Whenever the RealAg team gets to visit Agritechnica in Germany, central tire inflation system technologies seem to be everywhere. It's not as common over on this continent, and there's a lot of discussion surrounding the "why not" of having it. However, our resident agronomist Peter "Whete Pete" Johnson recently found some evidence of the positives... Read More
Category: Machinery
Fendt users are more than familiar with the 200 Vario series, which was launched almost ten years ago. Now, AGCO is introducing a new generation of the tractor, with a complete redesign, bringing it closer to the design of the large tractors. The Fendt 200 Vario series includes five models — the Fendt 207, 208,... Read More
Lower horsepower tractors might be enjoying strong sales in the U.S. and Canada, but when it comes to combines, bigger is always better. For a discussion on trends in farm equipment, dealer networks, and the value of new and nearly-new combines, we're joined by Torey Hadland, western Canadian division director with Claas Canada, for this... Read More
Many are familiar with Horsch's Joker RT high-speed compact disc that was brought to the North American market back in 2008. Now, the company has unveiled a fourth generation to the Joker series — the Joker RX. Along with the 20-inch concave notched blade that has come standard on previous Joker models, one of the... Read More
In Kenworth's 97-year history, the company is entering new territory: zero-emissions. The Kenworth T680E is the company's first-ever, Class 8 battery-electric model. Available now for order from Kenworth dealers in the United States and Canada, the truck will enter full production in 2021. With an estimated operating range of 150 miles, the T680E uses a... Read More
Fendt has made some noticeable changes to the small field robot concept that the company first unveiled in 2017. The Xaver is a compact, electric-powered prototype from AGCO/Fendt that's designed to work autonomously in swarms or groups in a field, with the aim of reducing soil compaction, energy consumption, and, potentially, labour costs, versus traditional... Read More
AGCO, which carries brands such as Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Gleaner, and Challenger, has released the latest data from its Crop Tour Field Report. The report shows that proper sprayer setup and well-timed application leads to the best weed control. LibertyLink cotton in Georgia and soybeans in Illinois were tested on, to examine the effects of... Read More
The latest Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) report for September has been released, and unit sales for North American segments are all positive. Canadian combine sales saw an overall gain of 9.5 per cent compared to this same time last year, according to report. September two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive tractor sales grew across all segments as... Read More
Imagine putting over 12 thousand acres of corn in one bin. Or more than 53 thousand acres of canola, if that was possible. Based on the latest corn and canola yield estimates from the USDA and Statistics Canada, respectively, that's roughly how much will fit in the world's largest free span grain bin, according to... Read More
It’s time for Day 7 of the virtual Ontario Diagnostic Days! In this episode, we're talking management strategies for soybeans and corn — everything from planter setup, to replant decisions, and residue management. First up, is Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) soybean specialist Horst Bohner as he sets up to plant... Read More