Agricultural Equipment Articles

HEVI Wins Bid for Port of Baltimore's First Electric Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... HEVI Corp. , the developer and manufacturer of the first commercially available all-electric heavy equipment and portable charging solutions, announced that it won a bid from Maryland's Port of Baltimore for the purchase of a new GEL-5000 electric wheeled front loader, which will help electrify the fleet of one of America's busiest shipping ports. The GEL-5000 is an all-electric wheeled front loader with a 5.0-ton load rating. Click for more...

Case IH Announces New Tractor Innovations, Product Expansions →

It's truly the "Year of the Tractor" for Case IH as the company announced seven new or redesigned tractor models at this year's Farm Progress Show. The headliner, the new Steiger 715 Quadtrac, is the company's most powerful tractor ever with a 715 hp-rated, 778 peak hp engine. (715 rated at a 2100 rpm, 778 peak rated at 1900 rpm). The Steiger 715 sets a new bar for performance, delivering more power to the ground in a nimble four-track design. Click for more...

Developers Increase Productivity With Diamond Mowers' Excavator Attachment →

Founded in 1853 by the Illinois Central Railroad (from which its name derives), Centralia, Ill., lies approximately 60 mi. east of St. Louis. Due to its predominantly rural surroundings, agriculture is essential to the local economy. With land aplenty, maintenance is needed as numerous areas susceptible to overgrowth and unwanted vegetation impede the land and hinder its profitability. To help local landowners effectively manage their land, mitigate invasive species and optimize their properties, Braydon and Rachel Lockwood, owners of L&C Land Solutions LLC, provide services ranging from clearing farmland to pond and lake bank mowing and general land maintenance. Click for more...

Case IH Patriot 50 Series Sprayer, Trident 5550 Combination Applicator →

Every year application windows seem to get tighter, which makes efficient and precise applications a top priority. The Patriot 50 Series sprayer and Trident 5550 combination applicator from Case IH offer more efficiency and accuracy with advanced technology to keep operators connected, informed and in control. For 2024, the Patriot 50 Series Sprayer adds to the line's ability to maximize productivity. Click for more...

Micropep Wins 'Precision Agriculture Solution Of The Year' in 2023 AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program →

Micropep Technologies, a global leader in micropeptide technology, announced it has been selected as the winner of the "Precision Agriculture Solution Of The Year" award in the 4th annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by AgTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global agricultural and food technology markets today. Click for more...

New Holland to Introduce New IntelliView 12 Guidance Kit in 2024 →

New Holland Agriculture North America continues the evolution of its precision farming technology stack with the launch of the new IntelliView 12 Guidance Kit, a transformative aftermarket kit installation for New Holland equipment. Designed to enhance or install fundamental precision and connectivity features, this kit is tailored for New Holland customers seeking to elevate their existing machines' performance. Click for more...

Cat 988 GC Wheel Loader Meets Production Targets at Low Cost Per Hour →

The new Cat 988 GC wheel loader delivers reliable and efficient operation, allowing customers to move more material at a lower cost per hour for a faster return on investment. The new loader offers up to 5 percent less fuel consumption and up to 15 percent lower maintenance costs than the Cat 988K. Designed to maximize life-cycle value in moderate production applications up to 2,000 hours per year, the 988 GC is capable of delivering production within 6 percent of the 988K in truck loading applications. Click for more...

Stratovation Leadership Academy to Prime New Talent for Ag Leadership →

The traditional business world has spun into a new dimension, and so have the challenges for businesses, organizations and their leaders. With retirements among the Baby Boom Generation and new workplace dynamics ushered in by the COVID pandemic, the time is ripe for a new crop of leadership-ready entrants to take the stage. To help meet the rapidly evolving leadership scene, a contrasting pair of business consultants launched a new platform, Stratovation Leadership Academy Powered by MACKAYBEN. Click for more...

Federal Government Approves Disaster Declaration for Cook, Glynn, Lowndes Counties Following Hurricane Idalia →

In response to Gov. Brian P. Kemp's request, President Biden approved a disaster declaration allowing Georgians in Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties access to emergency relief funds following the significant damage caused by Hurricane Idalia on Aug. 30, 2023. As damage assessments continue in other areas affected by the storm, Commissioner Tyler Harper and the Georgia Department of Agriculture will continue to work with federal, state and local leaders to push for an expanded disaster declaration for all impacted counties. Click for more...

Raven Launches Pre-Order for Harvesting Automation Solution →

Raven Industries, a leader in innovation and ag tech solutions, continues to prove its commitment to empowering farmers with efficient solutions for everyday operations. Raven leverages its track record of leading innovation to accelerate integration with CNH Industrial platforms, creating a cohesive user experience. "At Raven, our top priority is to address our customers' current needs with cutting-edge automated technology, while also preparing them for a future with driverless autonomy in their operations," said Eric Shuman, Raven general manager. Click for more...

