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Volvo rolls out autonomous electric transport vehicle

Nov. 22, 2018 at 4:41 pm CST

Earlier in the fall, the Volvo Group unveiled a new transport concept vehicle likely to turn heads – an autonomous electric vehicle wirelessly connected to a transport control centre. The control centre monitors each vehicle’s location, load and battery charge, to ensure overall fleet logistics as well as goods and vehicle […]

CASE precision laser grading box attachment

Nov. 15, 2018 at 4:33 pm CST

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Valley hybrid X-Tec motor for center-pivot irrigation

Sep. 13, 2018 at 4:49 pm CDT

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Case IH updates Magnum tractor for MY2019

Sep. 6, 2018 at 4:24 pm CDT

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Case IH introduces new Early Riser planter

Aug. 23, 2018 at 5:32 pm CDT

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Richardson to retail in west-central Saskatchewan

Aug. 22, 2018 at 5:38 pm CDT

Prairie grain firm Richardson International plans to build out its retail market share in west-central Saskatchewan with a new inputs centre southwest of Saskatoon. Privately-held Richardson said July 30 it would begin construction shortly on the new facility in Delisle, about 35 km southwest of the city, to open for […]

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Companies sign agreement to promote precision spot spraying

Aug. 16, 2018 at 4:56 pm CDT

Earlier in July, Tramontana Agro Technologies announced a new business relationship with Agrimetrix Research & Training to introduce WEEDit into the Canadian market. WEEDit is a selective spray system of sensors and pulse-width-modulated (PWM) spray nozzles that can sense plants and trigger the right amount of spray for the intended […]

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Salford 8700 Air Boom Applicator

Aug. 9, 2018 at 5:41 pm CDT

Salford recently launched its Valmar 8700 Pull-Type Air Boom Applicator at Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina. It comes equipped with a 72-foot boom and air boom technology of the company’s 20-ton Valmar 9620 applicator. Enhancements on the 8700 include: Upgraded boom suspension for increased boom stability and durability at higher […]

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Case IH Limited-edition 50 Series Axial-Flow Combine

Aug. 2, 2018 at 4:45 pm CDT

Case IH recently launched the 50 series Axial-Flow combine lineup with a special-edition 150 series combine. The 150 series combine features International Harvester heritage styling, colour schemes and decals reminiscent of the first Axial-Flow combine in 1977. Productivity enhancements to Case IH’s Cross-Flow cleaning system and 2-speed electric shift transmission makes […]

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Morris releases new Quantum air drill

Jul. 26, 2018 at 4:20 pm CDT

Morris Industries recently introduced its Quantum air drill. The Quantum’s new 4×6 inch tubular frames use a new welding method that improves joint fatigue. Frame sections are also connected with larger diameter chrome pins that mate with hardened steel bushings. A redesigned, heavy-duty hitch also features a greasable articulating clevis […]

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