MACHINERY

Deere's third quarter profit up 47 percent

Aug. 18, 2010 -As a follow-up to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' report on higher equipment sales in 2010, Deere & Co. has announced that its third quarter profits are up a staggering 47 percent, thanks to US and Canadian sales of large equipment, which actually offset a downturn in Europe.                              READ MORE

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Total tractor sales up, combine sales even for the year

Aug. 17, 2010 -Sales of tractors in the US in July were down 3.4 percent compared to 2009, yet overall sales for 2010 were up compared to 2009, including a 19.3 percent increase in four-wheel drive tractors for 2010, thus far.                 READ MORE

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Canada clean energy sector creating 1400 jobs

Aug. 12, 2010 -It may not focus on energy-from-crops, but Canada's foray into clean energy generation is attracting global attention, as wind- and solar-power components manufacturers are set to create 1400 new jobs.  READ MORE

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Behlen and Sakundiak to announce winner at Farm Progress

June 4, 2010 -Behlen Industries and Sakundiak Equipment are joining together at this year's Western Canada Farm Progress Show, to announce the winner of Top Crop Manager's Harvest Ready Contest.  The winner will be chosen on Friday, June 18th at 10:30am.

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Solar energy information sessions

June 4, 2010 -From late June to early July, University of Guelph's Ridgetown College will be delivering information sessions across Ontario regarding roof-mounted solar energy systems.  Eight sessions are planned with an opportunity to register on-line.     

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Ballasting for better tractor efficiency
Weighting a tractor for optimum efficiency means improved pulling performance, less fuel consumption, and longer drive-train life. Yet, for many farmers, ballasting remains a once per tractor-lifetime scenario.

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Deere's second quarter profit up

May 20, 2010 -Deere & Co. reported recently that its second quarter profit is up 16 percent as a result of its tractor and combine sales, as well as those for construction equipment. Along with the rise in profits, Deere has increased its annual outlook, with total sales to increase 11 to 13 percent.
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How farmers test technology

April 30, 2010 -Advances in technology have enabled growers to make better, more-informed decisions, and faster, but that ability comes from the kind of information they can generate from the technology, including on-farm herbicide trials or variety comparisons.        READ MORE

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New fuel storage strategies
Quietly, that vintage set of farm fuel tanks on spindly metal stands is disappearing on Prairie farms. The replacements, like gigantic white mushrooms, are popping up in modern farmyards equipped with bigger machinery.

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U.S. Tractor, combine sales strengthen
April 13, 2010 – According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' monthly "Flash Report," the sales of all tractors in the U.S. for March 2010 were up 7.5% compared to the same month last year. | READ MORE

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