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Claas has introduced its largest combine model yet, the Class 10-Plus 8900 Terra Trac.
Crops, Equipment, Machinery

Claas debuts new flagship combine model

Capacity of the Lexion 8900 Terra Trac hits Class 10-plus territory

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With a unique graphic on its flanks, Claas’ new Lexion 8900 Terra Trac made its North American debut on the grounds of the Ag in Motion farm show near Langham, Sask., in July. The brand celebrated a milestone in its combine production at the same time as it released the largest model it has yet […] Read more
VIDEO: Garvey takes on Booker in equipment operator challenge
Equipment, Machinery

VIDEO: Garvey takes on Booker in equipment operator challenge

Bragging rights were on the line as Scott Garvey and Robin Booker take skills challenge at Ag in Motion

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In an editorial meeting earlier this year, Western Producer editor Robin Booker challenged the Glacier FarmMedia editorial team to an equipment competition. Machinery editor Scott Garvey took him up on the challenge and the terms were made: bragging rights and a beer. The equipment? A skid steer and an excavator provided by the folks from […] Read more
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Equipment, Machinery

VIDEO: SeedMaster serves up prototype seed opener

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This video, taking a look at SeedMaster’s new opener, is part of a series that looks at the types of seed opener designs on display at this summer’s Ag in Motion farm show near Langham, Sask. This series also looks at the other new introductions those seeding equipment manufacturers were introducing at their booths. 
JCB's 504-13 Loadall subcompact telescopic handler.
Equipment, Machinery

JCB building new Texas factory

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U.K.-based JCB, which produces light construction equipment, the Fastrac ag tractor and Loadall telehandlers, broke ground in early June on a new 720,000-square foot factory on a 400-acre site at San Antonio, Texas. The project will cost US$500 million. It will be the company’s largest North American manufacturing plant, second only in size to its […] Read more
A row of GSI bins on a Saskatchewan farm.
Crops, Equipment, Machinery

Agco to sell grain bin firm GSI

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Agco has completed a deal to sell the majority of its Grain and Protein business division, including its grain bin and handling equipment arm GSI, to American Industrial Partners for a reported US$700 million. ”The divestiture of Grain and Protein supports Agco’s strategic transformation, recently accelerated by the PTx Trimble joint venture, which closed in […] Read more
The Garford-RootWave eWeeding system is currently available in up to a six-metre working width in either a rear- or front-mounted configuration.
Crops, Equipment, Machinery

Electrocuting weeds

U.K. companies set to introduce a chemical-free way to control weeds

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As concerns over chemical usage and weed resistance increase, different technologies have been offered as alternatives to weed control. Recently, two U.K.-based companies have teamed up to produce a system that uses electricity to kill weeds. “The principle of electric weeding has been around since the late 1800s,” says Jonathan Henry, managing director at Garford […] Read more
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Equipment, Machinery

VIDEO: Learn how to maintain your John Deere drill

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John Deere drill specialist and technician Logan Wemyss of the engineering firm Aricks Australia is in Canada this summer working with Thunderstruck Ag Equipment of Winkler, Man. His mission? Helping owners of late model John Deere drills better understand how to maintain the openers on them. His company also offers a range of specialty parts to upgrade […] Read more

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