In early 2021, John Deere introduced its See and Spray Select system on sprayers. It enabled sprayers to spot spray weeds in a fallow field, offering considerable savings on herbicide use. However, that kind of green-on-brown technology has limited use in no-till cropping systems. When the feature was launched, the brand made it clear there […] Read more
Deere launches See and Spray Ultimate
Green-on-green sprayer system now available for some crops
Deere improves diagnostic access
The right-to-repair debate has reached the boiling point a few times in recent years, particularly in the United States, and various legal actions centring around it continue to wind their way through the U.S. court systems. If you haven’t heard about it, right to repair refers to a fight to have manufacturers make it possible […] Read more
New UTVs for 2022
Can-Am and Polaris offer more models
New for the 2022 model year from Polaris is the Ranger SP 570, which is available in two- or four-seat configurations. The two-seater comes with a liquid-cooled 567-cubic centimetre, 44-horsepower gasoline engine with all-wheel drive, two-wheel drive and VersaTrac Turf Mode drive system, which unlocks the rear differential to minimize ground damage on turns. The […] Read more
Can the F-150 handle extreme cold?
Ford heads to Alaska to test its electric pickup in extreme temperatures
As more discussion in the automotive world centres on electric drivetrains, potential Canadian buyers tend to ask one question more than others: how will electric vehicles perform in the dead of a brutal Prairie winter? To help convince potential buyers its all-electric F-150 Lightning is a capable all-season vehicle, Ford sent six of them, along […] Read more
GM electric vehicles to test as standby generators
EVs could work as alternative power sources in an emergency
For many people living in rural locations across the Prairies, frequent power outages are an unfortunate fact of life. And in winter they can be particularly problematic, creating trouble such as leaving livestock watering bowls prone to freezing without a heat source. With the automotive industry expected to move to the widespread adoption of electric […] Read more
Massey Ferguson completes updates to its tractor line — for now
New S series tractors mark a new generation for the brand’s offerings
Starting last August, AGCO began introducing farmers to its newest generation of Massey Ferguson tractors, kicking off the introductions with the 8S series. It followed that up a few days later with the smaller 5S, recently the 6S and, now, the 7S. In Grainews, we’ve reported on the previous new model lines as they’ve been […] Read more
New land roller from Brandt
High-efficiency land roller series available this season
For those producers growing crops that require a very even field finish, like peas, lentils or soybeans, a land roller is a key piece of equipment. In February, Regina-based Brandt Agricultural Products announced they are adding yet another new product to their expanding line of tillage equipment with the high-efficiency land roller series. Available in […] Read more
New planter from Kinze
3505 True Speed planter to hit the market in 2023
In February, Iowa-based implement manufacturer Kinze announced its plans to introduce its new 3505 True Speed high-speed planter; however, it will be a few months yet before one arrives on dealers’ lots. But the company says it will be available in time for the 2023 growing season, and it will offer advanced technology and improved […] Read more
Machinery brands comply with global sanctions against Russia
All major equipment brands suspend shipments to Russia and Belarus
As virtually the entire western world has moved to hold Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine, significant economic sanctions have been levied against the country and its accomplice state, Belarus. The sanctions have significantly isolated the two nations from much of the global economy. That includes cutting them off from western agricultural equipment. CNH […] Read more
Case IH debuts variable tillage implement
The VT-Flex 435 gets on-the-go gang angle adjustment capability
Increasingly, we’re seeing several different types of machines capable of immediately adapting to changing field conditions. And tillage equipment certainly hasn’t been left out of that trend to continually advance the technology built into today’s farm equipment. Last fall, Case IH announced it is adding the VT-Flex 435 vertical tillage tool to its tillage line. […] Read more
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