Machinery - General
All the electrical systems on your planter, field cultivator or other towed piece of equipment are dead. After a moment of profanity, check these areas.
High winds and dust proved to be a deadly combination last week on I-55 in Illinois. Proponents of no-till and cover crops say this tragedy could have been averted. John Phipps provides his perspective.
CNH Industrial on Friday raised its full-year revenue forecast as operating profit topped expectations in the first quarter, aided by a strong order backlog and resilient demand for its large tractors.
The reason for the shift is rooted in financial improvements, according to James Mintert, professor in the Department of Ag Economics at Purdue.
BASF says ONE SMART SPRAY’s camera-based system detects weeds and sprays only where necessary and only as much as needed, providing customized agronomic recommendations and automated documentation.
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.
On Jan. 1, 2023, the percentage immediately deductible through bonus depreciation (a provision in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) went from 100% to 80%. It will continue dropping by 20% each year until it reaches zero.
Don’t let kinked or damaged hoses hamper spring fieldwork.
Having tracked machinery values for three and a half decades, Greg Peterson, aka Machinery Pete, knows there are a lot of moving parts to watch.
I’ve had opportunities lately to talk with chemical engineers and mechanical engineers about greases and lubrication. Here are some tidbits that caught my interest.