The history of machines at the new Intivity Centre

Grainews machinery editor Scott Garvey was at AGCO’s Jackson, Minnesota, tractor and sprayer assembly plant for the grand opening of the new Intivity Centre, which was built to show visitors the history of machines built there.


New Holland’s VP on how the company is expanding its product lines

Abe Hughes II, New Holland’s vice-president, sales and marketing for North America, discusses how the company is expanding its product line to appeal to not only its traditional customer base, mixed farmers, but also broad-acre grain and oilseed growers and smaller producers.



Fendt Series 500 tractors in Canada

Reid Hamre, Fend’s North American brand manager, talks about the line of tractors Fendt currently offers in the Canadian marketplace. He also talks about the 500 Series models which the company expects to introduce here in the future, although the company hasn’t yet announced when they will become available.

Agritechnica 2011, Hanover

Scott Garvey, Grainews machinery editor, travels to Hanover Germany to visit Agritechnica, the world’s largest farm machinery show.



Combine adjustment tips

Les Hill, a combine performance expert from the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute, discusses how farmers can get the most out their combines this season.


Mini-truck Review

Lisa Guenther talks to a mini-truck owner about the pros and cons of a 1996 Mitsubishi mini-cab.

Test driving the new Dodge Ram

Grainews takes a new Dodge Ram pickup, equipped with a 3.6-litre, V-6 engine and 8-speed transmission, to the farm for a detailed test drive.