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Can the F-150 handle extreme cold?

By Scott Garvey May 27, 2022

As more discussion in the automotive world centres on electric drivetrains, potential Canadian buyers tend to ask one question more than others: how will electric vehicles perform in the dead of a brutal Prairie winter? To help convince potential buyers its all-electric F-150 Lightning is a capable all-season vehicle, Ford sent six of them, along[...]

Equipment, Machinery

GM electric vehicles to test as standby generators

By Scott Garvey May 18, 2022

For many people living in rural locations across the Prairies, frequent power outages are an unfortunate fact of life. And in winter they can be particularly problematic, creating trouble such as leaving livestock watering bowls prone to freezing without a heat source. With the automotive industry expected to move to the widespread adoption of electric[...]

Equipment, Machinery

Massey Ferguson completes updates to its tractor line — for now

By Scott Garvey May 9, 2022

Starting last August, AGCO began introducing farmers to its newest generation of Massey Ferguson tractors, kicking off the introductions with the 8S series. It followed that up a few days later with the smaller 5S, recently the 6S and, now, the 7S. In Grainews, we’ve reported on the previous new model lines as they’ve been[...]

Equipment, Machinery

New land roller from Brandt

By Scott Garvey May 5, 2022

For those producers growing crops that require a very even field finish, like peas, lentils or soybeans, a land roller is a key piece of equipment. In February, Regina-based Brandt Agricultural Products announced they are adding yet another new product to their expanding line of tillage equipment with the high-efficiency land roller series. Available in[...]

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New planter from Kinze

By Scott Garvey April 28, 2022

In February, Iowa-based implement manufacturer Kinze announced its plans to introduce its new 3505 True Speed high-speed planter; however, it will be a few months yet before one arrives on dealers’ lots. But the company says it will be available in time for the 2023 growing season, and it will offer advanced technology and improved[...]

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Machinery brands comply with global sanctions against Russia

By Scott Garvey April 26, 2022

As virtually the entire western world has moved to hold Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine, significant economic sanctions have been levied against the country and its accomplice state, Belarus. The sanctions have significantly isolated the two nations from much of the global economy. That includes cutting them off from western agricultural equipment. CNH[...]

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Case IH debuts variable tillage implement

By Scott Garvey April 21, 2022

Increasingly, we’re seeing several different types of machines capable of immediately adapting to changing field conditions. And tillage equipment certainly hasn’t been left out of that trend to continually advance the technology built into today’s farm equipment. Last fall, Case IH announced it is adding the VT-Flex 435 vertical tillage tool to its tillage line.[...]

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New windrowers from AGCO

By Scott Garvey April 19, 2022

[UPDATED: April 20, 2022] As AGCO celebrates 75 years of the Hesston brand, which under that company’s ownership is now known by the “Hesston by Massey Ferguson” moniker, it is marking the occasion with the introduction of an updated line of windrowers. Hesston has been a well-known name in the hay and forage business for[...]

Equipment, Machinery

What’s in store from machinery brands?

By Scott Garvey April 18, 2022

The new powered farm machines parked on dealership lots in the coming decade are going to look a little different than they do now, at least under the hoods. That’s according to information released recently by two major manufacturers, John Deere and CNH Industrial, parent company to Case IH and New Holland. The largest player[...]

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Comfort updates for Puma, Maxxum tractors

By Scott Garvey April 12, 2022

In 2021, some Maxxum and Puma series tractor models were given convenience and comfort updates. The brand said those improvements would add to operator efficiency and make a day in the field just a little more comfortable. Among them was a redesigned hood for the 150 and 165 models, improved lighting and Hi-eSCR2 emissions technology[...]

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Can the F-150 handle extreme cold?

GM electric vehicles to test as standby generators

Massey Ferguson completes updates to its tractor line — for now

New land roller from Brandt

New planter from Kinze

Machinery brands comply with global sanctions against Russia

Case IH debuts variable tillage implement

New windrowers from AGCO

What’s in store from machinery brands?

Comfort updates for Puma, Maxxum tractors

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