News about what farm equipment manufacturers and suppliers are up to. https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us dfoster@lessitermedia.com Established in 1946 by partners Donald Lindley and Walter Myers, Myers Spring Company has been faithfully attaining its founders goal to produce quality wire precision springs for 80 years. Established in 1946 by partners Donald Lindley and Walter Myers, Myers Spring Company has been faithfully attaining its founders goal to produce quality wire precision springs for 80 years. ]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25482 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25482-video-myers-spring-celebrates-80-years-of-manufacturing Myers-Spring-Celebrates-80-Years-of-Manufacturing.png The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA) is pleased to announce NorthBuilt as its preferred technology partner, effective July 1, 2026. The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA) is pleased to announce NorthBuilt as its preferred technology partner, effective July 1, 2026. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25479 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25479-fema-welcomes-northbuilt-as-new-preferred-technology-partner The FTC’s settlement requires Deere — for the next 10 years and under the supervision of the FTC and plaintiff states—to provide farmers and independent repair providers with the same equipment repair resources, including applicable software capabilities, that it currently provides to authorized Deere dealers. The FTC’s settlement requires Deere — for the next 10 years and under the supervision of the FTC and plaintiff states—to provide farmers and independent repair providers with the same equipment repair resources, including applicable software capabilities, that it currently provides to authorized Deere dealers.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25480 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:40:47 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25480-pioneer-issues-notice-to-members-on-ftc-and-states-right-to-repair-settlement-with-john-deere On July 8, the Federal Trade Commission and the Attorneys General of Illinois, Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin filed a joint motion in the Northern District of Illinois (Case No. 3:25-cv-50017) asking the court to enter a stipulated order that would resolve their right to repair lawsuit against Deere & Co. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/20002 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:50:39 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/20002-ongoing-coverage-right-to-repair-impact-on-dealers-deere-other-oems The settlement represents the FTC’s “latest commitment to reducing the cost of living for Americans, including both farmers and downstream consumers of the products those farmers produce,” the agency said. The settlement represents the FTC’s “latest commitment to reducing the cost of living for Americans, including both farmers and downstream consumers of the products those farmers produce,” the agency said. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25471 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25471-deere-settles-rtr-lawsuit-with-ftc-states FTC statement.png According to news reports today from WQAD News 8, NEWS 7 KWWL, & others, John Deere has offered the United Auto Workers a 2-year extension of its current labor contract that expires next year (2027), and is seeking a decision by Aug. 31. According to news reports today from WQAD News 8, NEWS 7 KWWL, & others, John Deere has offered the United Auto Workers a 2-year extension of its current labor contract that expires next year (2027), and is seeking a decision by Aug. 31.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25457 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25457-deere-reportedly-offers-uaw-2-year-contract-extension-through-2029 Four distinct paths to autonomy are emerging, each one with different winners, timing & challenges Four distinct paths to autonomy are emerging, each one with different winners, timing & challenges  

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25448 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25448-ag-autonomys-state-of-the-state Chris-Hunsaker-Ag Autonomy’s State of the State.jpg Continental announced the sale of its ContiTech group sector to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for €4.0 billion on July 4. Continental announced the sale of its ContiTech group sector to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for €4.0 billion on July 4. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25442 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25442-continental-sells-contitech-to-lone-star-funds-and-will-become-a-pure-play-tire-manufacturer VitalEdge Technologies, a leading global provider of dealer management solutions for the heavy equipment industry, today announced the appointment of Theresa Thomas as Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, effective June 29. VitalEdge Technologies, a leading global provider of dealer management solutions for the heavy equipment industry, today announced the appointment of Theresa Thomas as Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, effective June 29.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25432 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25432-vitaledge-technologies-appoints-theresa-thomas-as-executive-vice-president-of-strategic-partnerships tthom.png In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, June 2026. