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U.S. propane bottlenecks not affecting Canada

By Glen Hallick November 15, 2019

MarketsFarm — Despite ongoing shortfalls of propane in some areas of the U.S. Midwest, the situation doesn’t appear to be adversely affecting Canada, according to the Canadian Propane Association. The late harvest in the Midwest has been further hampered by wet conditions, forcing farmers to dry their grain before putting it in the bin. As […] Read more

Machinery, Reuters

CNH Industrial cuts revenue guidance for second time

Company sticks to earnings per share forecast

By Reuters November 6, 2019

Milan | Reuters – Italian-American machinery maker CNH Industrial trimmed its forecast for full-year revenue for a second time this year after lower sales volumes and exchange rate factors weighed on results in the third quarter. CNH Industrial, which makes most of its profit from farming machinery, Iveco commercial vehicles, construction equipment and powertrains, said net sales of […] Read more

Crops, Machinery

Grains, oilseeds not included in Greens’ plans for biofuel

By GFM Staff October 20, 2019

The federal Green Party’s plan to move Canada to zero emissions by 2050 supports the near-term use of plant-based biofuels — “but not from food that could otherwise feed Canadians.” Ahead of Monday’s federal election, the party released a climate action plan dubbed “Mission: Possible” that would ban the use of internal combustion engines in […] Read more

Crops, Machinery, Reuters, Weather

U.S. diesel prices hit three-year low as harvest delays feared

By Stephanie Kelly October 10, 2019

New York | Reuters — Diesel prices in the U.S. Midwest have sunk to a three-year seasonal low as farmers in the region face adverse weather conditions, further complicating an already delayed harvest season, traders and farmers said. Diesel demand typically rises during harvest season because farming equipment and trucks transporting product use the fuel. […] Read more

A photo from John Deere’s Sept. 17, 2019 rollout of its 6M tractor series for 2020. (Deere.ca)

Crops, Machinery, Reuters

Deere to lay off 163 U.S. workers as trade war dents demand

By Rajesh Kumar Singh October 1, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Deere and Co. on Tuesday announced indefinite layoffs for 163 U.S. manufacturing workers at plants in Illinois and Iowa that make agricultural, forestry and construction equipment, citing decreased customer demand. The layoffs come week after the company said it would reduce production by 20 per cent at its facilities in Illinois […] Read more

Crops, Machinery

Pearce: Autonomous platform makes Eastern Canada debut

By Ralph Pearce September 24, 2019

It’s been dubbed “the future of agriculture” and for the first time, farmers in Eastern Canada had the opportunity to see the Dot A-U1 Power Platform with in-field demonstrations at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. The precision ag system, designed by Dot Technology Corp., attracted considerable attention going through its paces during the annual ag showcase, […] Read more

Crops, Machinery, Markets

Canada’s fuel prices to rise after attack in Saudi Arabia

By Marlo Glass – MarketsFarm September 16, 2019

MarketsFarm — Following an attack on two major oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, consumers can expect a small rise in fuel prices in the days to come. The attacks on Saturday hindered the production of about 5.7 million barrels of oil per day. On Monday morning, crude oil prices were up by about 10 per […] Read more

GenAg’s dealership at Portage la Prairie, Man. (GenAg.com)

Crops, Machinery

Dutch distributor buys into Manitoba Claas dealerships

By GFM Staff September 15, 2019

Corrected, Sept. 17 — A major Dutch farm equipment distributor is buying into the Manitoba equipment business, with a deal for Hepson Equipment and a partnership stake in GenAg. Royal Reesink announced Friday it has bought a controlling stake in Hepson and has a partnership deal in place with the Kehler family, owners of GenAg. […] Read more

An Iveco Trakker off-road transport. (Iveco.com)

General, Machinery

CNH to list truck and bus business in break-up

By Giulio Piovaccari September 3, 2019

Milan | Reuters — Industrial vehicle maker CNH Industrial has decided to split in two and list its truck, bus and engine division in an effort to boost asset values and streamline its businesses. The plan comes just six years after CNH Industrial was created when Fiat Industrial — spun off from the Italian carmaker […] Read more

General, Machinery, Markets

Ag sector growth will take investments in skills, tech now: RBC

By GFM Staff, GFM Network News August 28, 2019

One of Canada’s big six banks bets the agriculture sector’s gross domestic product could rise by nearly 60 per cent over the next decade if it were to have enough people, capital and access to new technology where ag lives. A report released by RBC on Tuesday titled “Farmer 4.0” estimates Canadian ag GDP could […] Read more

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U.S. propane bottlenecks not affecting Canada

CNH Industrial cuts revenue guidance for second time

Grains, oilseeds not included in Greens’ plans for biofuel

U.S. diesel prices hit three-year low as harvest delays feared

Deere to lay off 163 U.S. workers as trade war dents demand

Pearce: Autonomous platform makes Eastern Canada debut

Canada’s fuel prices to rise after attack in Saudi Arabia

Dutch distributor buys into Manitoba Claas dealerships

CNH to list truck and bus business in break-up

Ag sector growth will take investments in skills, tech now: RBC

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