Boom height control technology continues to advance, and Topcon’s Norac UC7 Plus is bringing smoother, more precise spraying to growers. At Ag in Motion, Dave Peters, technical sales specialist with Topcon, spoke with RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell about what’s new in the UC7 Plus system. The technology uses ultrasonic sound waves to measure the boom’s height... Read More
Category: Machinery
Over the years farmers have heard a lot of about the 4Rs of nutrient management — the right rate, timing, source and placement of nutrients. On this episode of RealAgriculture's Soil School we explore a new management concept — the 5Rs of tillage. At Southwest Diagnostics Days at Ridgetown College, tillage specialist Jim Boak and…Read More
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has released its update on new tractor sales for August 2025. The results show a continued trend of Canadian sales in 2025 holding steady at 2024 volumes, while in the United States, sales are significantly weaker relative to the previous year. As seen in the table below provided by... Read More
JCB is pushing its compact track loaders to new heights with the launch of its 4TS Teleskid. At the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, JCB North America product manager Lee Tice called the new addition to the company's compact loader lineup a "game-changer" for ag operations looking to streamline the farmyard and maximize equipment... Read More
CLAAS is touting greater throughput, power, and operator comfort as the company continues to reveal it new Jaguar 1000 Series forage harvesters at farm shows and industry events across North America. At the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, RealAgriculture's Bernard Tobin caught up with Dennis Ogle, CLAAS head of sales for self-propelled harvesters. In... Read More
Boasting the largest grain cart in the industry, Unverferth’s new Brent 3298 turned heads at Ag in Motion in Saskatchewan. Shawn Berry, territory manager for Saskatchewan and Manitoba, shares the details with RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell. Unverferth has come a long way since the early days of 600-bushel carts. “Today, we’ve evolved beyond 600 bushel obviously,... Read More
From planting and harvesting technology to retrofit kits and fleet and agronomic management platforms, there's always plenty of innovation on display at the PTx booth at the Farm Progress Show. In this report from the 2025 show in Decatur, Illinois, Bryce Baker, North America tactical marketing lead for PTx, takes RealAgriculture's Bernard Tobin on a... Read More
Fendt's new 1000 Vario Gen4 tractor series will feature four models ranging from 426 to 550 horsepower. Farmers caught their first glimpse of the tractors at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois. In this report, Fendt senior marketing manager David Soliday notes that all new models come standard with the latest 12.4L MAN engine,... Read More
Equipment choice and field conditions play a critical role in protecting bean quality and maximizing yield potential heading into harvest. In this episode of the Edible Bean School, Warren McCutcheon demonstrates how McCutcheon Farms uses the Pickett One Step machine to pull and windrow light red kidney beans for harvest near Carman, Manitoba. McCutcheon has…Read More
New Holland has rolled out a re-engineered lineup of variable-chamber round balers with a promise to give producers more durability, feeding capacity, and technology. The company showcased its Roll-Belt 1 Series balers this week at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois. In this video report, Alex Berwager, New Holland North America's livestock and dairy... Read More