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Total US tractor sales up in January

Feb. 17, 2010 -The Association of Equipment Manufacturers reports that sales of all tractors in the US for January 2010 were up 3.9 percent compared to January 2009. Two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive tractors were up 33.1 percent and 9.2 percent, respectively.      READ MORE




Pick-up Farm Truck Review
The year 2009 is one that the automotive world would like to forget: pick-up truck sales across North America fell by around 300,000 units. But despite this trend, purchases, particularly for industries such as farming, continue and topped 1.6 million trucks in the year.


Biodiesel ready
As corporate policy, tractor manufacturers understand the importance of biodiesel. Driven by a philosophy to get behind farmers, all major manufacturers of biodiesel recommend and provide warranties on at least some level of biodiesel blend.


Machinery Manager - TCMW November 09
For all of the precision and planning that goes into seeding and scouting, fertilizing and spraying, the ultimate measure of success in farming is measured by the combine. Today, it not only cuts and gathers, it can also provide information on a variety of production parameters, all of which can lead to better-informed decision-making, and better production totals in future seasons.


Wet weather puts damper on potato growers

Oct. 6, 2009 -Heavy rains during the past weekend have put a damper on the potato harvest on Prince Edward Island, with some growers running with half the number of employees in the field while harvesting less than half their usual rate at this time of year.




Fuel-saving tips for big savings
Whether a tractor is 20 years old or rolling off the dealership lot for the first time, a number of fuel-saving measures can be implemented to reduce fuel consumption and prolong tractor life.


Fuel-saving tips for big savings
Whether a tractor is 20 years old or rolling off the dealership lot for the first time, a number of fuel-saving measures can be implemented to reduce fuel consumption and prolong tractor life.


Nebraska Tractor Tests – still the one
With a cash outlay in the six figures, a tractor purchase is a serious decision that warrants much analysis beyond the colour of the paint. Sure, dealer and brand are important, but the bottom line is that a tractor has to deliver the type of performance and dependability required for multiple tasks on the farm.



Nebraska Tractor Tests – still the one
With a cash outlay in the six figures, a tractor purchase is a serious decision that warrants much analysis beyond the colour of the paint. Sure, dealer and brand are important, but the bottom line is that a tractor has to deliver the type of performance and dependability required for multiple tasks on the farm.



New optics for sorting
Culling and sorting is a labour-intensive job at most potato storage facilities and misses can happen when the human eye gets tired. Frequent breaks for employees can be costly when harvest is in full swing.



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Total US tractor sales up in January
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Biodiesel ready
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Machinery Manager - TCMW November 09
by Ralph Pearce | 10/31/2009

Wet weather puts damper on potato growers
by Charlottetown Guardian | 10/06/2009