GFM Network News

More News →

Combines

Shortline implement manufacturers’ product lines may suffer from a lack of universal digital communication between machines and attachments.
Equipment, Features, Machinery

Code clash limits header options

Digital lockouts by OEMs may begin forcing combine buyers to forgo shortline headers

By
For many farmers, pairing their favourite brand of combine with a header from a Prairie shortline manufacturer makes a preferred package. Recently, though, some OEMs have denied header manufacturers the command set code needed to link the header with some combine and swather models’ digital systems — which means buyers of those machines will have […] Read more
Agco’s new FarmerCore program aims to help dealers identify how best to enhance and expand their services across their sales territories.
Equipment, Machinery

Agco introduces FarmerCore dealer program

A retail-level development initiative aims to improve the company's overall service to farmers

By
When it comes time to buy equipment, the quality of the local dealer, or lack of one, has typically played a big part in many producers’ decisions. A good local dealer is a big advantage for farmers and helps drive sales. It’s a factor of which major brands are well aware. Since its inception in […] Read more
Farm equipment built for sale into markets outside of North America will not likely conform to engineering standards here. Importing these machines may cost producers much more than they expected over the long term.
Equipment, Machinery

Shop in ‘grey market’ at your own risk

Importing machines built for sale outside North America not advisable, Farmers’ Advocate says

By
Several years ago, my neighbour sold his farm to a Dutch farmer who wanted to move his operation to Canada. That immigrating farmer brought much of his European equipment with him when he arrived. It was a kind of novelty to see an unfamiliar tractor design working in a Canadian field. However, despite the fact […] Read more
john deere tractor in field
Equipment, Machinery

Heading for a fully autonomous fleet by 2030

John Deere intends to offer a full suite of autonomous equipment in five years

By
As John Deere unveiled its 2025 model year product line in late February, it brought the company one year closer to a significant date: 2030. That’s when the brand has promised to be able to offer a complete fleet of autonomous equipment, able to handle a full farming season from seeding to harvest with self-driving […] Read more
The process of farmer consultation on new equipment starts long before any metal is welded together.
Equipment, Machinery

Understanding farmers’ equipment needs

As the pace picks up on advancements in technology, consulting customers for their feedback becomes more important

By
A few years ago, I was invited to attend an R&D facility to test-drive a prototype version of an MFWD tractor with a CVT transmission — then I was asked to give my impressions of what I liked or didn’t like. It was interesting to participate in the early evaluation of a new tractor. Prototype […] Read more
VIDEO: New Holland, Raven sync up for grain transfers in the field
Equipment, Machinery

VIDEO: New Holland, Raven sync up for grain transfers in the field

Raven Cart Automation aims to make grain transfers in the field more efficient

By
New Holland and Raven Industries want to make technology your harvest buddy in 2024. The Raven Cart Automation system is designed to reduce mishaps, such as spilled grain, between combine and grain cart operators during harvest. The system works on a radio frequency transmission between machines and allows the combine operator to call as many […] Read more
VIDEO: Precision upgrades for Deere tractors and sprayers 
Equipment, Machinery

VIDEO: Precision upgrades for Deere tractors and sprayers 

Tech options aimed at injecting new life into older machines

By
If you’re not quite ready to pony up for a new John Deere, the brand’s line of precision hardware may be a nice fit to access some of its newer technology features. Deere’s precision upgrade line offers some of the latest receivers, displays, and modems at an affordable price to get more out of your […] Read more
front view of a geringhoff truflex razor header mounted on a claas combine
Crops, Equipment, Machinery

TruFlex Razor Draper header a “premium” design

Geringhoff header's features include air system, hydraulic drive, maximum flex

By
One of the European implement brands that have set up shop in North America in recent decades is Geringhoff, a combine header manufacturer based in Germany — and it’s offering Canadian producers a draper model its western Canadian territory manager, Lucas Haas, calls a premium design. Geringhoff’s TruFlex Razor Draper header offers some unique features […] Read more
More parts and components are now being stocked on site, as a lack of products caused major disruptions during the pandemic.
Equipment, Features, Machinery

Supply chain chaos eases at parts counter

Shortages are now fewer on many, but not all, components

By
Glacier FarmMedia — Manufacturers of ag equipment and some agricultural dealers in Canada have changed their practices because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are now stocking more parts and components on site because a lack of products caused major disruptions during the pandemic. “I know it can be a challenge for producers, dealers and manufacturers […] Read more

AgCanadaTV

AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Sept. 5, 2025

Sponsored By:
More Videos →

Cyber-Savvy Farmer

Glacier Farmmedia Podcast

Latest Market News

More Market News →