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Agritechnica will resume its normal two-year schedule, with the next event opening its gates on Nov. 12, 2023. Last fall, DLG started the “Agritechnica Digital” series of information sessions and seminars, which are available free to anyone online. Interested persons can register at agritechnica.com.
Machinery, News

Agritechnica cancelled

After a postponement the giant farm show finally gave up on 2022

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Sadly, the global COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted virtually every organized event over the past two years. Germany’s Agritechnica, which was originally scheduled to run in November of 2021, had to be postponed until February 2022. And while many were optimistic the virus would recede sufficiently to allow the event to proceed by that time, DLG […] Read more
File photo of Highway 363 near Moose Jaw, Sask. (Mysticenergy/iStock/Getty Images)
General, Machinery, Weather

Spring road bans coming into effect across Prairies

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MarketsFarm — Warming temperatures and melting snow across Western Canada may cause some disruptions to grain and livestock movement over the next few weeks as seasonal spring road restrictions come into effect across the Prairies. Annual spring road restrictions set axle weight limits for vehicles moving on certain roads, in an effort to reduce the […] Read more
This self-propelled sprayer from Trimble and Horsch is slated to be released in Canada later this year.
Equipment, Machinery

Trimble, Horsch to launch self-propelled sprayer

Various configurations and boom widths will be available

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Trimble, a precision ag technology provider, is teaming up with ag equipment manufacturer Horsch to introduce a new, self-propelled crop protection sprayer. The sprayer relies on sensor data and GNSS (global navigation satellite system) to navigate around fields. While it does require an operator to be on board, the vehicle has automated steering and speed […] Read more
Will Greeneye Technology’s precision spray system soon become an option on Fendt Rogator sprayers? AGCO announced last December it has become an investor in Greeneye.
Equipment, Machinery

AGCO invests in Greeneye Technology

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In mid-December last year, AGCO announced it had made an equity investment in Israel-based Greeneye Technology, acquiring 2.9 per cent of the young startup firm that has begun offering retrofit precision-spraying technology. The Greeneye system is based on artificial intelligence and deep machine learning, which enables intelligent, real-time decisions in the field that can significantly […] Read more
Weeds can be detected and sprayed in a growing crop with this green-on-green technology.
Equipment, Machinery

Retrofit spot-spraying system hits the market

Greeneye Technology’s system turns existing sprayers into smart machines

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What if it was possible to retrofit an existing sprayer with a system that reduces the amount of herbicide needed to spray a crop by about 78 per cent, and it still achieved the same level of weed management as a broadcast application? And what if it was possible to see a payback on the […] Read more
John Deere announced the market introduction of its first fully autonomous 8R tractor, designed to work alone in tillage applications.
Equipment, Machinery

John Deere to release robotic 8R tractor

Tillage work is first of many fully autonomous field functions to come

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In early January at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nev., John Deere held what may arguably be a milestone press conference. The green brand announced it was set to launch commercial sales of a fully autonomous 8R tractor designed to work alone in tillage applications when mated with Deere’s Tru-Set chisel plow. In […] Read more
Adam Reid. (Photo courtesy Buhler Versatile)
Crops, Machinery

Ag equipment firm Buhler Industries shakes up board table

Rostselmash's Babkin steps down, founder Buhler to retire

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Board oversight of Winnipeg farm equipment manufacturer Buhler Industries will now include another of the company’s upper managers, as a co-owner of the company’s Russian parent firm and the company’s founder both step down. Buhler’s board announced Wednesday it has accepted the resignation of Konstantin Babkin, the president and co-owner of Russian holding company Novoe […] Read more
Case IH 40 series Patriot sprayers will give way to the new 50 series, which are available for delivery in the fall of 2022.
Equipment, Machinery

Case IH revamps Patriot sprayer line

Updated sprayer models for 2022

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Case IH has revamped its entire self-propelled Patriot sprayer line. The previous 40 series will give way to the new 50 series, which will be available for the fall of 2022. What’s new and different about the 50 series? “The short answer to what’s new is pretty much everything,” says Mark Burns, marketing manager for […] Read more
Case IH introduces the WD5 windrower for 2022.
Equipment, Machinery

New windrowers from Case IH

WD5 series debuts for 2022 model year

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Among the new pieces of haying and livestock-related equipment introduced by Case IH and sister brand New Holland in 2021 is the new WD5 series windrowers from Case IH, which debuted last year in late August. The company says these new models offer improved efficiency with what it claims are the fastest travel speeds in […] Read more

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