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The horsepower race is back on again

By Scott Garvey January 18, 2024

When the maximum horsepower ratings of production tractors hit 500 several years ago, I recall seeing a magazine editor ask the question, “Will we ever see 600?” For several seasons there’s been a kind of yellow flag in the race as brands just lap the track holding their positions — but all of that seems[...]

Equipment, Machinery

Lemken brings Equalizer drill to Canada

By Scott Garvey January 14, 2024

Over the past two decades, Canadian producers have seen several foreign brands stake a claim in North America’s ag equipment market. As a result, there is now a broader group of implement manufacturers competing in our marketplace. That means more choices, which is good news for farmers. Among the newest unfamiliar names to appear on[...]

Başak Traktör of Turkey looks to move Versatile brand forward

December 22, 2023

“One of the keys for us was making sure we found a partner that was committed to preserving the Versatile and Farm King brands,” said Adam Reid, VP of sales and marketing at Versatile. “We wanted to make sure the viability of the plant here in Winnipeg and our staff was secure. And taking care of all of our stakeholders, the suppliers, shareholders.”

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Fendt adopts the Rogator

By Scott Garvey December 22, 2023

Longtime farmers will easily recognize the familiar yellow Rogator sprayers that have worked North American fields over the past few decades, but that eye-catching bright colour on their sheet metal has changed, as has the brand name they wear on their flanks. Parent company AGCO has transferred these sprayers over to its Fendt line of[...]

Bourgault becomes third shortliner acquired by Linamar since 2017

December 21, 2023

In 2017 Linamar, a company best known as an auto parts manufacturer, purchased Winnipeg-based header and swather manufacturer MacDon. It followed that up by bringing implement brand Salford into its fold in 2022. In late December the company announced it is now adding Saskatchewan-based air drill manufacturer Bourgault into its family of shortline ag equipment brands.

Tractors continue unusually strong sales in November

December 12, 2023

The growing price of farm equipment is not dissuading farmers from buying new machinery, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Managers (AEM).

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Expensive new equipment or older/cheaper: Which makes more sense?

By Scott Garvey December 7, 2023

In late 1978 I bought a new Ford 4x4 pickup truck. The sticker price was under $10,000 and my job at the time was paying me around $25,000 a year. That meant the truck, at about a third of my annual income, was pretty affordable. Using the Bank of Canada's inflation calculator, that truck would[...]

Machinery

Welding tips and equipment for the farm

By Scott Garvey November 22, 2023

Are you thinking about buying a new welder for the farm shop? If so, there’s a lot out there to chose from. Do you need an arc, MIG or TIG type to handle repairs and on-farm workshop projects? It’s actually possible to get all three types in one multi-process machine. Aside from having exactly the[...]

Machinery

Claas adds to its tractor offerings

By Scott Garvey November 2, 2023

Germany-based Claas has been making moves in recent years to expand the global reach and product line it offers farmers in several countries. But July was a unique first for the brand as it launched a new tractor line in North America, making that the first major launch of new models outside Europe for the[...]

Machinery, Trucks & UTV

Stellantis teams new aftermarket parts line with Mopar

By Scott Garvey October 27, 2023

Any longtime Dodge enthusiast — or any automotive enthusiast, for that matter — will immediately recognize the Mopar name. Chrysler merged the words “MOtor” and “PARts” together in 1937 as a trade name for its line of antifreeze. In the 85 years since, Mopar came to be synonymous with high performance parts through the 1970s,[...]

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures hit new highs on resilient consumer demand

Corteva raises annual profit forecast after strong first-half performance

U.S. grains: Wheat hits 5-year low, corn at contract lows as supply pressure builds

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures hit new highs on resilient consumer demand

Corteva raises annual profit forecast after strong first-half performance

U.S. grains: Wheat hits 5-year low, corn at contract lows as supply pressure builds

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The horsepower race is back on again

Lemken brings Equalizer drill to Canada

Başak Traktör of Turkey looks to move Versatile brand forward

Fendt adopts the Rogator

Bourgault becomes third shortliner acquired by Linamar since 2017

Tractors continue unusually strong sales in November

Expensive new equipment or older/cheaper: Which makes more sense?

Welding tips and equipment for the farm

Claas adds to its tractor offerings

Stellantis teams new aftermarket parts line with Mopar

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