by-side UTVs, the RTV-X Cab and RTV-X Crew. They will replace the X1140 and X1100C. The brand is also taking a different marketing approach by moving away from straight number designations and giving its models a more descriptive name tag. Adding names allows customers […] Read more
Thunderstruck Ag introduces Razors Edge concaves
Having one set of combine concaves that can handle all seed sizes efficiently without the use of cover plates can be a time saver when switching fields. Manitoba-based Thunderstruck Ag has introduced its own Razors Edge concave design to make that a possibility. “We’ve been working with concaves for the last seven years and with […] Read more
Bobcat introduces utility class tractors
New line-up has up to 74 horsepower and a power shuttle transmissions that can be adjusted for each operator
Bobcat has added three new tractor models to its lineup. After offering compact and sub-compact models, it has now made a foray into the higher-horsepower utility category with the UT6000 Series. “We entered into production and started shipping in July,” says Bobcat’s product specialist Jonathan Widmer. “They’re new. Three different models. This is our largest […] Read more
VIDEO: Väderstad heads up U.S. operations with grand opening of new building in North Dakota
Glacier FarmMedia – With the grand opening on Nov. 20 of its new U.S. headquarters in Wahpeton, North Dakota, Väderstad wants American farmers to keep one thing in mind about the company: they’re here to stay. The new two-level footprint in North Dakota is seen as a statement and aims to build a connection with […] Read more
Bourgault introduces in-house seed controller system
Bourgault Intelligent Control has been under development for five years and will debut in the 2026 model year
A new 100-foot 3545 drill was the centrepiece of Bourgault’s product launch in Phoenix, Arizona, in November, but the brand had more to talk about, including a new seed controller system developed in-house. To feed the new 7-Plex drills and eventually Bourgault’s full line of seeding equipment, the brand will move away from the Topcon […] Read more
