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General, Machinery

Farm cybersecurity campaign seeks farmer input

CSKA online survey open until Feb. 18

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Canadian farmers are being asked for their input on a federally-backed project to assess and improve cybersecurity in Canada’s ag sector. The Community Safety Knowledge Alliance, the lead organization on the Cyber Security Capacity in Canadian Agriculture project, has put up a voluntary online survey for farm operators, running until Feb. 18, “to look at […] Read more
NH released an update for MyPLM Connect early last year.
Equipment, Machinery

NH upgrades its digital MyPLM Connect platform

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Last year, New Holland announced what it called its “first” major update to the Connect Farm desktop platform and mobile app. The latest update includes support for prescriptions, large square balers, new layer visualizations and machine utilization maps. “MyPLM Connect gives users instant access to their operation, helping them manage the farm from any location […] Read more
A General Motors illustration featuring a display version of its 2024 Silverado EV pickup, due for release in the fall of 2023. (Media.GM.ca)
General, Machinery, Reuters

GM to chase rivals with US$105,000 electric Silverado

Less expensive retail Silverado EV to follow in 2024

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Detroit | Reuters — General Motors’ US$35 billion electric vehicle strategy will face its biggest test in 2023 when it launches an electric version of its Chevrolet Silverado pickup with a six-figure price tag, more than a year after rivals Ford and Rivian Automotive. GM CEO Mary Barra on Wednesday told the annual CES technology […] Read more
Ben Cavers scans one of the QR codes posted in the cab of a farm tractor. Whether it’s for Cavers, another member of the family farm or a hired worker, the code hosts a wide range of information including photos and short, homemade videos on how to operate a piece of equipment.
Equipment, Features

QR codes find a fit in daily farm operations

Those odd-looking, black markings can be the key to field details and equipment instructions

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You’ve seen them lots. QR codes. Those odd-looking squares with black markings that are applied to a lot of packaging. And in recent months, you may even now have a QR code image on your cellphone to show the world proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus. But do those codes have a fit in […] Read more
Equipment, Features

More on QR codes

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Most Canadian farmers are certainly familiar with QR codes these days — the QR stands for quick response. First, they’ve been around for nearly 30 years — it’s a square with a maze of black symbols and markings inside its border, often found on the labels of various products.  The QR code is described as […] Read more
Production of Ford’s F-150 Lightning pickup at Dearborn, Mich. (Media.ford.com)
General, Machinery, Reuters

Electric truck battle heats up between Ford, GM

Ford to double output at Michigan

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Detroit | Reuters — Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it will nearly double annual production capacity for its red-hot F-150 Lightning electric pickup to 150,000 vehicles as the model has already attracted nearly 200,000 reservations ahead of its arrival this spring at U.S. dealers. Ford’s announcement comes a day ahead of rival General Motors’ public […] Read more
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Crops, Machinery, Reuters

Claas sees more semiconductor chip snags in 2022

'It's going to be a tough next six months'

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Paris | Reuters — Agricultural machinery maker Claas said Thursday it expects difficulties in securing semiconductor chips to persist for the first half of next year, which could curb a surge in profits linked to booming farm demand. An upturn in orders from farmers, who are benefiting from high crop prices after several lean years, […] Read more
Dominic Barton. (Video screengrab from McKinsey.com)
Canola, Crops, Reuters

Ambassador to China to leave post after helping free detainees

Canola, 5G access, other issues remain

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Ottawa | Reuters –– Canada’s ambassador to China said on Monday he would soon leave his post after a two-year assignment where he helped secure the freedom of two Canadian detainees despite icy relations between Beijing and Ottawa. Dominic Barton’s departure, which will take effect Dec. 31, leaves a crucial diplomatic post open at a […] Read more
A decal on a Gulfstream 650ER business jet at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) exhibition in Las Vegas on Oct. 21, 2019. (File photo: Reuters/David Becker)
Crops, Machinery, Reuters

U.S. EPA to propose expanding credit eligibility under biofuel program

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New York | Reuters — The Biden administration is expected to propose expanding the kinds of renewable fuel production processes that are eligible to receive credits under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard program, three sources familiar with the matter said. The move could help increase production of advanced biofuels, which include lower-carbon products such as […] Read more

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