Machinery
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.
The one-upmanship that usually heightens the excitement about what is unveiled at Agritechnica will have at least one less participant as John Deere officially announces it will not be participating in 2021.
New machine to stop in states with legal hemp programs, removing infrastructure barrier
AgLaunch panels evaluate innovations from all areas of the industry
Dumas, Ark., farmers and businessmen are pooling efforts to build a better future for their community
Gather a group of farmers under one roof and throw in a cover crop bone. The divergence of opinion is marked, the passion of supporters is palpable and the discontent of skeptics is striking. Cover crop supporters are confronted with issues related to costs versus measurable returns, while skeptics are faced with pointed questions over soil health benefits and long-term gains. These seven farmers, some on opposite sides of an invisible agriculture fault line, share their experiences with cover crops.
Kentucky farmer leads by example on a vertically integrated operation.
The life of a tenacious young man was cut short by an undiagnosed virus
Researchers blaze a trail for photosynthetic efficiency and yield boost
Swarm bots have the potential to redefine pest scouting and control practices
Can plant material move the infection that impacts deer and elk?
29 states allow cannabis growth for medicinal purposes
A promising peel-and-stick crop sensor may provide farmers with actionable information on the real-time drinking habits of their crops. From on-the-go crop management to plant breeding, the innovative technology is layered with agricultural potential.
Profit margins necessitate a switch for South Dakota farmer
California producer John Duarte’s settlement brings no clarity on Clean Water Act
North Dakota farmer builds long-term personal and commercial relationships abroad
A venture that began as secondary income turns into a ministry
