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AI is transforming weather forecasting − and that could be a game changer for farmers around the world

September 3, 2025

In many low- and middle-income countries, accurate weather forecasts remain out of reach, limited by the high technology costs and infrastructure demands of traditional forecasting models. A new wave of AI-powered weather forecasting models has the potential to change that.

Machinery

Agco autonomous farm equipment rig ready for limited release

Outrun, the autonomous grain cart and tillage system from Agco’s PTx Trimble, has improved since its 2024 debut and is now preparing for limited commercial sale

By Scott Garvey September 2, 2025

Agco’s PTx Trimble has made a few changes to its Outrun autonomous grain cart and tillage system in the past year, in which the company has “taken that system and converted it to look at it as an autonomy platform.”

Stefan Graner with his FarmDroid seeder and weeder at his farm near Paddockwood, Sask. Photo: Janelle Rudolph

Crops, Machinery

Robot seeder and weeder efficient for organic crops

A Saskatchewan organic producer reports stronger plant outcome using a precision agriculture robot for seeding

By Janelle Rudolph August 29, 2025

A Saskatchewan organic farmer, north of Prince Albert, reports measurable agronomic benefits in using FarmDroid, an autonomous robot seeding and weeding system, for smaller-seeded crops.

Machinery

Precision ag, right to repair policies priority for Association of Equipment Manufacturers

By Geralyn Wichers August 28, 2025

Policies that help farmers adopt precision technology and maintain their right to repair are among priorities for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers ahead of the fall parliamentary session.

A John Deere X9 combine. Photo: Deere.ca

Machinery, Reuters

Deere’s quarterly profit falls as U.S. tariffs bite farm equipment margins

By Reuters August 14, 2025

Deere & Co reported a lower third-quarter profit and tightened its annual profit forecast on Thursday, as U.S. tariffs dent margins on its farm equipment, sending the company's shares down six per cent.

Photo: Thomas Fuller / SOPA Images via Reuters Connect

Machinery, Reuters

CNH Industrial posts upbeat results as cost-cuts cushion slump in equipment demand

By Reuters August 1, 2025

Farm and construction equipment maker CNH Industrial reported second-quarter profit and revenue above Wall Street estimates on Friday, as its ongoing effort to reduce costs helped offset pressures from lower sales and production.

Machinery

MacDon shows new FD2 Plus FlexDraper at Ag in Motion

New FlexDraper has two inches of extra flex at cutterbar

By Greg Berg July 16, 2025

MacDon's new FD2 Plus FlexDraper was on display at the Ag in Motion 2025. It has two inches of extra flex at the cutterbar allowing it to follow the contour of the ground more efficiently to harvest more crop.

PhiBer Manufacturing won the AgTech innovation award for its drone carrier at the Ag in Motion innovation program, with Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture Daryl Harrison, right, presenting the award. Photo: Jonah Grignon

Machinery, News

Ag in Motion innovation awards showcase top 2025 ag technology

Ceremony recognized new on-farm technology across five categories

By Jonah Grignon July 15, 2025

The 2025 Ag in Motion Innovation Awards celebrated winners across five categories: agronomics, agtech, business solutions, environmental sustainability and equipment.

Crops, Machinery

Artificial intelligence put to work on extension

Farm Credit Canada, Results Driven Agriculture Research unveil AI tool designed to produce ‘timely advice’ for farmers

By Robert Arnason July 9, 2025

Farm Credit Canada and Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) have unveiled a generative artificial intelligence tool called Root

Workers set up a temporary building for John Deere on Jan. 3, 2022 in the parking lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center in preparation for CES 2022. (Photo: Reuters/Steve Marcus)

Machinery, News, Reuters

Deere must face FTC’s antitrust lawsuit over repair costs, US judge rules

Suite alleges Deere violated U.S. antitrust laws by controlling too tightly where and how farmers could repair equipment

By Reuters June 10, 2025

Agriculture equipment giant Deere must face a lawsuit by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission accusing the company of forcing farmers to use its authorized dealer network and driving up their costs for parts and repairs, a U.S. judge has ruled.

Daily Network News

Trump tells farmers that tractor companies should lower prices

Get farmers in on federal water security strategy planning, CFA says

U.S. finalizes biofuel blending quotas for 2026-27, cuts RINS for foreign feedstocks

Machinery

AI is transforming weather forecasting − and that could be a game changer for farmers around the world

Agco autonomous farm equipment rig ready for limited release

Robot seeder and weeder efficient for organic crops

Precision ag, right to repair policies priority for Association of Equipment Manufacturers

Deere’s quarterly profit falls as U.S. tariffs bite farm equipment margins

CNH Industrial posts upbeat results as cost-cuts cushion slump in equipment demand

MacDon shows new FD2 Plus FlexDraper at Ag in Motion

Ag in Motion innovation awards showcase top 2025 ag technology

Artificial intelligence put to work on extension

Deere must face FTC’s antitrust lawsuit over repair costs, US judge rules

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