Insights and Stories on Machinery

CNH shareholders approve spin-off of truck maker Iveco

Dec. 23, 2021 at 1:45 pm CST

Milan | Reuters — Shareholders at CNH Industrial on Thursday approved the spin-off of its truck-making business Iveco Group, the company said, completing a plan launched more than two years ago to reorganize its businesses. Upon completion of the plan, CNH Industrial shareholders will receive one Iveco Group common share […]

Versatile tractor maker’s majority owner boosts stake

Dec. 23, 2021 at 12:42 am CST

By Dave Bedard

Grain movement to Vancouver picking up

Dec. 20, 2021 at 7:33 pm CST

By Allan Dawson

Claas sees more semiconductor chip snags in 2022

Dec. 16, 2021 at 8:29 pm CST

By Reuters

Claas retools certified pre-owned equipment program

Dec. 14, 2021 at 6:25 pm CST

By Dave Bedard

MacDon to make draper headers for Case IH, New Holland

Dec. 9, 2021 at 10:47 pm CST

Canadian harvest equipment maker MacDon Industries will make draper headers for Case IH Axial-Flow and New Holland combines for the major manufacturers to sell through their own dealer networks in the new year. Case IH and New Holland, both owned by CNH, said separately Thursday they have partnership agreements in […]

By Dave Bedard

U.S. EPA proposes biofuel mandate cuts

Dec. 7, 2021 at 3:29 pm CST

New York | Reuters — The Biden administration proposed on Tuesday a reduction in the amount of biofuels that U.S. oil refiners were required to blend into their fuel mix since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The long-awaited decision offers some relief to the U.S. refining industry after the […]

By Jarrett Renshaw Stephanie Kelly

Spy agency sees ransomware attacks soaring

Dec. 6, 2021 at 4:28 pm CST

Ottawa | Reuters — Global ransomware attacks increased by 151 per cent in the first half of 2021 compared with 2020 and hackers are set to become increasingly aggressive, Canada’s signals intelligence agency said on Monday. The Communications Security Establishment (CSE), citing attacks on North American health facilities and a […]

By Reuters

U.S. EPA to propose expanding credit eligibility under biofuel program

Dec. 3, 2021 at 9:20 pm CST

New York | Reuters — The Biden administration is expected to propose expanding the kinds of renewable fuel production processes that are eligible to receive credits under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard program, three sources familiar with the matter said. The move could help increase production of advanced biofuels, which […]

By Jarrett Renshaw Stephanie Kelly

Case IH rolls out new SP sprayer line

Dec. 3, 2021 at 12:15 pm CST

A new line of high-efficiency self-propelled (SP) Patriot sprayers will be en route next year from Case IH. The company on Nov. 18 announced its new Patriot 50 sprayers — the Patriot 3250, 4350 and 4450 — are available to order for fall 2022. “Today’s growers and ag retailers are […]

By GFM Staff