John Deere has named five companies to its 2026 Startup Collaborator Program, exploring emerging technologies for farm use including soil sensing, AI and predictive equipment monitoring.
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Deere taps startups to explore sensing, AI tech for farm uses
John Deere has named five companies to its 2026 Startup Collaborator Program, exploring emerging technologies for farm use including soil…
War hits farm equipment makers’ share prices
There could be a very rocky road ahead for the U.S. economy, and valuations of U.S.-based corporations, such as major…
Registrations still open for Fendt’s combine Harvest Tour
A Fendt rep in early March said it’s still possible, if farmer interest and tour logistics align, that some Canadian…
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Trump tells farmers that tractor companies should lower prices
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War hits farm equipment makers’ share prices
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There could be a very rocky road ahead for the U.S. economy, and valuations of U.S.-based corporations, such as major equipment makers, could continue to take a beating, Scott Garvey writes.
Registrations still open for Fendt’s combine Harvest Tour
Company still considering giving Canadian farmers a chance to field-test its Ideal combine this year
A Fendt rep in early March said it’s still possible, if farmer interest and tour logistics align, that some Canadian farmers could get a chance to put an Ideal combine to work in their fields.
Case IH’s newest Optum tractors make North American debut
CNH opted to launch the new models at Agritechnica in November before their debut here
Case IH is opting for higher horses in its Optum line of mid-horsepower farm tractors, with a new flagship model now hitting 435 hp.
How AI is changing on-farm agronomy and decision-making
The new digital tools are getting better at turning farm data into recommendations — but turning those into results still depends on local knowledge
As AI tools take on more of the data work, farmers will still need trusted and local-facing advice to turn those recommendations into decisions that work in their fieldsw
Fendt reintroduces 800 Vario Series line of tractors
The company recently debuted the new Gen5 800, and an updated Gen4 500 Series, at a U.S. farm show
Agco’s Fendt arm has reintroduced a new and improved Gen5 800 Vario Series of tractors to the North American market.
OutRun tillage automation system released
System compatible with Fendt 900 Series
Agco’s OutRun automated tillage system, compatible with 900 Series Fendt tractors, is now commercially available; it will be compatible with 1000 Series tractors this fall.
Mahindra moving forward with new tractors, post-split
Mahindra Ag North America announces its transition away from the Mitsubishi Mahindra Agriculture joint venture
Despite the dissolution of a key joint venture, farm tractor manufacturer Mahindra Ag says a new product lineup will be rolling out over 2026 and 2027.
Ag tire manufacturer offers up a lifetime warranty
Chinese-made Tianli tires put in service after Jan. 1 covered against defects
An unlimited-time warranty will apply against any manufacturer or “raw material” defects on all Tianli-branded radial ag tires that enter service after Jan. 1, 2026.
