John Deere See and Spray

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.



A welder at work at the Deere manufacturing plant at Moline, Illinois. Photo: Deere and Co.

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.


John Deere equipment at Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon, running from Jan. 20-22, 2026. Photo: Miranda Leybourne

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.







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Deere misses revenue estimates on subdued farm equipment demand

Outlook did not account for any impact from potential import tariffs, retaliatory tariffs company says

Deere's quarterly revenue slumped 35 per cent and missed analysts' expectations as more farmers switched to renting equipment due to weak incomes and high borrowing costs, sending its shares down nearly 4.5 per cent in morning trading on Thursday. The company said its outlook did not account for any impact from potential import tariffs by the U.S. and any retaliatory actions taken by other countries.