Mon August 09, 2021
John Deere Acquires Bear Flag Robotics
Deere & Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bear Flag Robotics for $250 million. Founded in 2017, the Silicon Valley-based startup develops autonomous driving technology compatible with existing machines....
Wed July 28, 2021
Alamo Group Announces Prospective Change in Segment Reporting
Alamo Group Inc. announced the following segment reporting change and executive leadership appointments:Realignment of the Agricultural Division and Industrial Division into the Vegetation Management Division and Industrial Equipment Division, to take effect at the beginning of the 4th auarter of 2021Appointment of Rick Raborn as the executive vice president of the Vegetation Management DivisionAppointment of Michael Haberman as the executive vice president of the Industrial Equipment DivisionDan Malone will transition from his position as the company's executive vice president and chief financial officer into the newly created executive vice president and chief sustainability officer roleAppointment of Richard Wehrle as executive vice president and chief financial officerBeginning with the 4th quarter of 2021, Alamo Group will report business results in two new segments, namely, the Vegetation Management Division and the Industrial Equipment Division....
Tue July 27, 2021
USDA Grant Funds Monarch Tractor Deployment, Partnership With Hopville Farms, Oregon State University
Monarch Tractor will deploy its fully electric, driver-optional, smart tractor at Hopville Farms in Oregon. Funded through the USDA's Conservation Innovation Grant program, the tractor will be utilized to automate specific blueberry field maintenance tasks in an effort to reduce the use of diesel fuels while improving farming productivity....
Mon July 26, 2021
AGCO Pilots Innovative Precision Ag Line Support Service for Farmers With AGCO, Mixed Fleet Operations
AGCO Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced the pilot of its Precision Ag Line (PAL) program, a tool designed to streamline support services for farming customers using AGCO solutions with mixed-fleet operations....
Mon July 19, 2021
Case IH Introduces New Planter Tech, Applicator Configurations
Case IH is introducing new technology and configurations to help producers match planting and product application to the unique needs of their fields. For Model Year 2021 equipment, producers can enhance in-field productivity with these solutions:ISO Planter Control for 2000 series Early Riser planters allows producers to monitor row-by-row planter performance and visualize high-resolution as-applied planting data in real time....
Mon July 19, 2021
AGCO, Deutz Sign New Strategic Partnership
AGCO and Deutz have agreed on a new, long-term strategic partnership that establishes supply security, predictability and reliability for both companies and their customers. The partnership includes a supply agreement for updated 6.1 and 4.1 L engines to be used in selected Fendt tractors....
Thu July 15, 2021
Case IH Updates Puma Series Tractor Lineup to Boost Productivity, Power
Case IH is launching enhancements to its Puma series tractor lineup to provide operators with greater efficiency, convenience and operational flexibility. These updates include longer service intervals and new styling features for greater productivity and a more comfortable in-cab experience....
Wed July 14, 2021
Vermeer Innovation Concepts Address Agricultural Labor Challenges
Vermeer Corporation has introduced four concepts to help customers optimize their hay operations: an autonomous bale mover, onboard bearing temperature sensors, automated baling assistance technology and Forage Commander — a field data management app....
Wed July 14, 2021
VIDEO: Could Boom in Ag Equipment Sales Be Just What Environment Ordered?
"All indications are that the farm economy is going to continue to be strong into 2021 and perhaps for years to come," said Curt Blades, senior VP of Ag Services of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)....
Tue July 13, 2021
Kubota Awards $100,000 “Hometown Proud” Grant to Wayne County, Tenn.
Kubota Tractor Corporation announced Wayne County Ag Center, in Collinwood, Tenn., as the winner of the Kubota "Hometown Proud" community revitalization grant program. Wayne County will receive a $100,000 grant and loaned equipment from Kubota to help develop the grounds for the county's first and only dedicated Agricultural Center (Ag Center)....