Insights and Stories on Machinery

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 […]

Ag in Motion sets single-day record

Jul. 23, 2018 at 8:28 pm CDT

By Staff

International Harvester collectors’ club to visit Austin

Jul. 20, 2018 at 4:21 pm CDT

By Lorraine Stevenson

Canola Council offers combine adjustment calculator

Jul. 20, 2018 at 2:45 pm CDT

Michelin to buy ag track maker Camso

Jul. 19, 2018 at 4:50 pm CDT

By Staff

Crude oil and canola part company, for now

Jul. 13, 2018 at 4:14 pm CDT

CNS Canada — The symbiotic relationship that crude oil and canola used to enjoy seems to have hit a snag. Chart structures have proven that crude prices have pushed and pulled canola up and down in recent years. However, since the start of 2018, the gains enjoyed by crude oil […]

By Dave Sims

AGRIXTRA R1W agricultural tire from MAXAM

Jul. 12, 2018 at 4:34 pm CDT

The MAXAM MS951R AGRIXTRA R1W is designed for high-horsepower tractors and harvester equipment working in a variety of wet and dry conditions. Its advanced tread design and wide footprint help lower soil compaction and minimize soil disturbance. An intelligent self-cleaning tire tread pattern ensures maximum performance in the field, while […]

By Staff

CP’s signal maintainers ratify three-year deal

Jul. 5, 2018 at 8:17 pm CDT

Signal and communications employees with Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) have voted to accept a tentative three-year deal that helped end a 33-hour work stoppage in late May. CP and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) System Council No. 11, which represents 360 CP signal maintainers, announced Friday the union’s […]

By Staff

Hagie high-clearance sprayers get updates for 2019

Jul. 5, 2018 at 4:25 pm CDT

Hagie Manufacturing takes aim at updating its high-clearance sprayers for model year 2019. Engine changes will see MY19 Hagie STS10 and STS12 sprayers powered by a 6.8L PowerTech John Deere diesel engine, providing 280 and 300 horsepower respectively. These turbocharged, air-to-air aspirated engines are designed to deliver consistent power over a […]

By Staff

Proposed deal ‘fallen apart’ for Hudson Bay Railway

Jul. 3, 2018 at 8:33 pm CDT

An acquisition deal-in-principle for northern Manitoba’s Hudson Bay Railway appears to have collapsed and the line’s current owners warn the railway may now be down for yet another shipping season. Hudson Bay Railway (HBR), a subsidiary of Colorado-based shortline operator OnmiTrax, announced Tuesday “it now appears that this transaction has […]

By Staff