This tractor had the honour of letting people know there was an event in progress. Drivers may have been slowed down a bit, but we're sure once they saw what was going on ahead of this tractor it brought a smile to their face.

PHOTOS: Tagging along on Tractor Trek 2019

A wide variety of classic tractors took part in this year’s event

The vintage tractor-collecting hobby may not be as strong as it used to be. A look at the selling prices of older restored machines indicates that demand for them is down from its high over a decade ago. That has been attributed to a hobby dominated by an aging demographic. But an event in southern […] Read more




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U.S. refiner group sues Trump EPA over E15 gasoline

Reuters — The main U.S. refining industry association said on Monday it sued to block the Trump administration’s effort to expand sales of higher ethanol blends of gasoline, arguing the move exceeded the administration’s authority. The legal challenge from the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) association escalated a battle between the oil and corn […] Read more


About 160 people attended a demonstration day at the University of Arizona at Maricopa in March.

DOT spends the winter in Arizona

Autonomous platform moves from R&D to commercial sales

Continuous field testing of prototype machinery can be a challenge for Canadian ag equipment manufacturers, because our long winters limit access to fields. A good option is to head to southern portions of the U.S. where milder climates make year-round testing possible. Only that way can engineers rack up the maximum number of hours on […] Read more

Arriving on the farm with about 4,300 engine hours on the clock, the 6588 was mechanically sound, but it need a cosmetic refurbishment.

PHOTOS: Second life for a 2+2 tractor

A 6588 IH tractor gets an on-farm refurbishment

For most of us who grew up on a farm, there is a favourite tractor model that holds some sentimental value. Maybe it was the first tractor you ever rode on with Grandpa or one the family had while you were a boy (or girl). For whatever the reason, that kind of sentiment has fuelled […] Read more


Can Am’s two track systems for ATVs and UTVs

Track options

Can Am now offers two track modules for its ATVs and UTVs

For producers who want to expand the capabilities of their on-farm ATV or UTV, Can Am thinks it has the perfect solution: tracks. Not too long ago the brand introduced its “four season” Apache 360 and longer-track version the 360LT line of all-season track modules, which will work on its Outlander ATVs and Defender UTV. […] Read more

We’re taking a new look at an old idea. Refurbish a tractor that is still a capable machine rather than buying new.

New paint, new power

There was a time when farmers were more than a little thrifty when it came to investing in their machinery. John Deere used to promote the fact its tractors could run on “inexpensive” distillate, rather than regular gasoline to prove to potential buyers their machines offered value. Take a look at the operators’ stations on […] Read more


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Update: Vancouver lockout of longshoremen ends

Winnipeg/Ottawa | Reuters — A lockout of longshore workers at Canada’s biggest port, the Port of Vancouver, ended in a deal on Thursday after a few hours, averting a potentially massive shipping disruption, the workers’ union and employers association said. The lockout was immediately lifted and the union also withdrew its strike notice, according to […] Read more