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Deciding how big and what structure type to use when building a farm shop involves decisions that echo for years to come. From ceiling clearance to door options, contractors offer tips to minimize second-guessing.

The formation of PTx Trimble enhances AGCO's technology offering around guidance, autonomy, precision spraying, connected farming, data management and sustainability, according to a recent press release.

A 95,000 gross ton container ship crashed into a pylon supporting the Francis Scott Key Bridge near the Port of Baltimore early Tuesday morning. The port is a main access point for automobile and farm equipment imports.

John Deere, Kinze Manufacturing, and Ag Leader Technology announced a collaboration agreement that the companies say will make it easier to integrate each company’s equipment and technology solutions.

The first steps when building a farm shop are site selection and site preparation. Here are the necessary considerations, a few of which are sometimes overlooked.

In the West, automation is geared toward smaller, driverless equipment. In the Midwest, major manufacturers have introduced their largest horsepower combines and tractors yet, all with autonomous capabilities.

To go truly big-time, John Deere needed an unfettered pipeline to a particular resource: steel.

A new S7 series combine, high-horsepower 9RX tractors, C series air carts and Hagie STS sprayers with factory-installed See & Spray Premium highlight a splashy group of product intros.

The AF11 brings together runtime advancements to maximize in-field productivity in a 775 hp machine.

John Deere announces the release of its new 326 P-Tier telescopic compact wheel loader. The new telescopic loader offers 16-plus feet of reach while still being compact enough to work in barns or other tight spaces. 

New Holland announces its autonomous bailing solution, a new mobile app, as well as a brand refresh with the transition of its haytool styling to a striking yellow.

Kinze introduces its new 5670 pivot fold, split row model planters for the 2025 planting season. The company says it delivers enhanced productivity, increased operator convenience and efficient serviceability.

Deere drew them in with practical yet cutting edge displays – like an iPhone controlled 8R tractor running field tillage – driving the conversation forward with a fun spin on its tech stack and cotton production.

Precision Planting introduces farmers to its new CornerStone Planting System; announces Panorama is now available for purchase as well as additional product updates.

Unverferth enhances its lineup of Pro-Force dry fertilizer spreaders with two high-flotation undercarriage options: a track system and in-line walking tandem dual wheels, and ISOBUS-enabled boundary control.

Upgrade kits featuring the latest precision ag technologies are available for sprayers, planters and combines.

The flow of ag commodities around the world is changing demand for mechanization. The latest innovations to do more with less were on display in Hanover, Germany.

Bush Hog says “we're not just about cutting grass; we're about cutting out cancer, too! We're proud to announce that we'll be donating $10,000 towards breast cancer research.”

The patent-pending six-wheel steerable header transport from Unverferth Manufacturing is designed to offer increased maneuverability and greater flotation.

Its first harvester was for strawberries, and last year it launched the apple harvester for use in Washington.

Two new metering systems from Montag are engineered for accuracy in conservation practices.

Built to maximize harvest yield potential on terraces or hills, Geringhoff Distribution launches the Folding AFT (Adaptive Flex Technology) corn head.

The companies aim to provide greater harvesting opportunities in small grains for faster more efficient harvests.

Nearly two years after close to 10,000 John Deere workers went on strike over a labor dispute, the company is indefinitely laying off 225 jobs from its Harvester Works location in October.

AGCO is expanding its Fendt Momentum planter lineup with a smaller width option: 30’.

The new M7-4 Series has three models (M7-134, M7-154, and M7-174) ranging from 128 to 168 hp and each available in Deluxe, Premium, and Premium KVT. 

New features focus on making the eight-baler lineup fast and efficient while capturing important bale data.

Boasting an industry first, New Holland introduces the T4 Electric Power Tractor, which is fully electric and is outfitted with autonomous features.

The CR series features five models: the CR7.80, CR7.90, CR8.90, CR9.90 and CR10.90.

The Ranger XD 1500 is designed for capability, strength and comfort, featuring a 110-hp engine, the STEELDRIVE automatic transmission and more than 70 accessories.

CNH Industrial on Friday raised its full-year revenue forecast as operating profit topped expectations in the first quarter, aided by a strong order backlog and resilient demand for its large tractors.

Just in the last year construction and traditional ag companies such as Case, Caterpillar, Doosan Bobcat, John Deere, Komatsu, Yanmar and Volvo have released prototypes or plans for industrial-sized electric equipment.

Three precision ag features lead the updates being made to John Deere’s 7, 8 and 9 Series Tractors for the new model year

The National Farm Machinery Show revealed one major theme: the supply chain is still posing major problems for ag equipment manufacturers, an issue that's improving, but could still last the remainder of this year.

Supply chain challenges consistently hit ag in 2022.  While 2023 shows improvement with fertilizer availability, National Farm Machinery Show revealed the ag equipment sector is still fragile to supply problems.

From positive to negative, or from negative to positive? Depending on your viewpoint, it can flow either way.

On Thursday, at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Great Plains introduced new offerings with the VT1100 Turbo-Max, Terra-Max variable-intensity tool, and Turbo-Seeder.

At the National Farm Machinery Show, Case IH introduces the 2110 Early Riser planter, an updated 2150 Early Riser planter, new features to Precision Air 5 air carts, Flex Hoe 900 air drills and AFS Furrow Command.

At National Farm Machinery Show and World Ag Expo, Kubota is unveiling its newest tractors.

A sleek-styled cast row unit, multiple configurations and updates to both the fertilizer system and display top the list of numerous changes.

The C-line is a lowtouch permanent grain handling system.

Boasting cab comfort, AFS Connect data management and high horsepower, the new articulated four-wheel-drive models are: Steiger 425, 475, 525, 555, 595 and 645.

Adding to its lineup of high quality, portable swing hopper augers, Ag Growth International Inc. (AGI) has added Westfield MKX 2 and Hutchinson-Mayrath HX2 series.

Picture this... a light bulb in the barn burns out. Here's how farmers in five age brackets respond.

Designed for the rancher and farmer, Polaris Off Road is reintroducing the Ranger Crew XP 1000 Texas, the Ranger SP 570 NorthStar and the Ranger Crew SP 570 NorthStar editions to their lineup.

“Orthman’s founder, Henry Orthman, was much like my father in that they both began with small ideas and grew those ideas into world-class companies to help farmers become more efficient,” said Larry Unverferth.

Farm Journal had an exclusive interview with John Deere's CTO to set the record straight about the company's stance on electric equipment, as well as explore Deere's vision for the future of ag tech.

John Deere's ExactShot, unveiled during CES, uses sensors and robotics to place starter fertilizer precisely onto seeds as they are planted. The company claims the technology comes with a fertilizer savings of up to 60%.

The knee-jerk reaction to “plastic” replacement bushings is, “Why’d they sell me this cheap junk?” In reality, high-tech polymer bushings can provide significantly better performance.

The company put the spotlight on a batch of products it’s introducing and working toward introduction of.