A picture of a Pro-Level 16XL scraper with special, wide, high-flotation tires described as "Batmobile" tires.

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.





Case IH’s AF-11 Axial Flow combine in action.

Winning innovators recognized in Manitoba

A strong field resulted in additional runners-up at this year’s Innovation Showcase that was held during Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon

At the 2025 Manitoba Ag Days 15 exhibitors were given awards in the annual innovation showcase.


CNH Industrial bets on strong market to counter worst supply chain situation

MILAN, July 30 (Reuters) – Italian-American vehicle maker CNH Industrial on Friday raised its revenue and free cash flow forecasts for this year, confident an industry cyclical upturn would help it offset a severe impact from supply chain constraints. “It’s the worst supply chain situation I’ve seen in my career,” Chief Executive Scott Wine told […] Read more

Caterpillar earnings soar as global recovery boosts equipment demand

July 30 (Reuters) – Caterpillar Inc on Friday reported higher quarterly earnings as a recovery in global economic activity from pandemic lows drove up sales across all regions and businesses. However, the Illinois-based manufacturer of heavy machinery did not provide an earnings forecast for this year. It also warned that operating profit margin would moderate […] Read more

Shares of Deere, known for its trademark green tractors and harvesting combines, fell as much as 6% to $137.18, as slump in demand for big agricultural machines has forced the company to cut production by 20 percent at two of its large factories in North America. | File photo

Deere blames escalating trade war for worsening outlook

(Reuters) – Deere & Co on Friday missed quarterly profit estimates for the fifth-straight quarter and cut its full-year outlook, as an escalating U.S.-China trade war threatens to further hit farm incomes and demand for the company’s equipment. Shares of Deere, known for its trademark green tractors and harvesting combines, fell as much as 6% […] Read more


James Buttle, left, inventor of the EMAR Chaff Deck and Peter Broley of Primary Industries, the manufacturer and distributor of the unit attend Canada’s Farm Progress Show.  |  Michael Raine photo

What the heck is a chaff deck? Clue: it goes down under

REGINA — Australia’s history with herbicide resistant weeds has lead that nation to develop unique tools and practices to manage weed seeds. Canadian farmers have toyed with chaff control in the past, using carts to collect it for later feeding or burning. However, Australian producers, facing significant yield losses to the point of devaluing badly […] Read more