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25436 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25436-top-10-farm-equipment-industry-stories-in-june-2026 fe-top-10.png William Industries’ one-piece cast front hitch support for a John Deere tractor raises the bar for OEM–foundry collaboration. William Industries’ one-piece cast front hitch support for a John Deere tractor raises the bar for OEM–foundry collaboration.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25423 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25423-manufacturing-case-study-john-deere-designed-component-earns-best-in-casting-industry-award Blue-Casting.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com Kinze and Yetter unveiled the new Falcon SF700 strip-till system at the Kinze Innovation Day in Williamsburg Iowa, Tuesday, June 23. Andy Thompson, strip-till product director for Yetter, and Todd Kniffen, senior VP of engineering, introduced the new unit to over 150 farmers in attendance. Kinze and Yetter unveiled the new Falcon SF700 strip-till system at the Kinze Innovation Day in Williamsburg Iowa, Tuesday, June 23. Andy Thompson, strip-till product director for Yetter, and Todd Kniffen, senior VP of engineering, introduced the new unit to over 150 farmers in attendance.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25409 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25409-first-look-kinze-and-yetter-launch-falcon-sf700-strip-till-system Falcon SF700.jpg View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz. Farm Equipment News IQ is brought to you by A&I Products. View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz. Farm Equipment News IQ is brought to you by A&I Products.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25389 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25389-farm-equipment-news-iq-june-2026-quiz-2-answers Mark Reid, co-founder of Opervia and CEOof Atlantic Tractor, pitches his all-in-one software platform, Alex German, CEO of German-Bliss Kubota, details DealerTech Solutions’ suite of AI tools that are purpose-built for farm equipment dealerships, Mark Reid, co-founder of Opervia and CEO
of Atlantic Tractor, pitches his all-in-one software platform, Alex German, CEO of German-Bliss Kubota, details DealerTech Solutions’ suite of AI tools that are purpose-built for farm equipment dealerships,

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25395 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25395-general-session-dealership-shark-tank Alex German.png The Notice of Allowance relates to U.S. Patent Application No. 18/557,669 entitled Residue Management System for an Agricultural Row Unit Assembly, covering technology designed to improve residue handling and field performance at the row-unit level. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25392 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25392-clean-seed-receives-patent-for-residue-management-technology unnamed.png On June 8, 2026, Buhler Versatile Inc., Canada's leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment and a member of the ASKO Group, announced the completion of the notarization of an agreement to acquire the operating business of the ATLAS Group, one of Germany's most established construction machinery manufacturers. On June 8, 2026, Buhler Versatile Inc., Canada's leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment and a member of the ASKO Group, announced the completion of the notarization of an agreement to acquire the operating business of the ATLAS Group, one of Germany's most established construction machinery manufacturers.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25387 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25387-buhler-versatile-advances-european-expansion-through-agreement-to-acquire-atlas-group Trackman, a leading manufacturer of high-performance rubber tracks for commercial applications, is expanding its product lineup with the introduction of the new Trackman HP Plus tracks for the Fendt 900 and 1100 Vario MT (Multi-Track) series Tractors. Trackman, a leading manufacturer of high-performance rubber tracks for commercial applications, is expanding its product lineup with the introduction of the new Trackman HP Plus tracks for the Fendt 900 and 1100 Vario MT (Multi-Track) series Tractors.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25386 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25386-trackman-introduces-new-hp-plus-tracks-for-fendt-900-and-1100-vario-mt-series-tractors Trackman Brand Logo_TM.png Michael “Mike” L. Irish, age 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, May 30, 2026 at his home. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25379 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:42:33 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25379-retired-landoll-exec-mike-irish-passes-away Mike Irish View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz. Farm Equipment News IQ is brought to you by A&I Products. View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz. Farm Equipment News IQ is brought to you by A&I Products.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25356 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25356-farm-equipment-news-iq-june-2026-quiz-1-answers After more than a decade of agricultural innovation, 360 Yield Center announced today a strategic brand restructuring that establishes two distinct divisional brands: 360 RAIN, focused on adaptive application, and 360 YIELD, focused on retrofit equipment upgrades. After more than a decade of agricultural innovation, 360 Yield Center announced today a strategic brand restructuring that establishes two distinct divisional brands: 360 RAIN, focused on adaptive application, and 360 YIELD, focused on retrofit equipment upgrades.