As AI tools take on more of the data work, farmers will still need trusted and local-facing advice to turn those recommendations into decisions that work in their fieldsw
Equipment
How AI is changing on-farm agronomy and decision-making
The new digital tools are getting better at turning farm data into recommendations — but turning those into results still depends on local knowledge
Fendt reintroduces 800 Vario Series line of tractors
The company recently debuted the new Gen5 800, and an updated Gen4 500 Series, at a U.S. farm show
Agco’s Fendt arm has reintroduced a new and improved Gen5 800 Vario Series of tractors to the North American market.
OutRun tillage automation system released
System compatible with Fendt 900 Series
Agco’s OutRun automated tillage system, compatible with 900 Series Fendt tractors, is now commercially available; it will be compatible with 1000 Series tractors this fall.
Ag tire manufacturer offers up a lifetime warranty
Chinese-made Tianli tires put in service after Jan. 1 covered against defects
An unlimited-time warranty will apply against any manufacturer or “raw material” defects on all Tianli-branded radial ag tires that enter service after Jan. 1, 2026.
New Cubix baler from Claas aims for high output
The Cubix large square baler concept from Claas picked up a gold Innovation Award at last year’s Agritechnica show
Claas showed its square baler concept, called the Cubix, last November at Agritechnica; the unit is designed to bale as much as 70 tonnes per hour.
TIM system offers improved performance for Hesston balers
Tractor and Implement Management (TIM) allows Massey Ferguson’s 8S and 9S tractors to pair digitally with Hesston LB balers
TIM, short for Tractor and Implement Management, allows a Hesston large square baler to control the speed of a Massey Ferguson 8S or 9S tractor for better baler output and bale quality.
Yield EyeQ camera system measures harvest loss at header
AI-assisted camera system picks up silver Innovation Award at Agritechnica
Harvest equipment manufacturer Geringhoff won a silver Innovation Award at Agritechnica for its Yield EyeQ camera system, meant to help farmers measure grain loss at harvest.
New Holland concept tractor a nod to its Fiat brand heritage
The one-off “Il Trattore,” shown at Agritechnica, takes cues from the first production Fiat tractor ever to be built in Italy
New Holland’s exhibit at Agritechnica included this “concept” farm tractor with Fiat stylings that pay homage to the company’s Italian heritage.
New Holland expands Workmaster compact tractor lineup
Company adds two new models to the Workmaster line: the 35C and 40C; they are the largest of four models
New Holland adds two new models to its Workmaster compact tractor lineup, the 35C and 40C. Also: Case IH debuts its new Farmall 35A and 40A tractors.
Kubota introduces more tech at CES
The Japanese company displays two autonomous tractors including a futuristic model that doesn’t have an operator station
Ag equipment manufacturers were back showing their advanced technology at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in early January.