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Gleaner Introduces New R6 and A6 Combines

Editor — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

The innovative, new R6 and A6 Series combines from Gleaner are built to handle more grain, handle it faster and handle it more gently to maximize crop quality and value. Industry leading unloading speeds of up to 4.5 bushels per second mean less time spent unloading and more time harvesting. Operator control and comfort in all models have also been upgraded with combines and their operators working at top efficiency and productivity throughout harvest.

Deere Reports 4th Quarter Earnings

Editor — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Deere & Company today announced worldwide net income of $345.0 million, or $0.81 per share, for the fourth quarter ended October 31, compared with $422.1 million, or $0.94 per share, for the same period last year. For the full year, net income was a record $2.053 billion, or $4.70 per share, compared with $1.822 billion, or $4.00 per share, last year.

New Morris Contour Drill Folds Up Narrow

Editor — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Morris Industries Ltd. recently announced their new Narrow Transport Contour Drills, which fold to a very slim 3 meters (9 ft, 10 inches) for fast, safe and efficient road transport and off-season storage. This independent opener drill is ideal for smaller acreage farms looking to upgrade to a minimum-till precision seed placement drill or a good addition for the larger farm, looking for a separate specialized drill for oil seeds.

New Implements From Kuhn

Editor — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Kuhn North America, Inc., just rolled out a variety of new implements for 2009.

ProFeed Delivery Box

This unit features a large-capacity box, twin-auger design and a variable-speed hydraulic motor. The twin augers provide consistent unloading and cleanout while the hydraulic motor helps provide an even flow of feed all the way to the end of the load.
The 1100 cubic foot ProFeed will deliver finish, starter and most dairy rations faster and more efficiently than any other delivery box on the market.

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Ag Leader Reveals New Entry-Level Precision Farming Display

Editor — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Ag Leader Technology, Inc., a leader in the development of precision farming solutions, has revealed a new entry-level precision farming display. The EDGE™ display combines a greater level of simplicity with SeedCommand™, DirectCommand™ and yield monitoring capabilities to meet the year-round needs of today’s precision farming operation.

John Deere Enhances Remanufacturing Focus Through Full Ownership of ReGen

Editor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Deere & Company said it has acquired full ownership of ReGen Technologies, Inc, a remanufacturing company located in Springfield, Missouri. Deere had already owned 50 percent of the business.

John Deere said the operations will be more fully integrated with remanufacturing operations in Edmonton, AB, Canada and the overall name of the business will be John Deere Reman -- an organization focused on growing Deere’s remanufacturing business globally.

New Holland Celebrates 700,000th Square Baler Milestone

Editor — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The unveiling today of the 700,000th square baler made at New Holland, Pa. was accompanied by a celebration to commemorate the continuing success of one of the most significant labor-saving inventions in the mechanization of agriculture. Also recognized and celebrated during the event were recent upgrades made at the facility to strengthen its worldwide standing as the center of hay tools excellence.

AGCO Corp. Reports 3rd Quarter Earnings

Editor — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AG), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, reported record third quarter net sales of $2.1 billion and record net income of $1.04 per share for the third quarter of 2008. Adjusted net income, which excludes restructuring and other infrequent expenses (income), was also $1.04 per share for the third quarter of 2008. These results compare to reported net income of $0.80 per share and adjusted net income of $0.77 per share for the third quarter of 2007.

New Holland Adds New T4000F Orchard Tractors

Editor — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Producers can put big power to work in tight quarters with the new T4000F orchard tractors from New Holland. Built on the legendary performance and reliability of their predecessors the TNF/TNF-A Series, these tractors meet Tier III emissions standards with 4-cylinder engines that are turbocharged and intercooled for maximum performance, low emissions, and fuel efficiency.

New Holland Reveals New H6700 Series HD Disc Mowers

Editor — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

New Holland's new H6000 Series heavy-duty disc mowers slice cleanly through thick, wet crops, even at high speeds. A pull-type model, the H6830, is a new addition to the New Holland disc mower line, and allows for exceptionally easy hook up and trail-behind convenience.

The H6700 Series disc mowers are available in four sizes ranging from 6'8" to 10'4" cutting widths. Each of the four models in the Series features New Holland's patented MowMax™ true modular cutterbar and ShockPRO™ disc drive hubs, designed to significantly reduce cutterbar repairs and downtime.

New Holland Announces New H7150 Haybine Mower-Conditioner

Editor — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

New Holland’s new H7150 Haybine® mower-conditioner combines the cutting capacity of a self-propelled windrower with the convenience of a highly maneuverable pivot-tongue hitch for fast, efficient haymaking. The H7150 replaces New Holland’s legendary 1475.

New Holland IntelliView Expands Interface Ability

Editor — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

New Holland tractor owners working with variable rate planting and spraying equipment now have the convenience of using New Holland’s Precision Land Management (PLM) IntelliView™ Plus II monitors with two popular third-party variable rate controllers. The IntelliView Plus II monitors also feature a new user interface for New Holland pull-type sprayers and air carts to more easily manage and track field and production data and produce prescription maps.

Case IH Upgrades Mower Equipment

Editor — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Maintaining its legacy of producing heavy-duty, dependable forage equipment Case IH has made several upgrades to its mower line up. With these new mowers, Case IH continues to provide rugged, long-lasting machines while improving user productivity and simplifying serviceability.

New Massey Ferguson 9005 Series Combines

Editor — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Class VIII Model 9895 combine in 2007, Massey Ferguson is unveiling its all-new, redesigned Class VI and VII combines for 2009. Closely modeled after the 9895 Class VIII machine, the MF 9695 and MF 9795 continue Massey Ferguson’s goal of bringing record levels of harvesting efficiency to the North American farmer and custom harvester. And, with a two-year, header to spreader warranty with no cap on hours, the combines are backed by the most extensive coverage in the business.

Massey Ferguson Introduces Hesston Series 16-Foot New Rotary Header for Windrowers

Editor — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Improved efficiencies and enhanced serviceability can all be found in Massey Ferguson’s new Hesston Series 16-foot 9190 and 9192 Rotary Header models.

Designed to fit the Massey Ferguson Hesston Series 9635 windrower, these headers feature the new RazorBar™ low profile cutterbar. The RazorBar is the strongest cutterbar available in the industry and was specially designed and built by Massey Ferguson engineers.