The rise of big data in agriculture has also led to questions about data ownership, security and how much farmers actually trust the technology.
Machinery
New study flags trust failures with big farm data
A researcher says she has found that few producers believe they reap the biggest benefits from the new agricultural technology
John Deere debuts updated F8 and F9 forage harvesters
New machines offer upgraded features and more ponies
John Deere has updated its F8 and F9 forage harvester models. The models have increased horsepower options, expanded automation features and technology offerings compared to previous models.
Multi-tasking Nexat brings new machinery concept to field
The German-made implement carrier handles all field duties without a conventional tractor
The German-made Nexat is an implement carrier designed to handle every field operation from seeding to harvesting and work in a controlled traffic plan to minimize soil compaction.
VIDEO: New Assiniboine College program sows digital farm skills
The new digital agriculture fundamentals program has kicked off at Assiniboine College in Brandon
The new digital agriculture fundamentals program has kicked off at Assiniboine College in Brandon.
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
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.
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.
