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SeedMaster serves up prototype seed opener

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This video, taking a look at SeedMaster's new opener, is part of a series that looks at the types of seed opener designs on display at this summer’s Ag in Motion farm show near Langham, Sask. This series also looks at the other new introductions those seeding equipment manufacturers were introducing at their booths. 
Equipment, Machinery

JCB building new Texas factory

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U.K.-based JCB, which produces light construction equipment, the Fastrac ag tractor and Loadall telehandlers, broke ground in early June on a new 720,000-square foot factory on a 400-acre site at San Antonio, Texas. The project will cost US$500 million. It will be the company’s largest North American manufacturing plant, second only in size to its[...]
Machinery, Trucks and UTVs

Volvo, Westport team up on alternate-fuel engine tech

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Volvo and Westport Fuel Systems announced a joint venture to accelerate the commercialization of Westport’s HPDI (high-pressure direct injection) technology for alternative fuels such as LNG and hydrogen for heavy truck and off-road applications. “We are confident that, we can bring sustainable solutions forward, using the internal combustion engine, running on renewable fuels now and[...]
Crops, Equipment, Machinery

Agco to sell grain bin firm GSI

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Agco has completed a deal to sell the majority of its Grain and Protein business division, including its grain bin and handling equipment arm GSI, to American Industrial Partners for a reported US$700 million. ”The divestiture of Grain and Protein supports Agco's strategic transformation, recently accelerated by the PTx Trimble joint venture, which closed in[...]
Equipment, Machinery

Bourgault openers designed to fit your operation

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This is the first video in a series that looks at the types of seed opener designs on display at this summer's Ag in Motion farm show near Langham, Saskatchewan. This series will also look at the other new introductions those seeding equipment manufacturers were introducing at their booths.  In this video, machinery editor Scott[...]
Equipment, Machinery

John Deere 9RX tractor goes big at AIM

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John Deere's new very-high horsepower 9RX tractors made their first Canadian public appearance at the Ag in Motion farm show in July. John Deere's go-to-market manager for large tractors, Michael Porter, explains the design features built into these new models.RELATED: Check out the full specifications and see more photos of the John Deere 9RX 830[...]
Crops, Equipment, Machinery

Electrocuting weeds

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As concerns over chemical usage and weed resistance increase, different technologies have been offered as alternatives to weed control. Recently, two U.K.-based companies have teamed up to produce a system that uses electricity to kill weeds. "The principle of electric weeding has been around since the late 1800s," says Jonathan Henry, managing director at Garford[...]
Equipment, Machinery

Learn how to maintain your John Deere drill

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John Deere drill specialist and technician Logan Wemyss of the engineering firm Aricks Australia is in Canada this summer working with Thunderstruck Ag Equipment of Winkler, Man. His mission? Helping owners of late model John Deere drills better understand how to maintain the openers on them. His company also offers a range of specialty parts to upgrade[...]
Equipment, Machinery

Claas limited edition combine a milestone in the making

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Claas displayed a limited edition combine at the Ag in Motion farm show in July, which celebrates the brand’s combine production surpassing half a million machines since building its first one in 1948. Rick Hubrich, product supervisor for Canada at Claas of America, discusses the milestone combine and provides some details on the new 8900,[...]
Equipment, Machinery

More guidance outages possible this growing season

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In spring many producers lost GPS signals and were forced to go old-school and actually use the steering wheel — or shut down until service was restored. That interruption was caused by intense solar flare activity, creating outages across most of North America. It may not be the only GPS interruption producers can expect through[...]

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