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Squid Juice, AI & Optimism: Noteworthy Nuggets from National Farm Machinery Show

By Noah Newman posted on February 13, 2026 | Posted in Crop Protection, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Residue Management, Seeding & Planting

Here are some of the top things we saw — and heard — at the 2026 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky.

Press Release

John Deere's New 6M Tractor Available in 95-250 Horsepower

New 6M options provide midsize tractor solutions for any farm

June 25, 2024

Source: John Deere

John Deere launched the new 6M tractor, providing farmers and ranchers numerous options in one of the industry’s most versatile and dependable tractors.

Throwback Thursday

Big Horsepower vs. No-Till

May 17, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

You'd need a 260-row no-till planter to fully utilize this 650-horsepower, two-engine articulated Steiger tractor that was displayed at the 1976 Farm Progress Show.

Tire Tips and Other Practices for Reducing Soil Compaction

April 14, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Using tires that can operate at lower pressures is one of the most effective ways to minimize soil compaction, along with reducing total axle load and minimizing trips across the field.

Poll

Planning for Equipment Purchases for 2014 Production Season

By John Dobberstein posted on November 16, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

From November 16th, 2013 - December 15th, 2013, we asked No-Till Farmer readers: "What equipment purchases will you make ahead of the 2014 production season?"

Case IH Steiger Rowtrac Tractors Fight Compaction, Offer Versatility

August 13, 2012 | Posted in Equipment

With a goal of maximizing uptime and reducing compaction, Case IH launched its new line of Steiger Rowtrac tractors at a media event in Racine.

Taking The Pressure Off No-Till Fields

Growing use of super-sized farm equipment is fueling compaction concerns, but new technology and some common-sense tips about tire pressure can help protect yields and profits.

By John Dobberstein posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health

As farms increase in size and no-tillers face pressure to be more efficient and productive, the size of farm equipment is bringing an ever-present danger of compaction.

Promising Technology On Display At Agritechnica

High-performance planters, three-axle sprayers and autonomous-tractor systems could be in the future for no-tillers looking to be more efficient.

March 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment

Innovative equipment and technology was on full display at the recent Agritechnica farm-equipment show in Hanover, Germany, some of which could play a role in the advancement of no-till in the coming years

Controlled Traffic's Benefits Piling Up

Research worldwide shows these systems can boost yields and soil health, and starting the practice in the U.S. isn't as difficult as many no-tillers think.

By Phil Needham posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Water Management

As farm sizes continue to increase, the size, working width and overall weight of farm equipment continues to grow proportionally. Some of the heaviest farm equipment has axle loads exceeding 20 tons.

Frank Comments

Is No-Till Still A Fad?

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 1, 2011 | Posted in Residue Management

One of the comments No-Till Farmer editors heard while pulling together material for last month’s 40th-anniversary issue was that some educators aren’t on board in promoting no-till. Such appears to be the case with Emerson Nafziger, who continues to devote considerable effort to the need for tillage

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No-Till & Cover Crops Shine During Dry Growing Season

3 Places Harvest Profits are Hiding in Your Combine

Less Tillage, More Covers Consistently Leads to Lower Costs & Higher Returns

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No-Till Innovator Keeps Planting Green After 60-Bushel Boost

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we get the scoop on the benefits of planting green with Jackson, Wis., no-tiller Ross Bishop.

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Estes Performance Concaves

We have engineered and developed the most advanced concave system that threshes all crops, eliminates rotor loss, improves grain quality, gives you a cleaner sample – all with one set of XPR concaves.

Titan International Inc

At Titan International, our product portfolio reflects our commitment to innovation and high-quality products. Titan International offers a full line of solution-focused wheel, tire, and undercarriage products for a wide variety of off-the-road equipment in agriculture, construction, forestry, mining, power sports, high-speed trailers, and outdoor power equipment segments. As one of the largest North American manufacturers, with a network of dealers all over the world, Titan is an industry leader that original equipment manufacturers and operators can count on for durable products and quality service.

Servitech

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