The latest news from the agricultural sector
2020-03-20
Ag machinery parts and service a national priority
Three organizations representing machinery manufacturers, dealers, and distributors plead with state governors to designate their businesses as essential. Read more
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2020-03-19
Iron, Parts Sales Go Online In Response To The COVID-19 crisis
Live auctions go online and dealerships resort to online parts ordering and curbside or vehicle delivery of parts. Read more
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2020-03-05
Key innovations and products from the 2020 Commodity Classic
Get a quick view of key innovations and new products from the 2020 Commodity Classic. Read more
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2020-02-04
Ford introduces all new chassis cab truck line
The 2020 chassis cab models come available with all new gas V-8 and third-generation diesel V-8 engines. Read more
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2020-01-31
Ford offers winch designed into its Super Duty pickups' bumper
The winch option, only available on 2020 Super Duty F-Series pickups, generates up to 12,000 pounds of pull. Read more
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2020-01-30
Beware getting entrapped in bins
The late 2019 harvest saw grain being stored at higher than recommended moisture levels which increases the risk of entrapment when checking bins this winter. Read more
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2018-08-01
Farmers spitting dust as hot spell lingers
Farmers have always received aid, even to help hedge against weather-related risks. But now they are calling for more money because of the European heat wave and that, says Henrik Böhme, is unfair on... Read more
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2018-07-25
EU risks being left behind after GMO ruling
The EU's top court has ruled that gene-edited crops fall under the same tough laws as GMOs. While good news for opponents of such products, it's a setback for genetic research on the continent, says... Read more
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2017-09-11
If Germany really wants to help Africa…
…it has many opportunities. Most importantly, it has to question traditional concepts, in both the areas of economic policy and development aid, writes the great-nephew of the last Ethiopian emperor. Read more
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Agriculture is a biodiversity killer — what can we do?
The system that feeds the world is the largest killer of biodiversity. It does this by destroying ecosystems, overusing fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, and creating vast monocultures. Read more
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India: Turmeric cultivation takes women back to their roots
A schoolteacher in northeastern India is single-handedly reviving turmeric farming as an alternative to dangerous work in illegal coal mines. She trains women to grow a high-quality variety using... Read more
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France: Tankers supplying water in drought-hit regions
Coucouron has been receiving its drinking water by road. The surrounding region was previously not thought to be at risk of drought. The French government has announced a national plan to use water... Read more
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