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The HarvestLab grain sensor can be retrofitted to 2018 and newer John Deere S700 series combines to provide real-time grain quality data when harvesting.

Measure grain protein on the go

John Deere’s HarvestLab offers new features for grain growers

By Scott Garvey March 9, 2023

Most grain producers have spent time at an elevator waiting to find out the protein level of a truckload of wheat after delivering it. That, of course, makes a difference to the size of cheque the elevator manager is willing to write. Today, John Deere is taking the suspense out of that wait by making […] Read more

John Deere has pledged to make more diagnostic tools and computer access available to farmers and independent repair shops.

Equipment, Machinery

Deere agrees to independent equipment servicing

MOU pledges to give owners, repair shops ECM access

By Scott Garvey February 21, 2023

It’s a battle that’s been waged on many fronts for the past several years: the right to repair high-tech farm equipment. In fact, the fight against brands limiting repair access goes well beyond farm machinery into many different product categories from home electronics to cars. When it comes to farm equipment, though, John Deere has […] Read more

The autonomous T4 Electric Power tractor is slated for market release later this year.

Equipment, Machinery

CNH machinery brands set to up their automation offerings

Raven technology being imported to Case IH and NH equipment

By Scott Garvey February 13, 2023

Last December, CNH Industrial, the parent company to Case IH and New Holland, held what it called a “Tech Day” just outside of Phoenix, Ariz. For the event, CNH executives brought together journalists from across North America and Europe to reveal what the company’s two main brands had up their collective sleeve in the fields […] Read more

Equipment, Machinery

New forage harvesters from John Deere

New 18-litre engine powers 9000 series models

By Scott Garvey February 7, 2023

Self-propelled, high-capacity forage harvesters require some serious power under their hoods. In the past, John Deere’s limited range of in-house diesel engines meant the green brand had to turn to engine manufacturers like Cummins to get enough muscle for their largest models. And while their top-end 9800 and 9900 models, which deliver 855 and 956 […] Read more

Screengrab from a CNH promotional video of its Magnum tractor assembly plant at Racine, Wisconsin. (CNH video)

Crops, Machinery, Reuters

CNH sees headwinds easing in 2023 after strong fourth-quarter results

Long-running strikes end at two CNH plants in U.S.

By GFM Network News February 3, 2023

Reuters — CNH Industrial said on Thursday its 2023 net sales of industrial activities would grow by between six and 10 per cent, after the group posted stronger-than-expected results in the last quarter of 2022. The industry faced several headwinds in 2022, including a choppy supply chain and inflation, but late in the year these […] Read more

General, Machinery, Markets, Reuters

Ritchie Bros. raises cash payout in bid for IAA

Activist investor Starboard Value buys into Ritchie

By Reuters, GFM Network News January 23, 2023

Reuters — Canada’s Ritchie Bros. on Monday sweetened the cash component of its buyout offer for IAA Inc. by 28 per cent, valuing the U.S. auto retailer at US$5.94 billion, and also secured the backing of a key IAA shareholder which had questioned the initial offer. The latest cash-and-stock offer at $44.40 per share, will […] Read more

NYMEX March 2023 West Texas Intermediate crude oil (candlesticks) with 100-day moving average (black line) and ICE March 2023 Brent crude oil (blue open/high/low/close). (Barchart)

General, Machinery, Markets

China driving crude oil price increases

Bulls on crude oil expect a 'very shallow' recession

By GFM Network News January 18, 2023

MarketsFarm — China has largely been behind the current upticks in global crude oil prices, according to Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis for Oil Price Information Services in Lakewood, NJ. He suggested that China’s economy will begin to pick up steam in 2023 after the government loosened its super-tight COVID-19 restrictions. “You can […] Read more

For the first time, a 50-foot flex draper header will be available for Claas 8000 series combines.

Equipment, Machinery

Claas updates its 8000 series Lexion combines

New cab, wider header and other improvements for 2023 model year

By Scott Garvey January 12, 2023

Claas has decided to update its 8000 series combines. In November, the brand announced 2023 model year machines will see a number of improvements to ramp up both operator comfort and machine efficiency. “The Lexion has built a reputation for delivering a mix of efficiency, precision and convenience,” says Greg Frenzel, Claas combine product manager. […] Read more

Hardman can be seen in this photo near a tractor and seeder. He’s holding a grain scoop to fill the seeder by hand, something he had to do all the time before fill augers became relatively commonplace. “That’s really old school. It builds up some muscles,” he says, laughing.

Features, Machinery

PHOTOS: The ‘vintage’ equipment of Crooked Creek Farms

By Jim Timlick, John Hardman January 9, 2023

If you ever happen to visit Crooked Creek Farms near Dauphin, Man., there’s a pretty good chance you’ll take note of the many vintage farm implements stored on the property. Some of those pieces of equipment on the 750-acre family-owned farm date back as far as the 1940s, including a W-6 International Harvester tractor. But […] Read more

Local UAW union members arrive at Starbuck Middle School at Racine, Wis. to vote on CNH Industrial’s latest contract offer on Jan. 7, 2023. (Photo: Reuters/Bianca Flowers)

Crops, Machinery, Reuters

CNH workers at two U.S. plants reject proposed contract

Plants' workers on strike since May

By GFM Network News January 9, 2023

Racine | Reuters — Members of two local unions that have been on strike since May at CNH Industrial factories in Wisconsin and Iowa on Saturday voted down a tentative labour contract, the United Auto Workers union said. The union did not disclose how many workers at the two plants rejected the four-year deal, which […] Read more

GFM Network News

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall as rapid harvest overshadows China trade hopes

Good weather pushes Alberta harvest along

Arlene Dickinson says recent trip to Asia opened her eyes to new trade opportunities

Combines

Measure grain protein on the go

Deere agrees to independent equipment servicing

CNH machinery brands set to up their automation offerings

New forage harvesters from John Deere

CNH sees headwinds easing in 2023 after strong fourth-quarter results

Ritchie Bros. raises cash payout in bid for IAA

China driving crude oil price increases

Claas updates its 8000 series Lexion combines

PHOTOS: The ‘vintage’ equipment of Crooked Creek Farms

CNH workers at two U.S. plants reject proposed contract

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