Machinery - General
Explore this week’s top picks, including a rare JCB Fastrac, and how high diesel prices are starting to soften machine sales.
Precision tool helps growers optimize tree health through efficient moisture management.
Strong demand for low-hour Bobcat skid steers and late-model John Deere tractors continues to drive robust results across the Midwest.
John Deere enhances precision agriculture technology with free fallow use, See & Scout field insights and expanded crop support for 2027.
Asylon’s DroneDog is paving the way for a future of high-tech security where tireless machines work day and night to monitor fields and farms.
As inventory thins, well-maintained used units are seeing double-digit price increases compared to last year.
Farm Journal Field Agronomists are launching the 2026 season, planting fields and starting to test the soybean innovations and management strategies that will deliver answers and insights farmers need.
New state laws and a county-wide broadband network are turning science fiction into reality, allowing autonomous tractors and drones to revolutionize the nation’s leafy green production.
New tractor sales across all segments are down 8.8% in the first three months of 2026, but auction data shows a growing 12.5% price increase for specific late-model used tractors.
By slashing planting time from weeks to just five days, Clayton Griffith’s switch to no-till aims to ensure sustainability while navigating the challenges of Alaska’s short growing season.
A father-son duo turned a 3D-printed project into an autonomous solution that levels grain and breaks up crust in grain bins.
Agtonomy is tapping into the gaming generation to solve the ag labor crisis. Screen-based expertise replaces in-seat experience to offer Gen Z a high-tech alternative to traditional manual labor.
While the company emphasizes a commitment to customer service and innovation, repair advocates suggest pending state legislation might offer stronger protections for farmers.
Older tractors – from a 1958 John Deere 720 to a 1993 Case IH 7110 – also command strong prices.
The Herbert family designed a kit to bring Bluetooth and camera feeds to legacy John Deere tractors, offering a cost-effective way to modernize older fleets through family innovation.
From Jackson, Minn., to the South Lawn, this nearly 100% American-made machine became a canvas for historic signatures and a symbol of domestic manufacturing.
A pair of John Deere tractors – a 6R 140 and 4960 – also set new benchmarks as buyers continue to pursue well-maintained equipment in the final week of March.
With record-shattering sales for older models and a scarcity of late-model units, buyer behavior and inventory continue to shift.
EPA is removing DEF sensor requirements to end costly equipment shutdowns and save farmers an estimated $4.4 billion annually.
Facing a tight labor market, one third-generation farmer is using retrofit technology to multitask and maximize every hour during the busy fall season.
Estate and retirement auctions keep equipment on the move during the busiest month of the year
From collaborative beginnings to field-proven reliability, artificial intelligence ultimately needs to be a practical, profitable tool for producers.
Auction volume is up 4.5% from late 2025, giving farmers a chance to update and right-size their equipment needs.
An Iowa auction features Ford and International tractors that bring top dollar along with “years of experience.”
The deal looks to expand tools and resources for farmers buying and selling equipment, while keeping BigIron’s leadership and standalone brand intact.
The reality of changing soil conditions and varying crop needs often requires more middle ground than most tillage systems are designed to deliver.
Machinery Pete tracks record auction prices for Case IH and John Deere equipment, while a 1957 Caterpillar D9 dozer finds new life after sitting abandoned for 24 years.