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This week's Machinery News covers U.S. and Canadian tractor and combine sales figures for March 2024, Jorge Heraud's new role at Rootwave, and John Deere's upcoming appearance in Washington D.C.

The world’s largest technology showcase is welcoming more and more ag tech into the fold. Here’s a quick rundown of what was on display.

The new upgrade, BoomLoop, integrates with AgLeader InCommand displays and creates a “streamlined path for product to flow from boom ends and back into the spray tank.”

As the seventh generation of the Cullipher family carves out a new opportunity, a Farmall serves as a time capsule of the past and motivation of what it takes to keep their farming legacy intact.

Despite increased inventory on dealer lots, auction prices have remained high on good condition loader tractors in the 150-hp range through the big four-wheel-drive and large track units.

With a tractor that had been sitting untouched for at least 30 years, Charlie Bortner knew he had his work cut out for him. He figured the restoration project would take shape years down the road, but fate intervened.

The University of Missouri became the first college to land an electric autonomous tractor, a tool that will drive teaching and research into the future.

Marketed as the highest horsepower Case IH tractor ever, the Steiger 715 Quadtrac headlines the updates of the model year 2024 Steiger tractors from Case IH.

CLAAS introduced its latest tractor lines: the XERION 12.650 and 12.590, the ARION 660, 650 and 630, as well as row-crop friendly options on the AXION 960 TT and 930 TT on Tuesday.

What makes the Farmall Super M even more special is the fact the Allendorfs think they are only the second owner of the antique tractor.

Colorado's governor signed the nation's first right to repair legislation into law on Tuesday, giving the state's farmers and ranchers the autonomy to fix their own equipment.

Finding and restoring tractors has become a hobby for 18-year-old Charlie Bortner. When he had the chance to acquire a special Farmall, he jumped on the opportunity to help keep one man’s memory alive.

Bridget Payne's 1954 Farmall Super M-TA looks brand new. While she's drawn to red tractors, it’s the tie-back to her family farm that makes it even more special.

As Farmall celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, a collector from Minnesota shares why his family's Farmall C has turned into a treasured tractor on their farm.

Trimble, a company known for its precision agriculture hardware and cloud-based applications, is updating its aftermarket distribution strategy, making it easy for farmers to access and adopt precision ag solutions.

In honor of a century of milestones, such as the world’s first diesel row crop tractor and the first tractor to ever reach 5 million sold, Case IH will give away a new Farmall tractor in 2023.

When Charlie Bortner and Wyatt Myers spotted a 1938 Farmall F-20, they knew it needed a lot of work. A 6-month FFA project turned into a two-year undertaking, and the finished project is now polished perfection.

The “right to repair” issue has been an ongoing hot topic, and now, a MOU between Deere & Co and AFBF means farmers will be able to repair their own equipment or use an independent technician.

When Badger FFA Adviser Larry Plapp decided to retire after 37 years of teaching, his students got to work restoring a Farmall tractor, but it wasn't just any tractor. The 1954 Super M-TA was Plapp's dad first tractor.

Rural America, and farmers especially are skeptical to put it mildly about electric vehicles and tractors. John Phipps says this attitude is reasonable, but also myopic, and explains why in John's World.

Human error accounts for 94% to 96% of all auto accidents. As harvest approaches, it's more important than ever for drivers to remain alert in rural areas where farm equipment is present.

Cast your vote in Kubota's Hometown Proud Grant Program to help a community win $100,000, and be entered for your chance to win a sub-compact tractor or zero turn mower.

Dick and Carolee Ourada are driving a 1977 IH 574 from Nebraska to Alaska to raise money for Colorado Children's Hospital. The couple explains why the "Tractor Trip for Kids" is driven by passion and purpose.

I wish the statement, “Oh, it’s just a blown O-ring,” was a simple as it sounds.

Busch Light and John Deere are teaming up for a special "For the Farmers" beer can. The beer will be sold across the Midwest  May 16-July 3, and $1 from each sale will be be donated to Farm Rescue.

Andy Pasztor is an Ontario, Canada farmer first who’s also found fame on social media for his ability to make any tractor shine. Thanks to farmers on social media, that passion turned into a business for "Andy Clean."

CNH Industrial has entered into a licensing agreement for electrification technologies with Monarch Tractor, a U.S. company focused on fully-electric autonomous tractors.

The 5100 Series from Mahindra offers two models (45 hp and 55 hp) aiming to make a splash in the U.S. market.

Auga says its M1 tractor can replace a 400 horsepower diesel tractor and run for up to 12 hours thanks to larger, quick-change gas cartridges.

Deere & Co beat Wall Street estimates for Q3 revenue on Friday and lifted its forecast on strong demand for farm and construction equipment. Revenue in equipment operations rose 32.5%, total revenue jumped 29.2%.

“Once the Fendt 700 came out with the FendtOne operators station, dealers and farmers were asking how soon can we get that on the 900 and 1000 Series,” says Daniel Smith Senior Product Marketing Specialist

Every corner of the used equipment market is on fire, so what should I to highlight? Let’s go big horsepower, as in 4WD and track tractors.

How hot is the market for good condition used tractors? Travel back with me to a July 8, 2021, farm retirement auction for Leon and Susan Hoffman in southwest Minnesota for your answer. 

When a historical tractor, lost under seven coats of paint, quietly hit the auction floor, Dan Magness jumped on an opportunity and painstakingly resurrected a piece of Americana.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturer's releasing its April "flash report". AEM shows  sales of all tractors were up 39% year to date, while smaller tractor sales were up 21% compared to last year.

The latest AEM flash report shows sales of all tractors were up 81% in March compared to March 2020.

Like many other activities and events, COVID-19 has cancelled tractor pulls across the country. Join three generations of the Young Blood Pulling Team.

Equipment sales are off to a strong start in in 2021, according to the latest monthly flash report from the Association of Equipment manufacturers.

From the 2021 Agritechnica going on without John Deere, to a look at exports, here are the biggest machinery headlines from the week.

Any other year, you might be finalizing plans to head to Louisville in a couple weeks. While NFMS has been postponed until 2022, you can catch up on the latest machinery and trends at Farm Journal Field Days on Feb. 9.

Some farmers have one tool worth more than their grandfather’s entire tool inventory. Modern equipment is so big, it takes expensive tools to do even simple maintenance and repairs. 

More lawsuits hit the ag industry. Deere and Company is suing Kinze and Ag Leader for alleged patent infringement concerning the company’s high-speed planter.

Solectrac recently unveiled two electric tractors, the eUtility and the Compact Electric Tractor.

Solectrac recently unveiled two electric tractors, the eUtility and the Compact Electric Tractor.

In a split second one life ended, and dozens of lives would never be the same. Ralph Griesbaum was practically born operating a tractor, it was like breathing, but hazards are always present in ag operations.

Kansas State University student Blake Chance had a problem on the farm. After taking an entrepreneurship class his freshman year, he created a solution; one that turned him into an entrepreneur at a young age.

A blacked-out John Deere tractor is running the rows, courtesy of Robert Precht, one of American agriculture’s true mavericks.

Fendt unveils 673 hp two-tracked tractor in a company first and touts expanded dealership network as it looks to take a larger bite of the farm machinery market.

With COVID-19 restrictions, the community knew a traditional funeral service wasn’t possible for an area farmer who lost his battle with cancer. So, they orchestrated a special tribute with tractors.

Mitch Sisson never wants to grow up. As one of America’s top farm toy restorers, his meticulous craftsmanship coaxes memory from metal: “It’s a special thing when you can hand a man back a piece of his past.”