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A group of state attorneys general recently asked Congress to pass expansive Right-to-Repair legislation targeted at cars, farm equipment, and digital electronics.  In a letter to the House and Senate Commerce Committee, the group says, "The Right-to-Repair is a bipartisan issue that impacts every consumer, household, and farm in a time of increasing inflation.”   ...

A bill in the Oregon legislature would add electric farm tractors to the list of vehicles eligible for rebates.  State Representative, Wilsonville’s Courtney Neron said an incentive would start the process.   "If we do not incentivize the transition to electric agricultural vehicles, then we are also missing an important opportunity to reduce emissions in the agricultural sector which also pl

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers recently unveiled its equipment industry Sustainability Toolkit.  The toolkit provides assessments and resources to help manufacturers and their supply chains minimize operational impact on the environment.  The too...

This year is a milestone for Massey Ferguson, as the company celebrates 175 years of serving farmers.  Adam Sills, marketing product specialist with Massey Ferguson, said the company is focusing on a renewed dedication to farmer-focused innovation. “...

A major conference on electric transportation wrapped up Thursday in Portland.  Organizer Jeff Allen said they had a number of vehicles on display, including a tractor, showcasing how EV’s can help save farmers money. “A lot of the diesel that farms burn, they burn idling. Of course, with...

While it has not replaced the horse for many farmers, it’s has become nearly as valuable. Side-by-sides have become a staple on many Northwest farms, both small and large, for hauling products, remote property access, or just ease of transportation. Ric ...

Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the country and abroad. According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, of the approximately two million full-time production ag workers, about 100 suffered a lost-work-time injury every day ...

With harvest getting underway in earnest across the Inland Northwest, the Oregon Farm Bureau is asking motorist to slowdown and watch for large equipment and implements on are highways. Kristie Glaser Vice Chair of the Oregon Farm Bureau Health and Safety Committee said it is legal for farmers to drive those slow moving pieces of equipment on public roadways ...

The technology and equipment of precision agriculture continue to advance. As farming becomes more precise, so do the technologies found on the equipment. What might some of this innovation look like both inside or outside? John Deere's Jenny Manning said at this point, large self-propelled machines like combines and sprayers have had big data capabilities built in for several years ... Read M

Combine sales declined in October while sales of tractors remained mostly flat.  The Association of Equipment Manufacturer’s October Ag Tractor and Combine Report shows overall sales remained positive year-to-date.  U.S. sales of self-propelle...