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25378 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25378-360-yield-center-splits-into-two-brands-360-rain-for-adaptive-application-360-yield-for-retrofit-equipment 360.png Elbit Systems Ltd.'s FUSE has completed the acquisition of the Israeli technology company Blue White Robotics Ltd. (Bluewhite), a developer of AI-powered autonomous solutions for critical off-road and defense applications. Elbit Systems Ltd.'s FUSE has completed the acquisition of the Israeli technology company Blue White Robotics Ltd. (Bluewhite), a developer of AI-powered autonomous solutions for critical off-road and defense applications.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25374 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25374-elbit-systems-fuse-acquired-blue-white-robotics-ltd-expanding-its-autonomous-and-robotics-portfolio Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a leading multinational manufacturer of off-highway tires, has re-appointed Mr. Minoo Mehta as the Head of BKT USA operations, effective May 15th, 2026. Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a leading multinational manufacturer of off-highway tires, has re-appointed Mr. Minoo Mehta as the Head of BKT USA operations, effective May 15th, 2026.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25373 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25373-bkt-announces-new-leadership-change-at-bkt-usa-subsidiary unnamed.png mlessiter@lesspub.com Big changes for Case IH and New Holland machinery dealers, customers – and rival colors. Big changes for Case IH and New Holland machinery dealers, customers – and rival colors.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25353 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25353-industry-shares-comments-on-cnhs-color-mixing-of-its-dealer-network Purpling of CNH Brands.jpg The acquisition brings AgIQ’s valuation technology under the DPA umbrella and introduces AssetManager—a portfolio-level valuation tool that gives producers, dealers and cooperatives a continuously updated view of their entire equipment fleet’s fair market value. The acquisition brings AgIQ’s valuation technology under the DPA umbrella and introduces AssetManager—a portfolio-level valuation tool that gives producers, dealers and cooperatives a continuously updated view of their entire equipment fleet’s fair market value.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25361 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25361-dpa-auctions-acquires-agiq dpa-ag-iq.png But “for the second half of 2026, experts predict the ag machinery industry will stabilize as farmers who have delayed purchases replace their aging fleets. That’s starting to happen, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers latest ag machinery industry report,” Andy Castillo reported. But “for the second half of 2026, experts predict the ag machinery industry will stabilize as farmers who have delayed purchases replace their aging fleets. That’s starting to happen, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers latest ag machinery industry report,” Andy Castillo reported.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25360 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:15:34 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25360-trump-cuts-ag-equipment-tariffs-to-15 In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, May 2026. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25357 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25357-top-10-farm-equipment-industry-stories-in-may-2026 fe-top-10.png Burrows Enterprises, LLC is proud to announce a major milestone in company history — the production of its 5,000th Roto Grind Tub Grinder, completed during the first week of May 2026. Burrows Enterprises, LLC is proud to announce a major milestone in company history — the production of its 5,000th Roto Grind Tub Grinder, completed during the first week of May 2026.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25354 Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25354-burrows-enterprises-celebrates-production-of-5-000th-roto-grind-tub-grinder image001.jpg Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence Program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, delivery, process alignment, value creation and relationship. Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence Program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, delivery, process alignment, value creation and relationship. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25337 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25337-sherwin-williams-recognized-as-a-john-deere-partner-level-supplier-and-supplier-of-the-year JDAward1.jpg The Group’s fifth Full Line Store worldwide opened on May 22, 2026, in partnership with Roc-Pit Equipment LLC. Located in the heart of the American Corn Belt, the new dealership brings the full MASCHIO GASPARDO range to North American farmers. The Group’s fifth Full Line Store worldwide opened on May 22, 2026, in partnership with Roc-Pit Equipment LLC. Located in the heart of the American Corn Belt, the new dealership brings the full MASCHIO GASPARDO range to North American farmers.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25342 Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25342-maschio-gaspardo-opens-its-first-full-line-store-in-north-america Ribbon Cutting MASCHIO GASPARDO Rock-Pit Equipment.jpg View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz. Farm Equipment News IQ is brought to you by A&I Products. View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz. Farm Equipment News IQ is brought to you by A&I Products.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25320 Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25320-farm-equipment-news-iq-may-2026-quiz-2-answers