Agritechnica has resumed its normal show schedule, with the next event to be held this coming November in Hannover, Germany.

Agritechnica to focus on ‘green productivity’

Show theme is advancing yields with environmentally friendly technologies

With the resumption of its normal schedule after COVID-19 forced a delay and finally cancellation of its last event, Agritechnica, the world’s premiere ag equipment exhibition, will hold its next event this coming November in Hannover, Germany — assuming there are no further global disruptions. The German Agricultural Society, known as DLG, stages the show, […] Read more

The HarvestLab grain sensor can be retrofitted to 2018 and newer John Deere S700 series combines to provide real-time grain quality data when harvesting.

Measure grain protein on the go

John Deere’s HarvestLab offers new features for grain growers

Most grain producers have spent time at an elevator waiting to find out the protein level of a truckload of wheat after delivering it. That, of course, makes a difference to the size of cheque the elevator manager is willing to write. Today, John Deere is taking the suspense out of that wait by making […] Read more


The L134R can produce bales up to 30 per cent denser due to increased plunger force, higher tension and longer bale chamber.

New large square baler from John Deere

The L341R high-density baler increases bale weights by up to 30 per cent

John Deere had several new machine announcements to make in January. One of them was the introduction of the new L341R high-density large square baler. This new baler creates high-density bales that are three feet by four feet. When it comes to straw bales, Deere claims farmers can expect bale weight increases of up to […] Read more

New Holland releases the T6.180 Methane tractor, which can run on methane or CNG.

NH’s methane-powered T6 tractor hits the market

Several years in development, the tractor can run on methane or CNG

It’s hard not to notice the importance major brands in the auto and machinery sectors are putting on developing alternative fuel engines. While battery electric is seen as a contender in the passenger car and low-horsepower-equipment segment, other fuels will be needed to replace gasoline and diesel for large vehicles and equipment. And some brands, […] Read more


New Holland upgrades the digital features of its line of front boom Guardian sprayers.

New Holland updates the Guardian sprayer line

Faster field speeds, more technology and more integration

Not long ago, “bigger and more powerful” were the buzzwords in new machinery marketing. Today, “smarter, faster and connected” seem to sum up what manufacturers are emphasizing in new equipment offerings. New Holland has improved all of those features in its updated line of Guardian front boom sprayers. The newest lineup of Guardian sprayers, announced […] Read more

Horsch has introduced three new models to its Avatar SD air drill line, with working widths of 26, 29 and 32 feet.

Horsch adds to its Avatar SD drill line

Three new working widths available on single-disc drills

In 2021, Horsch introduced the Universal Avatar 60M single-disc drill with a 60-foot, single-row toolbar. This past summer, the brand added to the Avatar SD line with the introduction of three smaller versions: the Avatar 8.25 SD, Avatar 9.25 SD and the Avatar 10.25 SD. These models are equipped with the same options as the […] Read more


John Deere has pledged to make more diagnostic tools and computer access available to farmers and independent repair shops.

Deere agrees to independent equipment servicing

MOU pledges to give owners, repair shops ECM access

It’s a battle that’s been waged on many fronts for the past several years: the right to repair high-tech farm equipment. In fact, the fight against brands limiting repair access goes well beyond farm machinery into many different product categories from home electronics to cars. When it comes to farm equipment, though, John Deere has […] Read more

Deere just introduced its ExactShot technology for planters. It applies liquid starter fertilizer only where seeds are planted, reducing the amount of fertilizer required.

John Deere introduces ExactShot for planters

Technology applies starter fertilizer precisely where seeds are planted

In January, John Deere was back as a key exhibitor in the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nev. While the company’s exhibits have turned heads during the previous couple of CES events, this year the brand had an even larger presence. Its CEO, John May, was the keynote speaker at the show’s opening. And […] Read more


Ag tech: Look before you leap

Ag tech: Look before you leap

Consider these factors before you put your money into the latest ag innovation

Although it’s easy to be smitten with the latest precision agricultural technology, one expert in the field advises people to look before they leap when it comes to adopting the technological innovations on offer. “Do your homework and know that the return on investment or the value of a technology on one farm is not […] Read more

The autonomous T4 Electric Power tractor is slated for market release later this year.

CNH machinery brands set to up their automation offerings

Raven technology being imported to Case IH and NH equipment

Last December, CNH Industrial, the parent company to Case IH and New Holland, held what it called a “Tech Day” just outside of Phoenix, Ariz. For the event, CNH executives brought together journalists from across North America and Europe to reveal what the company’s two main brands had up their collective sleeve in the fields […] Read more