tractors

When you talk with the tractor and implement manufacturing industry, they’ll talk about the importance of technology in the next generation of equipment. But how much of that is pushed by the industry, and how much is nothing more than an arms race for individual farmers? L ...

In July, Washington State University announced that Tadd Wheeler was joining the Agricultural Technology and Production Management Program, transitioning to the lead position with the upcoming retirement of James Durfey. Wheeler said joining the AgTM program is a great opportunity for him personal, and allows him to make a big impact on farming now and into the future ...

The overall sales of tractors and self-propelled combines were higher in both the U.S. and Canada during June. According to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, it’s the first time this year that the sales numbers rose. Tota ...

Tractors would likely be moving at a quicker rate this year as farmers across rural America need to replace some aging machines. However, Bloomberg said there is very little movement of farm machinery in the U.S., plus European production is being hampered by shortages across the industry supply chain ...

February 2020 saw mixed results in overall U.S. sales of tractors and self-propelled combines. The bright spot was four-wheel-drive and 100-plus horsepower tractors, which showed healthy gains year over year. However, overall tractor and combine sales fell for February, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers ...

A new report shows the leasing of farm equipment has nearly doubled since 2012.  The Wall Street Journal reports Deere & Co. is spending billions of dollars each year on its own equipment for leasing programs.  Records show that more than one-third of financed purchases of high horsepower machinery made by John Deere is being leased to farmers and construction builders.  Roughly 90%... Read Mo

August 2019 saw increases in U.S. sales of combines and four-wheel-drive tractors as well as total U.S. two-wheel-drive tractor sales compared to August of last year. The Association of Equipment Manufactures monthly sales report shows four-wheel-drive tractor sales increased 19...

August 2019 saw increases in U.S. sales of combines and four-wheel-drive tractors as well as total U.S. two-wheel-drive tractor sales compared to August of last year. The Association of Equipment Manufactures monthly sales report shows four-wheel-drive tractor sales increased 19...

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers officially kicked off its year-long 125th anniversary celebration. AEM chair John Laegmann of John Deere said that for now 125 years, member companies of  AEM “take off their proverbial competitive hats and work together on key issues for the betterment of the industry.”   ...

Farmers conducting winter maintenance on their equipment and machinery also need to perform similar work on their precision ag and digitalized equipment as well.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...