Deere & Co beat analysts' expectations for third-quarter profit on Thursday, as stronger pricing and cost control measures protected its margins from sluggish demand for its farm equipment.
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Deere beats profit targets as strong pricing, cost cuts counter slow demand
VIDEO: John Deere 9RX tractor goes big at AIM
John Deere’s new very-high horsepower 9RX tractors made their first Canadian public appearance at the Ag in Motion farm show in July. John Deere’s go-to-market manager for large tractors, Michael Porter, explains the design features built into these new models. RELATED: Check out the full specifications and see more photos of the John Deere 9RX […] Read more
VIDEO: Learn how to maintain your John Deere drill
John Deere drill specialist and technician Logan Wemyss of the engineering firm Aricks Australia is in Canada this summer working with Thunderstruck Ag Equipment of Winkler, Man. His mission? Helping owners of late model John Deere drills better understand how to maintain the openers on them. His company also offers a range of specialty parts to upgrade […] Read more
Ride & Drives puts YOU in the driver’s seat
Meet some of the biggest brands in agriculture in the Ride & Drives area at Ag in Motion and
discover what it’s like to get in the cab and take equipment for a spin. Hop on, move some bales
and dirt, and try before you buy with sprayers, tractors, skid steers and compact loaders.
Deere’s T6 800 combine expands on conventional wisdom
New, updated model due out for the 2025 season to replace John Deere's existing conventional T670
It didn’t take long after New Holland introduced farmers to the rotary combine concept, with its first TR model in the 1970s, for that threshing system to dominate the market in North America. While it may feel like the conventional straw walker combine has since faded into obscurity, it certainly hasn’t. Many brands are offering […] Read more
Deere expands customer repair capabilities northward
Customer Service Advisor and mobile app now available to Canadian owners
As “right-to-repair” advocates have increased pressure on major manufacturers in all industry sectors, some U.S. states have now introduced laws to mandate it. Those regulations, however, differ by state. For example, ag equipment manufactured after a certain date is included in Colorado’s law, while specifically excluded in Oregon’s. Aside from the push by legislators, the […] Read more
The evolution of farm equipment shines at Ag in Motion
Based on my experience of visiting shows, I can say AIM has matured into a quality event, and it’s certainly worth a visit if you have an interest in machinery. Brands large and small have paid attention to it and most have now become regular exhibitors.
Deere announces job cuts to tackle slowing farm equipment demand
Deere & Co said on Wednesday it would cut an unspecified number of production and salaried jobs to save costs as it grapples with a downturn in farm equipment demand.
Alberta Deere dealer chains merging
Martin Deerline and Agland aim to create Horizon Ag & Turf
Glacier FarmMedia –– Two Alberta John Deere dealer groups are joining forces. Martin Deerline and Agland intend to merge their operations effective July 31, forming a new entity known as Horizon Ag and Turf, “subject to necessary approvals and due diligence.” Terms of the merger deal weren’t disclosed in the companies’ announcement. “This partnership is […] Read more
VIDEO: Harvesting the history of the JD 40 combine
A 62-year-old combine is certainly no longer state-of-the-art, but old machines offer a terrific look back to see how far the development of harvesting equipment has come. As you’ll see here, Barry Reimer of Manitoba has been working on restoring a 1962 John Deere 40 combine in his backyard. From what he could show us […] Read more
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