When it comes to long term weather outlooks, water temperatures in the Pacific Ocean are often used to predict what’s to come. For grain markets weighed down by large global supplies, the main Pacific indicators are showing no sign of an imminent weather issue reducing grain production, says a meteorologist who spoke at the Cereals... Read More
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Fendt fans will experience a unique combination of high performance and compact design when they climb into the cab of the new Fendt 500 Vario tractor. The German-engineered tractor integrates a range of features and innovations previously seen on Fendt’s higher-horsepower offerings into the 500 series of 125 to 165 HP tractors. “This is all... Read More
Quebec-based Soucy Holding was founded in 1967 by Gilles Soucy. In 2005, Soucy saw room for expansion, and started Soucy Track, a company dedicated to developing and manufacturing tracks for farm vehicles. The original S-Tech Series of tracks offers options for everything from all terrain vehicles and grain trailers to high horsepower tractors and combines.... Read More
If you've ever traveled in Europe, you've likely experienced two-way roads narrower than a single lane in North America. It's no wonder vehicles are generally smaller, drivers are better-versed in high-speed manoeuvring and transport regulations are taken very seriously. In the agriculture industry, the emphasis on meeting such transport guidelines has bred all kinds of... Read More
Machine of the Year. Tractor of the Year. Fendt knows how to make an entrance into the 500-plus horsepower category. The German tractor-maker won multiple awards for its new 1000 Vario series at Agritechnica 2015. Perhaps most impressive about the Fendt 1000 Vario is how it transfers 500 horsepower to the ground with a standard... Read More
When you hear "Lamborghini," do you think of luxurious, fast, high-end...tractors? It's true, Ferruccio Lamborghini and his family were in the business of manufacturing tractors before they started making legendary sports cars. They eventually sold the tractor business, but the Lamborghini Trattori brand of tractors lives on as part of Same Deutz-Fahr — the Italian... Read More
You might know of an old group called the Future Ag Business Builders, or FABB. Well, a new group, under the Canadian Young Farmers Forum (CYFF), has emerged to replace it. The group has a new logo, some changes at the board level, and a brand new name. They’re the Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers... Read More
From Agri-Trade to Agritechnica, Red Deer to Hanover, farm show season has started. This week’s TWORA podcast takes us to Germany for the world’s largest farm equipment show, along with the latest news highlights: Agri-Trend’s sale to Trimble, All-Tech acquiring Masterfeeds, the launch of the “International Year of Pulses” and more: Subscribe: iTunes | Android... Read More
The Canadian Dairy XPO and Dairy Farmers of Canada are teaming up to encourage producers to embrace the Blue Cow symbol to show support for their industry. The Blue Cow Spirit Campaign will see gate admission to the CDX reduced to $15 and producers attending the show will be encouraged to wear Canadian Milk’s Blue... Read More
As you walk the grounds at Agritechnica you come across many familiar brands, implements and machines. You also come across some implements or machines where you just ask yourself say, "what the heck does that machine do?" And just like that we have a special segment from Agritechnica. Don't Miss TechTour LIVE - Register Today!!... Read More