Machinery - General
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.