Machinery
U.S. grains: Wheat extends gains on short covering, war risk
Canadian tractor sales slumped in 2025, combine purchases up
VIDEO: JCB adds new 6000 series Fastrac tractors
One new JCB tractor model comes in at 284 horsepower, while the equipment maker’s bigger Fastrac option, the 6300, comes in at 335 horsepower
Canada dragging feet on drone regulations
Work to add drones to pesticide labels is ongoing, but Canadian farmers are getting fed up with the wait being imposed by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency
VIDEO: Claas Axion 9 tractors showcase comfort features
The Claas Axion 9.450 tractor was recognized with two awards at the recent Agritechnica farm show in Germany
Supreme restructures TMR mixer lineup
Supreme says company approach to total mixed ration mixers better hones in on farm needs to help customers choose the best model
VIDEO: Drone seeding aids cover crop planting
Manitoba cover crop trials this summer tested drone seeding against a traditional drill; with promising biomass results
Electric fence to keep mice out of combines
Rodent Shield Systems, shown at Germany’s Agritechnica 2025 show, meant to reduce mice and rat damage while combines are in storage
Older farm technology may risk hacker attack
Out-of-date internet-connected systems can be a cybersecurity vulnerability on many Prairie farms, allowing hackers in
Five lessons from Agritechnica 2025
Chinese equipment, autonomy and interest in Canadian-made farm machinery were some trends at Agritechnica 2025