REGINA, Saskatchewan (Reuters) – All around a recent farm show in Canada, equipment salespeople struggled to swing deals with farmers worried about tariffs. With some combines costing more than $800,000, a surprise price hike from a tariff would be a hit most farm budgets cannot easily take. Follow all our coverage of the tariffs situation […] Read more
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Vi by visorPRO brings repair procedures to technicians quickly
‘Dealer-centric’ system uses artificial intelligence to help mechanics complete repairs
As equipment manufacturers continue to update models and introduce new and even more complex products, mechanics at dealerships need access to a broad base of information on how to repair them.
Deep-banding phosphorus a potential yield booster
Bourgault is placing phosphorus deep in the soil to see if plants can access it throughout the season
A new approach to getting more out of phosphorus fertilizer application is being tested in St. Brieux, Sask.
John Deere updates sprayer lineup
See and Spray Select upgrades and turn compensation available for model year 2026
John Deere’s current precision spraying option, See and Spray Select, is able to spot spray weeds in a fallow field. For model year 2026, that feature gets some expanded capabilities.
New Holland adds to its telehandler line
The John Deere TH6.26 telehandler will be available later this year. The compact TH6.26 offers a six-metre (19.7-foot) lift height and load capacity of 2,600 kg (5,732 lbs.).
John Deere introduces several combine updates for 2026
Features include automation improvements that use header-mounted cameras to measure incoming crop and manage ground speed
In early March, John Deere had a lot to talk about at its display at the Commodity Classic farm show in Denver, Colorado. Among other announcements, the company introduced several new features for its 2026 model year combines.
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 aren’t feeling it.
Salford row crop cultivator wins AE50 award
A new cultivator design allows for accurate high-speed tillage
In February, Salford claimed one of the industry’s coveted AE50 awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers for its Precision Row Crop Cultivator models.
New Holland introduces IntelliSense VR and spot spray technology for 2026
As Case IH debuts its SenseApply variable rate and spot spray technology for Patriot 50 Series sprayers and Trident applicators, its blue sister brand New Holland is introducing a comparable system called IntelliSense for front-boom Guardian sprayers.
Selective spray with Case IH SenseApply
Variable-rate and spot-spray technology is now on offer for Patriot sprayers and Trident applicators
Case IH has joined the ranks of brands offering variable-rate and spot-spray technology on its application equipment.
