As farmers push for higher yields, nutrient management becomes even more critical, especially when it comes to potassium. At Ag in Motion in Saskatchewan, Nutrien Wholesale agronomist Lyle Cowell shares why potassium deficiency is a growing issue and how farmers can address it. Cowell explains that potassium is “one of the big four…essential nutrients” and... Read More
Category: Tradeshows & Events
New Holland is rolling out four new models of its Workmaster tractors that target the needs of livestock and dairy farmers and the utility segment. In this report from the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, New Holland product marketing manager Lena Patton notes that the Workmaster Plus series will feature 90, 100, 110 and... Read More
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
Canadian farmers looking to boost efficiency with homegrown technology are getting a new option. At AgSmart in Olds, Alberta, RealAgriculture caught up with Christina Jarmics of Advanced UAV to explore how their Canadian-made drones are built to meet growers’ needs. Based at Calgary, Advanced UAV manufactures and services agricultural drones designed to tackle challenges such... 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
At AgSmart in Olds, Alberta, RealAgriculture caught up with Dr. Karthi Narayanan, technical director at Cropland Analytics, to talk about Soil Chek, a comprehensive soil analysis tool. Unlike traditional tests that focus mainly on chemistry, Soil Chek integrates physical, chemical, and biological properties to give farmers a clearer picture of soil function, he says. Narayanan... 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