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Precision Planting: Who’s on Deck to Buy the Company?

May 1, 2017 | Posted in Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology

The clamor created when Monsanto withdrew its offer to sell Precision Planting to John Deere is finally settling down. The conversation has now turned to speculation about who might be a logical buyer of the company that developed the state-of-the-art advanced technology planting system that is opening the door to high speed seed placement.

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Attaching Value to Agronomic Services

April 21, 2017 | Posted in Technology

It’s no secret that in recent years more dealerships — either by choice or by directive — are incorporating agronomic services into their businesses. Those who have been receptive to adding prescriptive farming options to complement machinery and component sales, have gradually been able to gain traction with customers.

Claas to Use Rolls-Royce MTU Engines in Its Ag Machines

April 1, 2017 | Posted in Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology

Harvest vehicles manufacturer Claas will continue to use Mercedes-Benz engines in its combines, forage harvesters and the Xerion 4WD tractors following an agreement signed with Rolls-Royce Power Systems.

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Internet Equipment Sales: Opportunity or Threat?

March 31, 2017 | Posted in Technology

Online ordering is an increasingly popular and convenient purchasing method for consumers. Just this past week, Amazon launched its Prime Now, which offers 1- and 2-hour home delivery of among other things, household items or groceries.

Autonomous vs. Electric Tractors: Understanding Farms of the Future

March 1, 2017 | Posted in Autonomous Ag Machinery, Electric Machinery, Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology

The rollout of their autonomous tractors at the 2016 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, garnered Case IH and New Holland a lot of attention for several weeks. (See Ag Equipment Intelligence, September 2016.)

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Is Electric the Gateway to Autonomous Vehicles?

February 10, 2017 | Posted in Electric Machinery, Technology

Fully autonomous vehicles in agriculture are likely still several years away, but there also may be a simpler, more efficient pathway to extending the life of farm machinery, while also improving performance.

Lexion Combines to Feature Trimble System

January 1, 2017 | Posted in Technology

Trimble Ready is a new option for Lexion combines assembled in its Claas Omaha, Neb., facility. It provides the wiring infrastructure and mounts for Trimble’s TMX-2050 terminal running the Android operating system.

Trimble Adds Focus to Its Ag Products and Programs

January 1, 2017 | Posted in Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology

Precision technology and data specialist Trimble continues to add focus to its agricultural market activities by appointing new partners to the “Vantage by Trimble Agriculture” distributor network and consolidating several farm management software lines into a single product.

Is 2016 the Year of ‘Concept’ Tractors?

December 1, 2016 | Posted in Electric Machinery, Technology

Now it’s John Deere’s time in the spotlight as it introduces its own “concept” tractor.

Report Suggests Driverless Tractor Sales Could Reach $31B by 2024

September 1, 2016 | Posted in Technology

In a report issued on Sept. 4, following the introduction of Case IH and New Holland’s concept autonomous tractors at the Farm Progress Show on Aug. 30., Tractica expects rapid growth of driverless farm vehicles starting about 2020.

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Precision Planting: Who’s on Deck to Buy the Company?

Attaching Value to Agronomic Services

Claas to Use Rolls-Royce MTU Engines in Its Ag Machines

Internet Equipment Sales: Opportunity or Threat?

Autonomous vs. Electric Tractors: Understanding Farms of the Future

Is Electric the Gateway to Autonomous Vehicles?

Lexion Combines to Feature Trimble System

Trimble Adds Focus to Its Ag Products and Programs

Is 2016 the Year of ‘Concept’ Tractors?

Report Suggests Driverless Tractor Sales Could Reach $31B by 2024

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