Farm equipment sales are showing the effects of a softer farm economy, but there are signs that 2026 could offer a more stable outlook. At Commodity Classic in San Antonio, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught up with Curt Blades, senior vice president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), to discuss the factors shaping the equipment... Read More
Category: Machinery
Ethanol-powered equipment drew steady crowds at Commodity Classic in San Antonio, where John Deere showcased its E98 ethanol engine tractor prototype at the National Corn Growers Association booth. RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught up with John Deere research strategist Harold (Buddy) Kavalier to discuss the project, which has been in development since 2020. Kavalier says the... Read More
Bourgault is expanding its ParaLink opener lineup with the introduction of the PLDX — the ParaLink Dual Xtreme — a new dual shank offering designed to improve contourability, seed placement, and durability. The PLDX builds off the company’s PLDS platform, bringing a one-to-one contour ratio into a dual knife configuration. “This is the only one... Read More
Strip-till continues to gain traction as growers look for ways to balance soil conservation with strong yield performance. At Commodity Classic in San Antonio, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught up with CJ Parker, soil management marketing manager at Case IH, to discuss the launch of the new Nutri-Tiller 1000 series strip-till tool. Built on the company’s... Read More
John Deere introduced six new 8R and 8RX tractor models featuring additional higher horsepower options, ground-up redesigns, and improved performance, maneuverability, and versatility at Commodity Classic in San Antonio this week. RealAgriculture's Bern Tobin is there and got a first-look at the units. Featuring the JD14 engine, the 8R and 8RX models are designed for... Read More
No-till soybean systems often push growers to bump seed rates 10 per cent or more to compensate for cooler soils, wetter springs, and heavy residue — but that isn’t always the most efficient way to achieve a strong stand. In this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, University of Guelph researcher Dr. Josh Nasielski and... Read More
Apache Sprayers has introduced a fully mechanical drive system for its AS1250XP model, a setup the company says keeps the machine simple and easier to service. The AS1250XP model features a 300-horsepower Cummins 6.7-litre engine paired with a six-speed ZF powershift transmission, along with JCB differentials and drop boxes, says Johann Badenhorst of Apache Sprayers.... Read More
New data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) shows combine sales started the year very strong for both Canada and the United States, while tractor sales remain mixed. The most eye-popping figure in the report comes from the Canadian market, where in January, 115 combines were sold across Canada. While that may not sound... Read More
Corn growers across Ontario and beyond are seeing more residue left in their fields after harvest, and it’s becoming a management challenge. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, University of Guelph researcher Dr. Dave Hooker explains why corn residue levels have grown so substantially over the past four decades and what factors are... Read More
In the ever-evolving world of implement technology, a Saskatchewan-based company is looking to clear things up for growers. At the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon, Sask., Brad Reykdal of AgVision joined RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell to discuss AgVision HD. This digital implement camera system was designed to address a void in the Canadian agricultural... Read More