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Michelin introduces the high-speed  FloatXBib tire for spreaders.

Michelin introduces the FloatXBib

New increased flexion  tire for SP floaters

By Scott Garvey December 5, 2019

As the size and top speed of both towed and self-propelled farm equipment grows, the demands placed on tires become ever more extreme. And manufacturers have been struggling to offer tires that meet those demands. Tires must carry heavier loads and travel much faster on roads than previous generations. “Often times on machines today, they’re […] Read more

Michelin’s Tweel airless tire and wheel combinations are now available for UTVs, zero-turn mowers and skid steer loaders.

Machinery

Michelin adds to its Tweel product line

The brand expands its line special-purpose of airless wheels 

By Scott Garvey December 4, 2019

About six years ago, Michelin debuted the first Tweel airless tire and wheel assembly, which was originally intended for the skid steer market. Since then it has been expanding its line of Tweel products, which now offers types that fit zero-turn mowers and UTVs “In 2012 we launched our first Tweel targeting skid steer loaders,” […] Read more

Crops, Machinery

Pattison to shut one Saskatchewan Deere dealership

By GFM Network News December 4, 2019

Pattison Agriculture’s chain of Deere ag equipment dealerships in Saskatchewan and Manitoba is preparing to cut one link. The Prairie farm equipment sales and service arm of B.C.’s Jim Pattison Group announced Tuesday on its website and social media it will permanently close its dealership at Foam Lake, Sask. effective Dec. 31. The Pattison store […] Read more

Machinery

More news from rubber track maker Camso

Track component manufacturer offers several updates for 2020

By Scott Garvey November 29, 2019

Camso, a rubber track system and components manufacturer, is also an OEM supplier to a few major brands. It builds and provides the engineering for the track systems installed on tractors and other equipment right at the factory. But it also supplies aftermarket bolt-on track systems. This fall the brand had a few announcements to […] Read more

The Nextroad commercial truck tire line debuts in Canada this year.

Equipment, Machinery

New truck tire brand hits the market

Nextroad brand jumps into the Canadian marketplace

By Scott Garvey November 22, 2019

Prometeon Tyre Group, the parent company of the well-known Pirelli tire brand, is introducing another name to the U.S. and Canadian markets: the Nextroad range of heavy truck tires. As an initial offering, Nextroad will produce 295/75R22.5 and 11R22.5 tire sizes. Beginning in the first quarter of 2020 it will add 11R24.5 to its portfolio. […] Read more

General, Machinery, Markets

New environmental rules expected to further lift diesel prices

By GFM Network News November 19, 2019

MarketsFarm — Diesel prices in Canada and the U.S. have increased marginally ahead of winter, which is expected for this time of year — but in the New Year, prices on the farm will likely be higher than normal, as the ocean freight industry adopts new environmental standards. While a farmer’s demand for diesel is […] Read more

GenAg’s dealership at Portage la Prairie, Man. (GenAg.com)

Crops, Machinery

Dutch distributor buys into Manitoba Claas dealerships

By GFM Network News September 15, 2019

Corrected, Sept. 17 — A major Dutch farm equipment distributor is buying into the Manitoba equipment business, with a deal for Hepson Equipment and a partnership stake in GenAg. Royal Reesink announced Friday it has bought a controlling stake in Hepson and has a partnership deal in place with the Kehler family, owners of GenAg. […] Read more

Crops, Hay, Pasture

Hay shortage in Manitoba Interlake reaches tipping point

By GFM Network News September 5, 2019

MarketsFarm — A state of agricultural emergency has been declared in 12 municipalities, mostly in Manitoba’s Interlake region, due to chronically low hay yields. Drought and grasshoppers have hindered crops to the point that hay production is about 25 to 30 per cent of average. “We’ve moved cows out of pastures because the grasshoppers ate […] Read more

The RB565 baler from Case IH is capable of forming both silage and dry hay or straw bales.

Machinery

Case IH RB565 baler capable of silage and dry hay operation

New model designed to be an "all purpose" baler for producers

By Scott Garvey August 13, 2019

According to Case IH, the new RB565 Premium HD round baler is designed for the “ultimate crop flexibility,” which means it’s capable of being used to put up wet silage bales as well as dry hay and straw. “The RB565 Premium HD round baler is equipped with components to efficiently handle wet hay making in […] Read more

Crops, Machinery, Markets, Reuters, Weather

U.S. Midwest floods to weigh on diesel demand come harvest

By GFM Network News July 11, 2019

Putnam County, Ill. | Reuters — A disappointing planting season due to massive flooding in the U.S. Midwest this spring is expected to have spillover effects on diesel demand during harvest season, analysts and traders said. Heavy storms that lingered over the Midwest left millions of acres unseeded and put crops that were planted late […] Read more

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle slip back, hogs gain

U.S. grains: Soy futures post biggest monthly gain in nearly five years on China trade optimism

Farm gate milk price to rise in 2026

Machinery

Michelin introduces the FloatXBib

Michelin adds to its Tweel product line

Pattison to shut one Saskatchewan Deere dealership

More news from rubber track maker Camso

New truck tire brand hits the market

New environmental rules expected to further lift diesel prices

Dutch distributor buys into Manitoba Claas dealerships

Hay shortage in Manitoba Interlake reaches tipping point

Case IH RB565 baler capable of silage and dry hay operation

U.S. Midwest floods to weigh on diesel demand come harvest

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