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Zoomlion Unveils 1,600 HP Hybrid Tractor, But Can Farmers Put That Power to Work?
China’s Zoomlion just unveiled what it calls the world’s most powerful agricultural tractor, with nearly twice the peak horsepower of John Deere’s biggest 9RX. (Photo from Zoomlion) Read more
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Fertilizer Prices Spark Lawsuits. Why Not Tractors and Seed?
Fertilizer prices remain more than double their late-2019 levels, but tractors, seed and other farm inputs have gotten more expensive, too. So why are fertilizer companies facing price-fixing lawsuits while equipment… Read more
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John Deere Doubles Parts Warranty to 2 Years, Including Farmer-Installed Repairs
John Deere is doubling its warranty on eligible replacement parts to 2 years or 4,000 machine hours. The extended coverage applies even when farmers install the parts themselves or use independent… Read more
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Which Mini Excavator Size Fits Which Farm Job?
A mini excavator is one of the handiest machines a small farm can own. It digs ponds, cleans ditches, trenches water lines, pulls stumps and sets corner posts, and it does… Read more
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How Much Corn Are You Leaving in the Field? New Drago GT+ Targets Harvest Loss
How much corn is your header leaving behind? Even one bushel per acre can add up to thousands of dollars. The new Drago GT+ aims to reduce harvest loss with upgraded… Read more
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Massey Ferguson’s New Baler Chute Could Cut Hay Collection Work in Half
Massey Ferguson has introduced a clever new attachment that puts two small square bales into one straight row, potentially cutting hay collection passes by 50%. (Photo from Massey Ferguson) Read more
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What Will It Take to Cure Type 1 Diabetes? Breakthrough T1D
Zach Bosle sits down with Chris Dunn and Jill Rotella of Breakthrough T1D to talk about the progress being made in type 1 diabetes research, advances in treatment and prevention, and… Read more
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Strip-Till Takes Center Stage as New Tillage Equipment Gets Bigger and Smarter
Strip-till is getting bigger, faster and smarter. From new Case IH and Kinze machines to a 24-row Kuhn that can carry 32,000 pounds of fertilizer, we look at some of the… Read more
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A 30-Year-Old Planter Matched a Modern One on Yield. So What Are You Really Paying For?
A 30-year-old John Deere planter went head-to-head with a modern Case IH, and Purdue researchers found no measurable difference in yield. So what are farmers really paying for when they upgrade? Read more