Tractors
EPA is removing DEF sensor requirements to end costly equipment shutdowns and save farmers an estimated $4.4 billion annually.
John Deere’s Deanna Kovar details how the company is cutting parts costs, adjusting production and responding to EPA moves on Right to Repair and DEF as farm income pressure keeps the ag equipment market in a downturn.
Following Monday’s right-to-repair announcement, EPA is demanding DEF failure data from engine makers, targeting shutdowns and derates that cause costly downtime, with more DEF changes expected.
Under today’s guidance, EPA says farmers can temporarily override emissions systems to make repairs, as long as the equipment is returned to compliance, claiming manufacturers misused the Clean Air Act to block access.
A record-setting sale of an 18-year-old pre-DEF semi has Machinery Pete pointing to strong demand for used equipment, even as high prices and weak demand continue to weigh on the new farm machinery market.
Greg Peterson hit the road last week. He shares a Gold Key Certified John Deere tractor and a vintage International Harvester tractor that made his picks of the week.
Not every youngster is playing Fortnite and dancing on Tik Tok all day. Learn about a young man out west who is keeping tradition alive, one classic tractor at a time.
Find out where your favorite tractor, planter, sprayer, combine and other farm machines are built today.
In response to John Deere’s recent announcement about moving some of its production to Mexico, Trump expressed concern about the impact on American workers, stating, “It’s hurting our country. It’s hurting our workers.”
Cory Reed, president of Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division, spoke about layoffs, citing lower demand due to falling net farm income, higher interest rates and market volatility.
The University of Missouri became the first college to land an electric autonomous tractor, a tool that will drive teaching and research into the future.
Strong used equipment values have been a theme for the past 18 to 20 months, and Machinery Pete doesn’t see that story changing anytime soon. During National Farm Machinery Show he revealed why those prices could last.
Record-breaking number of combines harvesting, most hay cut in eight hours, speed record for snow removal, biggest peach and largest cheeseboard
Total sales of self-propelled combines in February grew 34% compared to last year and sales of 4-wheel drive tractors increased 9%.
With new features, John Deere has added options specific for hay, livestock, commercial and other operator categories.