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Crops, Machinery

Salford to buy applicator maker Valmar

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Prairie manufacturing firm Valmar Airflo, known for its farm-, commercial- and research-grade granular applicator systems, is under new ownership. Valmar, set up in 1977 at Elie, Man. by farm mechanic, crop duster and inventor Charlie Balmer, has been sold to Ontario seeding and tillage equipment firm Salford Group for an undisclosed sum. Valmar will continue […] Read more
John Deere is introducing two large square baler models for the 2015 haying season.
Machinery

John Deere adds large square balers to its hay and forage product line

The brand introduces two models with all-new, in-house engineering

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When it introduced its new 2015 product line at an event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in August, John Deere significantly beefed up its hay and forage implement offerings. Arguably the most notable additions to that segment were the two L Series balers that will be market ready for the upcoming season. “This is one we’ve been […] Read more
Machinery

PHOTOS: John Deere square balers

Buyers have a choice of a standard feeder system or one that pre-cuts the crop feeding

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John Deere significantly beefed up its hay and forage implement offerings when it introduced its new 2015 product line. The most notable additions were the two L Series balers that will be market ready for the upcoming season.  
John Deere tractor
Machinery

New 6 Series tractors from John Deere

New and updated models in the brand’s utility and mid-range tractor categories

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At its dealer convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last August, John Deere unveiled three new models in its 6R Series tractor line. It beefed up the previous 6170R, 6190R and 6210R models and re-released them as the 6175R, 6195R and 6215R, each with five more rated horsepower. But they actually get 10 more maximum horsepower through […] Read more
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Crops, Machinery, Reuters

Canada, U.S. toughen oil train safety standards

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Washington/New York | Reuters — The U.S. and Canada on Friday announced long-awaited safety rules for trains carrying oil, as regulators seek to reduce risks after a series of explosive accidents that accompanied a surge in crude-by-rail shipments. The rules call for a rapid phase-out of older tank cars considered unsafe during derailments, and are […] Read more
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Livestock, Machinery, Markets

Farm business tax credits on tap in Manitoba budget

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Expansions and extensions for tax credits of use to Manitoba farmers and small agribusinesses were laid out Thursday in the province’s latest budget. Finance Minister Greg Dewar’s plan calls for an expansion of the province’s small business venture capital tax credit, broadening its list of eligible businesses to include “non-traditional farming” ventures, as well as […] Read more
JCB Fastrac tractor
Machinery

JCB Fastrac updates meant to appeal to North American farmers

Grainews test drove the 4000 Series Fastrac tractor at JCB’s Georgia facility

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It’s been about 24 years since U.K-based JCB introduced the ag industry’s first high-speed tractor, the Fastrac. That was back in 1991. This past January, the company debuted a reengineered version of that tractor, the new 4000 Series, at an event in Quebec. The new tractor also made an appearance at the National Farm Machinery […] Read more

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