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.
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Deere expands spot spray system for small grains crops
Second-generation See and Spray rolls out small grains functionality, additional sprayer upgrades for 2027
Grain auger sampler takes top prize at Ag Days
A Manitoba company’s system allows farmers to ditch the scoop and go digital
Manitoba company Prairie Grain Analyzers has invented a grain sampler device that automatically takes samples of grain from an auger while it’s running.
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.
Vine crusher can smash weed seeds while squashing potato pests
AAFC’s field testing shows the crusher works on weed seeds under real-world potato harvest conditions
Research in P.E.I. shows the potato vine crusher, meant to crush insect pests clinging to vines at harvest, can also help reduce the viable weed seed banks in potato fields.
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.
R-Tech fence mower wins for farm safety innovation at Ag Days
R-Tech hydraulic fence mower lessens labour, farmer injury risk of cutting grass under pasture electric fence
R-Tech fence mower wins 2026 Ag Days Innovation Showcase farm safety category for labour saving fenceline mower
Manitoba funds look to improve farm equipment interoperability
PAMI’s getting another $25,000 to help farm machinery and their digital systems, across different brands, work together
PAMI’s getting another $25,000 to help farm machinery and their digital systems, across different brands, work together.
Manitoba John Deere dealers plan merger
Dealer chains say consolidation will improve parts access, service speed, long-term support for farmers
Two retail dealership chains handling John Deere farm equipment in Manitoba say they plan to merge, bringing 13 locations under one organizational umbrella.