Case IH Expands Line-Up With New Tech for Small, Mid-Size Operations →

Narrow operating windows make maximizing productivity essential during planting and harvest, regardless of farm size. That's why Case IH has purposefully designed its latest models of the Early Riser planter, Early Riser 2120 and Axial-Flow combine, Axial-Flow 160 series, to ensure peak performance for all producers. Both equipment solutions deliver advanced technology to small- and mid-scale operations at a price point that makes sense for their operation. Click for more...

AEM Ag, Construction Leaders Weigh In: Market Challenges Lie Ahead, But Optimism Is Warranted →

As equipment manufacturers look ahead to the remainder of 2023 and beyond, the landscape continues to present challenges for the industry and the ag and construction customers it serves. AEM members report demand for products across both industries has softened. However, particularly in construction, investments in infrastructure, energy and utilities, point to better days ahead. And, as outlined in AEM's recently held Q3 Equipment Outlook Webinar, a wealth of data suggests optimism — both in the short term and long term — is (and should be) prevalent. Click for more...

Future of Farming – Near and Far – Took Center Stage for New Holland Agriculture at 2023 Farm Progress Show →

The buzz at the New Holland booth at the 2023 Farm Progress Show was electric. Literally and figuratively. Thousands of farmers, dealers and industry peers ventured to the New Holland booth to witness the pioneering and innovative equipment and technology New Holland is introducing now and in the future. The centerpiece at the show was the new T4 Electric Power tractor, the first all-electric utility tractor with autonomous features and Best of the 2023 Farm Progress Show designee. Click for more...

Rotastar Boasts 'Revolutionary' Polyurethane Flexible Stars →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Rotastar screening bucket is designed with revolutionary polyurethane flexible stars mounted to heavy-duty steel shafts that agitate and rotate material with no pinching or crushing inside of the rugged heavy duty steel bucket. Working on a concept very similar to a trommel screen, complete material separation is achieved. The Rotastar screening system has applications that are limited only by the user's imagination, including topsoil production, separating waste, turf, roots, gypsum, wet heavy clay and many other materials. Click for more...

Pioneer EDA Scholarships Helped Over 100 Students in 2022-23 School Year →

The Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association (Pioneer EDA) said it has partnered with farm equipment dealers throughout Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota to provide $152,250 in scholarships to both existing and future dealership employees. These scholarships went to 102 students during the 2022-23 school year, with $102,000 attributed to Pioneer EDA and $50,250 from participating dealers, the organization said. Click for more...

New Holland Announces Partnership With Honey Bee Manufacturing →

New Holland Agriculture North America and Honey Bee Manufacturing have formed a partnership on a new draper header series for Speedrower PLUS Series self-propelled windrowers. Developed with customers in mind, the new Honey Bee WSC Swather Series presents new opportunities for the Speedrower PLUS Series in small grain crops. "Operations that swath grains have been asking for a draper head solution to work with our Speedrower PLUS Series self-propelled windrowers and we listened," said Josh Harkenrider, commercial hay and forage product marketing manager of New Holland Agriculture North America. Click for more...

Ecorobotix's ARA Smart Sprayer Enters U.S. Market →

Ecorobotix, a pioneering Swiss agtech and AI software company, announced the introduction of its ground-breaking ARA to the United States. ARA's unique technology is set to transform agriculture with its advanced UHP-Sprayer and Plant-by-Plant AI-based software solution, the company said. ARA was launched in 2021 by Ecorobotix in Switzerland and has since grown its success in 13 European countries and most recently expanded geographically to Canada and South America. Click for more...

Expanded API Now Available for Trimble Agriculture Cloud →

Trimble announced the release of its flexible API for the Trimble Agriculture Cloud, an industry cloud that streamlines farming operations. The availability of this API represents the next evolution of connectivity for agriculture integrators by coupling in-field devices and operational workflows for enabling compatibility with both Trimble and third-party agriculture applications. As part of its focus to provide precision agriculture technology for mixed fleets, Trimble has created a path to enable broad compatibility that seamlessly connects local, regional and national applications to Trimble equipment in the field, as well as the data it collects. Click for more...

Impact of IoT On Crop Management, Yield Optimization →

The advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) has brought about a revolutionary approach to agriculture, particularly in the areas of crop management and yield optimization, according to Fagen Wasanni. This innovative technology has the potential to transform the agricultural sector, making it more efficient, productive and sustainable. IoT, a network of interconnected devices that communicate and exchange data, has been increasingly adopted in various sectors, including agriculture. Click for more...

Titan Machinery Inc. Announces Strategic Acquisition of O'Connors →

Titan Machinery Inc. , a leading network of full-service agricultural and construction equipment stores, announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire J.J. O'Connor & Sons Pty. Ltd. , the largest Case IH dealership group in Australia, for $63 million in cash, subject to final working capital and other closing adjustments. In the unaudited full fiscal year period ended June 30, 2023, O'Connors generated revenue of $258 million and EBITDA of $21.4 million, as translated to USD. Click for more...

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