Bushel plus X9 split frame concaves

Bushel Plus launches Split-Frame MAD Concaves

The Bushel Plus Split-Frame MAD Concaves are designed for John Deere X9 combine owners looking for quick switches between crops

New Bushel Plus Split-Frame MAD Concaves are designed for John Deere X9 combine owners looking for quick switches between crops.


New Holland has created a diesel-electric autonomous tractor that has been tested in orchards and vineyards. Photo: John Greig

Autonomous machinery still struggles in the field

Manitoba research highlights how a field’s shifting terrain complicates autonomous equipment operation

Changing field terrain is a challenge for autonomous equipment. The University of Manitoba is looking at these farm-specific obstacles to adopting autonomy.




JCB’s new 6300 series tractor on the show floor at Agritechnica 2025 in Hanover, Germany, in November. Photo: Greg Berg

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

JCB had its latest Fastrac tractors in its new 6000 series at Agritechnica 2025 in Hanover, Germany. One of the models won a ‘Tractor of the Year’ award for sustainability.


Claas’ Axion 9.450 tractor on the show floor at Agritechnica 2025 in Hanover Germany on Nov. 10, 2025.  Photo: Greg Berg

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

German equipment manufacturer Claas showcased its new Axion 9 tractor series, including farmer-focused cab features, at the Agritechnica 2025 machinery show in November.

Supreme TMR mixers

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

Supreme says their approach to total mixed ration mixers better hones in on farm needs and helps customers choose the best model.


Padraic George shows the fence system he developed to keep rodents out of combines. Photo: John Greig

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

Rodent Shield Systems reduces off-season damage in stored combines from mice and rats via an electric fence.