Our coverage of Farm Progress Show at Decatur, Illinois continues with a look at New Holland's BigBaler 340 High Density. Jordan Milewski, senior brand marketing manager at New Holland says the new packer model product has a three-foot by four-foot chamber size, with a newer rotor design. As a non-cutting product he says it is... Read More
Category: Machinery
Fendt's Vario 300 Gen4 Series tractors are a compact, powerful, built-to-order piece of machinery. "Brand new to North America, excited, excited, excited to bring this tractor here," said David Soliday, senior marketing manager of tractors at AGCO, at the 2021 Farm Progress Show at Decatur, Illinois. There are four different models on offer from Fendt,... Read More
If grain moving is on the task list, there have been some updates to GSI's VersaLoop Conveyor line-up, showcased at Farm Progress Show recently at Decatur, Illinois. "The first that you see right here behind me, is the drive-over hopper," says Greg Trame, director of global product development for GSI. "This allows us to turn... Read More
If you've had to go fill your fuel tank recently you've likely noticed a significant cost run-up. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, says on average the price of gas is higher than it has ever been, at an average of $1.45/L across the country. There are numerous reasons for this, but... Read More
Massey Ferguson recently showcased a redesign of their 5S tractor. Available in three models ranging from 115 to 145 HP, the redesigned 5S series tractor delivers value and capabilities for hay and livestock producers. Derek Reusser, technical marketing manager at AGCO, says the new steep-nosed design offers operators great visibility. "For loader work for example,... Read More
About 10,000 John Deere employees at 14 facilities in the U.S. went on strike at midnight Thursday, after rejecting tentative labour agreements this past weekend. Depending how long the strike lasts, it could intensify inventory shortages that dealers are already facing due to other supply chain disruptions. The employees are members of the UAW (International... Read More
Shareholders in Canada's largest John Deere farm equipment dealer have approved the sale of the company to Brandt Tractor Ltd. The $302 million deal to sell Cervus Equipment Corporation to Brandt was originally announced in August. The October 12 shareholder meeting saw 97.7 per cent of votes cast in favour of the deal, which remains... Read More
As equipment rolls over the finish line for the 2021 growing season, September sales numbers are in from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). In Canada's 2WD tractor market, less than 40 HP tractors saw a steady increase of 13.5 per cent year-over-year, rounding out at 1717 sold units. Total 2WD farm tractors saw a... Read More
AgJunction, a global provider of advanced guidance, auto-steering, and autonomy solutions for precision agriculture applications, is entering an agreement to be acquired by Kubota, in an all-cash transaction, for a total equity value of approximately $91 million. Lori Ell, chair of the AgJunction board of directors, says they are pleased with the transaction, "which offers... Read More
AGCO recently showed off its Fendt 1100 Vario MT track tractors at Farm Progress Show. New to the lineup in late 2020, the 1100 Vario MT tractors combine innovations from previous models, as well as newly engineered features that elevate operator comfort and in-field performance. Daniel Smith, product specialist with AGCO, says the series "hits... Read More