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Is the tractor of the future still a smaller, autonomous machine?

Real Agriculture

The idea that tractors used in broadacre farming may have peaked in size and will someday be replaced by groups of smaller, autonomous machines has been kicking around for at least a decade. In theory, theres certainly still a case to be made for smaller machines that cost less and reduce soil compaction, while having Read More

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Taking steps to minimize compaction from the sprayer

Real Agriculture

The topic of soil compaction often arises when talking about the heaviest of farm machinery — four-wheel drive tractors, grain carts/buggies, and manure spreaders — but sprayers should also be at the forefront when it comes to trying to minimize compaction.

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Spring Planting and Soil Compaction: 5 Management Tips

Modern Farmer

Compaction can lead to wet soil that makes it difficult to get in your fields on time for planting and for small plants to get a healthy start. If youre dealing with spring soil compaction this year, learning how to prevent and manage this issue will help you grow healthier crops in the current and future seasons.

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Case IH’s new Steiger QuadTrac packs a punch of power

Real Agriculture

Case IH has introduced its most powerful tractor yet, the Steiger 715 QuadTrac. This large tractor is powered by a new 16-litre engine, though operators will be pleased to find the large engine is easily accessible without needing to fully open the large hood, says Patrick Landry of Case IH. The brand new 715 was on. Read More

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Small Farmers Lead the Way in Innovation: 5th Annual Small Farm Innovation Challenge Winners Announced

Caff

Proving that innovation thrives on a small scale, the winners of the 5th Annual Small Farm Innovation Challenge have introduced groundbreaking solutions to address critical challenges in small-scale agriculture. This innovation dramatically reduces manual labor, conserves soil moisture, and prevents hillside erosion, all while cutting costs.

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Far Eastern Agriculture - Untitled Article

Far Eastern Agriculture

CNH brands Case IH and STEYR have been chosen as the winners of the 2025 EIMA Tractor of the Year awards The jury for this contest which was held in Bologna, Italy comprised a panel of farm machinery journalists from across Europe. Following are the winners of the contst: 1.

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The Season of Mud

ATTRA

By Tammy Barnes , NCAT Agriculture Specialist Ah, the season of boot-sucking, tractor sliding, truck bed smashing, brown paw-printed kitchen floors, heavy pant cuffs, human swearing mud. Mud Mitigation Mud is a challenge on any farm and all the best efforts will not prevent it from happening. Scrape or clean heavy-use areas often.