Machinery
From Jan. 1 to Aug. 4, Machinery Pete has seen 66 new to 3-year-old planters sell at auction. Twenty sold during that same time frame a year ago, 10 in 2022, 14 in 2021 and a mere six in 2019.
At a minimum, notify your insurance company as soon as possible when damage occurs to your combine, even if repairs aren’t made at that time. Some insurance companies now require reports within 30 days of when the damage occurred.
A roundup of releases for farmers over the last couple of weeks.
Lost for almost 175 years, has a striking photo of John Deere surfaced?
Repairs to combines and harvest equipment are faster and easier with the right tools.
The Racine, Wisconsin, equipment manufacturer announced a series of new technology products and capabilities for its machines and precision ag products.
Farm equipment and smart farming solutions news roundup for the week of August 19, 2024.
Farm Journal’s resident farm mechanic and columnist Dan Anderson shares his simple advice for dealing with heavy clay soils and weed clogged combines.
This earnings beat led to a 5% increase in Deere’s stock price in premarket trading. However, the broader agricultural market remains challenging.
Rising inventories and declining auction values strain dealers, farmers, and manufacturers, leading to layoffs and financial pressures across the industry.
July 2024 sales of four-wheel drive tractors increased 19% over last year’s data, and Firestone Ag expands its farm tire portfolio.
Machinery Pete says it could be dangerous to rely on past equipment sales patterns
Prepping machinery ahead of harvest can be a guessing game. Here are 10 tips to see how much life is left in your combine’s mechanical drive system.
The ongoing downturn in the ag economy is forcing Kinze to make cuts. The company announced it is laying off 193 people out of the 815 that work at its facility in Williamsburg, Iowa.
Despite the severe economic headwinds in agriculture, Machinery Pete sees a golden opportunity for producers to get the equipment they want at a price they can afford.
Overhead, bi-fold or hydraulic — selecting the right door (or doors) for your farm shop requires forethought and planning. Consider these 11 attributes of the three common types of doors.
The company states it will provide laid off workers up to 12 months of severance, cash compensation benefits, and ongoing access to health benefits and job placement services.
A roundup of news briefs from the week of July 29, 2024.
Highlights included a restored 1971 International Harvester 1456 and many late model tractor and combine deals.
Cory Reed, president of Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division, spoke about layoffs, citing lower demand due to falling net farm income, higher interest rates and market volatility.
AGCO CEO and president Eric Hansotia says the transaction will enable the company to “sharpen its focus” on its farm equipment and PTx Trimble brands.
According to online sources, some John Deere employees are being scheduled into virtual “layoff” notification meetings.
Deere & Co. is planning to announce layoffs of salaried employees on July 24, according to an email sent to employees on July 15. This announcement comes as part of a series of workforce reductions the company has been implementing in recent months.
A roundup of farm machinery and ag tech news and product releases for the week of July 15, 2024.
Industry news and notes for July 12, 2024.
Salford Group is introducing the AB640 90-foot air boom applicator - which holds the potential to cover 22% more ground than traditional 70-foot applicators.
June sales of tractors dropped 16% compared to 2023, while combine sales were down 31%.
Farm machinery notes for the week of July 7, 2024.
A quick summary of farm machinery and ag tech news you might have missed if you weren’t paying attention.
The new 6M tractor can be customized to provide farmers large tractor features - such as integrated connectivity and Intelligent Power Management - on a midsized machine.