Thu March 31, 2022
John Deere Enters Joint Venture With SurePoint Ag Systems
Deere & Company has entered into a joint venture with SureFire Ag Systems and its subsidiary, SureFire Electronics, a leader in planter fertilizer and sprayer mixing systems based in Atwood, Kan. The joint venture will operate under the brand names SurePoint Ag Systems and SurePoint Electronics....
Thu March 24, 2022
Farm Progress Announces Extension to Farm Progress Show Site
Farm Progress has extended its contract with Brush College LLC, confirming Farm Progress Show's biennial location in Progress City USA at Richland Community College in Decatur, Ill. The contract enables Farm Progress to continue carrying out its mission to provide world-class ag experiences in both Illinois and Iowa for decades to come....
Thu March 24, 2022
Industry Debates Higher-Capacity Forage Tools
Do we need more horsepower for a forage harvester?The John Deere 9900i, a 956-hp behemoth, is the largest model of self-propelled forage harvesters it offers. But more horsepower for a forage harvester? That remains a question, writes Chris Torres in the American Agriculturist....
Tue March 15, 2022
Ex-President, Chairman of CNH Industrial Capital Joins DCR Technologies
Industry leader, Brett Davis, has joined DCR Technologies to help redefine commercial equipment sales, finance and insurance. Davis will be leading DCR's construction and agriculture vertical as division presidentDavis joins DCR from CNH Industrial where he held numerous leadership roles in his 25-year tenure, including president and chairman of CNH Industrial Capital, president of CNH Latin America Financial Services and vice president of New Holland North America....
Thu March 10, 2022
John Deere Offers New Electric Variable Transmission for Select 8 Series Tractors, New JD14X Engine for 9 Series
John Deere has made updates to its 8 and 9 Series tractors for model year 2023 by adding new technology and power. For the largest models of 8 Series tractors, John Deere is offering a new stepless electric variable transmission (EVT) that enables precise speed control and enhanced drivability....
Thu March 10, 2022
Topcon Software Update Introduces Trials Plot Planting, Multiple Implement Control
Topcon Agriculture has released an update to its Horizon precision farming and crop production software which, as well as a new feature which enables automatic section and variable rate control on multiple implements simultaneously, also makes it quick and simple to lay out and drill trials plotsIn addition to various enhancements to the Topcon user interface, such as improved implement diagnostics, video screen capture and a plug-and-play upgrade which enables Topcon's X-series of consoles to communicate seamlessly with Claas's OEM yield monitoring system (thereby eliminating the need for an external yield monitoring ECU), the software update — to Horizon version 5.02 — also introduces two brand new features: "multiple implement support" and "plot planter"....
Thu March 10, 2022
John Deere Launches Innovation Hub in Austin, Texas
Deere & Company is expanding its U.S. footprint and technology operations with a new office in Austin, Texas. The new location enables Deere to further strengthen its technology capabilities and attract talent interested in solving some of the world's most pressing challenges — including feeding a growing population....
Thu March 10, 2022
Talented Team Leads Eagle Turf & Tractor in Southeast Pa.
Longtime Case and Kubota construction dealer Eagle Power & Equipment made the bold decision in 2017 to enter the turf equipment market for the first time. This new division, named Eagle Power Turf & Tractor, has found much success over the past five years....
Wed March 09, 2022
Kinze to Introduce 3505 High-Speed Planter for 2023
Kinze Manufacturing will introduce its new 3505 True Speed high-speed planter for the 2023 season, providing advanced technology and improved productivity on smaller farms or small fields. "The 3505 pivot fold planter is the newest addition to Kinze's True Speed high-speed planter lineup," said Kinze President Susanne Veatch....
Wed March 09, 2022
Deere Launches See & Spray Ultimate
John Deere has introduced See & Spray Ultimate, a factory-installed system available for model year 2023 John Deere 410R, 412R, and 612R sprayers that enables targeted spraying of non-residual herbicide on weeds among corn, soybean and cotton plants....