New Holland adds two new models to its Workmaster compact tractor lineup, the 35C and 40C. Also: Case IH debuts its new Farmall 35A and 40A tractors.
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New Holland expands Workmaster compact tractor lineup
Company adds two new models to the Workmaster line: the 35C and 40C; they are the largest of four models
Deere adds six models to 8 Series tractor line
Rated horsepower is pushed to an eye-popping 540, with a power bulge to 634 — and it comes from a 14-litre engine
John Deere announced one of the most significant updates to its 8 Series tractor line since the addition of the 8RX version.
Bourgault rolls out new drill, opener and upgrades to BiC system
BiC can now function via a tablet, sans tractor monitor
Bourgault in mid-January announced the release of three new products for its 2027 model year lineup: a new 50-foot drill, a new twin-shank opener and an upgraded BiC system.
Right stuff, wrong time: How a team in Ontario developed the highest-capacity rotary combine of its day
Harvester history: Working in secret in an old Esso station, they came up with the innovation behind White’s entry to the rotary combine market. Then the manufacturer went bankrupt
Innovations by a team at Brantford, Ont. in the late ’60s would lead to the production of the biggest rotary combine of that time. Then the manufacturer went bankrupt.
Consultations open on expanded regulations for drone pesticide application
Health Canada is seeking public opinion on proposed rules that would allow pesticides to be applied by drone if the chemicals are already registered for aerial application.
Deere expands spot spray system for small grains crops
Second-generation See and Spray rolls out small grains functionality, additional sprayer upgrades for 2027
John Deere says it has expanded the See and Spray system’s functionality to other crops. For the 2027 model year machines, it will be compatible with wheat, barley and canola.
Deere lifts full-year profit forecast as construction, sales rebound; shares soar
Farm-machinery maker Deere & Co raised its annual profit forecast and beat first-quarter results estimates on Thursday citing cost-cutting initiatives to protect margins and recovery in its construction and small agriculture units.
CNH Industrial flags weak 2026 profit on sluggish farm machinery demand
Global manufacturer of farm and construction equipment CNH Industrial on Tuesday forecast full-year profit below Wall Street estimates, as low crop prices, high input costs and shifting trade policies weigh on demand for agricultural machinery.
VIDEO: Feed Eazy bale grinder tops livestock innovation
The tub grinder is touted as a lower-priced alternative to TMR mixers for livestock producers, and won an innovation award at Manitoba Ag Days 2026
Tub grinder for bales promises farmers lower-priced alternative TMR mixers, wins a first prize in the Innovation Showcase at Manitoba Ag Days.
Farm equipment market unlikely to pick up
Sales have been slow and an unreliable U.S. administration makes trade certainty impossible
North America’s farm machinery sales have been slow and uncertain thanks to tariffs and trade disruption. There’s not a lot of hope for change in 2026.