Large, partially-buried field boulders are typically beyond the capabilities of a stand-alone rock picker. That usually means digging them out some other way, with a different machine — that is, unless it’s Dave Hundeby’s.
Machinery
Inventor’s digger attachment improves rock-picking efficiency
A Saskatoon-area engineer’s system combines the jobs of a rock picker and a rock digger
CaseIH, New Holland dealers to see more integration
CNH unveils new products and a new dealership model for its brands
CNH executives had a lot of news to share at the company’s Investor Day in April in New York.
Deere must face FTC’s antitrust lawsuit over repair costs, US judge rules
Suite alleges Deere violated U.S. antitrust laws by controlling too tightly where and how farmers could repair equipment
Agriculture equipment giant Deere must face a lawsuit by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission accusing the company of forcing farmers to use its authorized dealer network and driving up their costs for parts and repairs, a U.S. judge has ruled.
A new grain bag baler from Loftness
Loftness adds new model to handle up to 12-foot diameter bags
Minnesota-based Loftness introduced a 12-foot grain bag baler earlier this year that can make disposing of used grain bags a simpler and less labour-intensive process.
New 2,500-bushel grain cart from Unverferth
The new unit offers more capacity and sophisticated data gathering via new digital features
Unverferth has just introduced the new model 2520 grain cart, which pushes at the upper capacity limits of its cart line with a 2,500-bushel load rating.
Trump tariffs mean fewer machinery purchases, higher costs for farmers
Agco plans to spread tariff costs across its full product line, not just the most affected units
Yo-yoing U.S. tariff rates will end up costing farmers more for new machinery and parts — and not just farmers in the U.S. either.
Silverado EV, F-150 Lightning go head to head in cold weather
The CAA evaluated the two electric pick-up trucks as part of a winter road test that can challenge EVs in Canada
The CAA pitted electric vehicles — including two trucks, the Silverado EV and F-150 Lightning — against each other to see how they fared in real winter conditions
Large scraper one of models offered by Lacasse Machinerie
Thirty cubic yard scraper offers advanced levelling and grading capability
Lacasse Machinerie has introduced its 30 cubic yard Pro-Level 16XL land leveller to the market. It offers a large 30 cubic metre capacity to move a lot of soil quickly, as well as a uniquely designed blade to give it the ability precisely grade and finish a contoured surface.
Farm equipment sales sector sees significant structural changes
Sales of new farm equipment have been declining quite dramatically in North America over the past couple years.
Inter-row cultivation helps organic crops
Two organic producers at the recent Advancing Organics conference in Saskatoon said inter-row cultivators are worth the expense, noting considerable benefits with their use.
