New “Comprima” balers from Krone

This spring Krone introduced its new line of “Comprima” round balers that offer a variety of both fixed, variable and semi-variable bale chamber sizes. The brand is describing them as “new look” machines. The Comprimas use the company’s NovoGrip belt and slat system, which Krone claims helps produce a denser bale in both dry hay[...]

UTV tracks from Can-Am

Can-Am has previously introduced track options for its line of ATVs with its Apache 360 track systems technology line. This year it’s introducing a track package for the Maverick Trail side-by-side UTV called the Apache Back Country track kit. The company says the system is engineered to match engine output and “supports chassis performance while[...]


A book for farm equipment enthusiasts

Last fall I had a chance to sit down with British ag equipment journalist and author Justin Roberts. We had chance to discuss his new book The Nordic Tractor. If you’re like me, you’ve read any number of detailed histories of North American-based ag equipment brands, which chronicle the evolution of their tractor designs over[...]

Bayer Digital Farming launches Zone Spray

This summer, canola growers will likely again be faced with the tough decision of whether or not to spray fields with a fungicide to protect the crop from sclerotinia. Spraying unnecessarily can mean wasted inputs, but failing to protect crops when needed could also mean significant yield losses. Even if producers decide to spray fungicide,[...]


AGCO debuts “Class 8” baler

In February, AGCO announced it had established a system of categories to define square baler capacities. It has divided balers sizes in to eight classes. The square baler classification system uses rated plunger load to define each one. According to the brand, plunger load was chosen because it is the most measurable factor impacting the[...]

New features for John Deere lawn tractors

Changing the oil in an engine is without a doubt the easiest way to extend its service life. But with the number of engines on a typical farm that need service, sometimes the small motors in augers and lawn and garden equipment get overlooked. John Deere’s new 30-second oil change feature on 2018 model year[...]


Knowing the score

A few months ago I was sitting in a classroom discussing the value of exam scores. One of the questions posed was, is it important for students, either those in adult learning situations or kids in school, to focus on getting good grades, or is there a better way to evaluate progress? The opinions, as[...]

Toolbox for Can-Am Defenders

Side-by-side UTVs have become workhorses on many Prairie farms, so Can-Am has introduced a new option to help owners make the best of their Defender models while doing farm chores — or while away on that hunting trip. A new composite toolbox designed to mount perfectly in the bed of a Defender is now available[...]


Steeling for higher prices

John Deere, the brand that owns the lion’s share of the farm equipment business in North America, announced recently it had a pretty good start to 2018. In fact, it estimates its net sales and revenue for the year will jump by a whopping 26 percent over last year. Whether that prediction holds may soon[...]

New forage equipment from John Deere

In 2015 John Deere introduced its first large square balers built entirely in-house, the L300 Series. For 2018 those balers get an update, and two new models, the L331, which makes a 3' x 3' bale, and the L341, which builds a 3' x 4' bale, will take their place in the Deere haying equipment[...]