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Could Retrofit Kits Make Autonomous Farming Mainstream?
Instead of asking producers to purchase an entirely new autonomous tractor, companies are developing systems that can add autonomous capabilities to compatible equipment already in the field. (Photo from PTx Trimble) Read More
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Can CLAAS FarmPoint Change the Way Farmers Buy and Service Equipment?
Rather than expecting every customer interaction to happen at a physical location, the CLAAS model is built around bringing more support directly to the farm. Read More
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DJI’s New Agras Drones Aim to Do More Than Just Spray
Rather than building machines that excel at a single task, DJI is developing platforms that can spray, spread, seed, scout, and handle a growing list of jobs throughout the year. Read More
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Yanmar’s 50,000 Machine Milestone Signals Bigger Ambitions in North America
Yanmar says it has now committed more than $60 million to expanding and modernizing its Grand Rapids facility since acquiring ASV in 2019, with another $30 million planned over the next five years. (Photo from Yanmar) Read More
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Why Kinze and Yetter Decided to Build a Strip-Till Machine Together
Rather than competing to build every component themselves, Kinze and Yetter chose to combine their respective strengths into a single product. (Photo from Kinze) Read More
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Why Food Companies Are Starting to Influence Farm Machinery Purchases
Over the past several years, major food manufacturers and retailers have announced ambitious sustainability goals tied to their agricultural supply chains. Read More
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Case IH Adds Bigger Tech to Its Mid-Range Combines
For producers considering a Class 6 or Class 7 combine, the updated Axial-Flow 160 Series offers many of the intelligent features found in larger machines while maintaining the size and capacity that fit a wide range of farming operations. Read More
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Massey Ferguson Is Refreshing the Heart of Its Tractor Lineup
Instead of reinventing successful platforms, Massey Ferguson is steadily improving the areas that affect operators every day. (Photo from Massey Ferguson) Read More
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Why Versatile Just Bought ATLAS and What It Says About the Company’s Future
Through parent company Buhler Industries, Versatile has agreed to acquire the operational assets of Germany’s ATLAS Group, a manufacturer of excavators, cranes, material handlers, and other construction equipment. Read More
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John Deere Adds Smarter Controls and Planting Features to 8 Series Tractors
The MY27 updates were developed after listening to customer feedback about everyday operation rather than focusing solely on horsepower or major hardware changes. (Photo from John Deere) Read More
