John Deere Expands Tillage Lineup
John Deere announced the launch of a new and improved Minimum Tillage (MT) Series In-Line Ripper and Coulter Chisel (CC) Series, a first for the company, completing its tillage offerings.
The manufacturer says its new MT Series offers increased wear component longevity, enhancing dependability, while the CC Series achieves a working speed of 7 mph.
“The new CC Series has been developed to give farmers the ability to tackle primary tillage needs faster than before,” said Michael Porter, John Deere go-to-market manager for tillage equipment. “With working speeds of 7 mph, this is a highly productive primary tillage tool.”
Head here to learn more about John Deere’s tillage tools.
Kioti Adds RX40 Utility Tractor
Building upon its utility RX20 line, Kioti Tractor’s new RX40 Series boasts significant upgrades from its predecessor, providing operators an enhanced experience both in the field and during long work hours, the company says.
Some notable new features on the RX40 include:
- A new spacious five-pillar cab with increased visibility, ample head- and legroom, and a deluxe air-ride suspension seat. The new cab is also climate controlled and offers an option buddy seat.
- An electronic 3-point hitch for control of implements along with power steering, a tilt steering wheel, and an LED instrument panel.
- A fuel efficient, inline, water-cooled four-cylinder turbocharged CRDI diesel engine with a large 26-gallon fuel capacity is available across five models ranging from 66-73 horsepower.
- The RX40 Series has a three-point lift capacity of up to 4,327 pounds.
You can learn more about the RX40 at Kioti.com.
New Holland Unveiling New Combine, T7 Tractor Upgrades and More
New Holland will unveil a new Class 9 CR combine, a new telehandler series, upgrades to the T7 tractor line, an all-new Forage Cruiser harvester and a suite of precision and digital technologies, according to a press release from the manufacturer.
Additional details about the new launches will be released over the next week.
To check out the latest additions to the New Holland portfolio and updates to its digital and precision farming technology stack, visit with your local New Holland dealer or check out agriculture.newholland.com
Swiss Smart Sprayer Group Names North America CEO
Ecorobotix, the North American division of the Swiss AgTech and AI company, appointed Cameron Holbrook as the new CEO of the company’s North America business.
Cameron, a passionate AgTech enthusiast, brings extensive industry knowledge and a global perspective from his previous leadership roles at Nutrien, John Deere, and Amazon.
“Given Cameron’s vast experiences in the agricultural industry, we are fully confident in his ability to advance our business in North America while providing our customers with high value solutions,” says Dominique Mégret, CEO, Ecorobotix SA.
Learn more about Ecorobotix here.
Topcon Names Di Federico Next-in-Line, Announces O’Connor Retirement
Topcon Positioning Systems has announced that Ivan Di Federico will succeed current president and CEO Ray O’Connor, who will retire in September 2025.
Di Federico currently serves as executive vice president and chief strategy officer. After two decades with the company, Di Federico will assume his new role on September 1, 2024.
O’Connor will transition to the role of Chairman of the Topcon Positioning Systems Board of Directors effective September 1, 2024. The company says he will guide and support the executive leadership team during the transition.
Nebraska U Project Explores Ag-IOT Sensor Tech
With a half-million dollar-plus grant from the National Science Foundation’s Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace program and the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) University of Nebraska–Lincoln computer scientist Nirnimesh Ghose aims to develop solutions to enable smart, scalable and secure wireless operations in a modern farm setting.
Ghose will collaborate with Mehmet Can Vuran, Dale M. Jensen Chair and Professor in the School of Computing, and Yufeng Ge, professor of biological systems engineering, on the project.
The Ag-IoT field is interesting because it has not been explored much, and the security of it has not been explored,” Ghose said. “There are a lot of wireless devices that are deployed to collect data, but if the data is not secure, someone could inject malicious data into the network.”
