Machinery Chatter

Honda Rolls Out 2-Seater Pioneer 700

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:10:00 GMT

Earlier this year American Honda Motor Co. introduced the first in its new line of side-by-sides -- the Pioneer 700-4.

My List: Top 5 Farm Machinery Trends Today

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:02:00 GMT

DTN's Russ Quinn puts together an ag machinery top 10 list for us.

Kubota Searches for a Large Farm Machinery Match

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:05:00 GMT

When Kubota President Yasuo Masumoto told journalists in 2012 that his company was in pursuit of a large farm equipment company, the news made a splash. The "why" within the story was obvious: Booming commodities markets had made production agriculture one of the few bright spots in a dismal world economy. Kubota wanted a bigger piece of the action.

The Newest Handy Ideas

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:31:00 GMT

Take a look at three new, commercial items that should make work around the farm and ranch a bit handier (and in one instance below, a little bit safer).

Quinn Farm - What a Difference a Week Makes!

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:13:00 GMT

The Quinn farm has gone from famine to feast, moisture wise, in just one week.

Kubota Grand Opening with a Bang

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:58:00 GMT

In his latest installment of "Memorable Grand Openings," Progressive Farmer Senior Editor Jim Patrico takes readers to the April 8 dedication of a new Kubota tractor assembly plant in Jefferson, Ga.

Time Flies as Technologies and Words Change

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:53:00 GMT

A stylebook for magazines like DTN/The Progressive Farmer is a verbal bible. But unlike The Bible, the stylebook gets quickly outdated, especially about machinery and technology, and needs to be updated.

Ethanol in the Courts, And in Small Engines

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:23:00 GMT

While E15 is the subject of high political and legal drama in Washington, consumers are left to figure out what it all means. The use of any ethanol in small engines remains controversial.

On-Farm Fuel Storage Regulations Coming in May

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:36:00 GMT

On-farm fuel storage systems have appeared on the EPA's radar screen, which means some farmers will have to file plans about spill prevention.

Deere Launches Weather Station Products

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:43:00 GMT

John Deere has introduced Field Connect, a system to enable producers to remotely monitor what the weather is doing in their fields and how that affects growing conditions.

Fertilizer Application Equipment Plentiful at NFMS

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:52:00 GMT

New fertlizer application equipment increases farmers' accuracy in providing nutrients to plants.

"To Spray or Not to Spray?" the Small Farmer Wondered

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:50:00 GMT

Reading the tea leaves about farm equipment markets is an inexact science. For evidence of this, just look at the way three manufacturers -- all sophisticated, all experienced -- recently assessed the market for small, self-propelled sprayers.

Kinze Goes Electric

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Kinze Manufacturing rolled out a new planter at the National Farm Machinery Show.

New Machines Hit the Market

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:36:00 GMT

Deere, Honda and Toyota make announcements on new equipment lines and innovations for 2013 and 2014.

Ten Years of Covering NFMS

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:36:00 GMT

Memories of the National Farm Machinery Show.