Technology News Tracker: Tractor of the Year 2021 Awards Honor Innovations in Agriculture

This year's winners included tractors with advanced technologies and new cab designs to aid productivity for farmers.

January 7, 2021

Winners of the 2021 Tractor of the Year Awards were recently announced. Once again, the awards honored agricultural equipment which aimed to improve operator productivity through innovation. Three AGCO brands received awards, while CLAAS received the Sustainable Tractor of the Year award.

Read more about the winners of this year's awards.

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CLAAS of America Inc.

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Electric Actuators Continue Gaining Traction in MOH Applications

This technology may provide safety and efficiency as well as decreasing costs.

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F.E.A.D. – What Is It and What Are Its Benefits?

December 15, 2022

Horton experts will discuss F.E.A.D. and why it is important.

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Sustainability Front and Center at bauma 2022

This trend will likely continue into exhibits, presentations and conversations during CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE in 2023.

The Patriot 50 series sprayers deliver fully integrated application solutions to maximize growers’ productivity and offer complete control over crop protection and fertility application.

2022 AE50 Awards Honor Innovations in Agricultural Equipment and Technology

ASABE's annual award helps shine a light on new agricultural industry technologies designed to help improve efficiency and productivity for farmers.

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New Holland Methane Power Tractor Increases Sustainability of Vineyard Operations

The tractor is powered by an FPT natural gas engine capable of using biomethane, allowing a reduction of emissions during the wine grape harvesting process.

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John Deere Autonomous Tractor Aims to Help Farmers do More with Less

Fully autonomous operation of the John Deere 8R tractor allows farmers to focus their attention on other work without sacrificing productivity.

Various concept alternative energy machines from the various CNH Industrial brands were showcased at its capital market days held at the New York Stock exchange in 2019 where it announced the demerger with Iveco.

CNH Industrial and Iveco Begin Operations as Separate Businesses

The demerger of the on- and off-highway businesses will better enable the companies to deliver solutions which meet specific industry needs.

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Tractor and Combine Sales End 2021 in Positive Territory

AEM reports U.S. and Canadian ag tractor and combine sales finished 2021 with gains of more than 10%.

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AEM U.S. Ag Tractor and Combine Report

AEM has released its Ag Tractor and Combine Report for December 2021.

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AEM Canada Ag Tractor and Combine Report

AEM has released its Canada Ag Tractor and Combine Report for December 2021.

The autonomous 8R tractor allows fully autonomous operation for tillage work.

John Deere Unveils Fully Autonomous Tractor

Adding full autonomy to the John Deere 8R tractor enables farmers to be more productive and better equipped to feed a growing global population.

AGCO's acquisition of Appareo will help advance smart system development for agricultural equipment.

AGCO to Acquire Appareo Systems

The acquisition will help AGCO provide smart solutions for its farming customers.

The NEXAT-Systemtraktor is a carrier vehicle with modular components that allow it to easily shift to meet various working conditions.

Agritechnica 2022 Innovation Award Winners Announced

Technology advancements for agricultural equipment recognized for the operational, safety and environmental benefits provided.

Tractor and combine sales in the U.S. grew once again in November 2021.

U.S. Tractor and Combine Sales Continue Growth Pattern While Sales in Canada Slow

AEM reports U.S. farm tractor sales grew 8.7% in November 2021 while combine sales were up 37.8%; Canada saw tractor sales increase 1.3% but combine sales decline 56.8%

AGRITECHNICA brings together a range of agricultural equipment innovations.

AGRITECHNICA 2022 Cancelled

Organizers of AGRITECHNICA has chosen to cancel the 2022 event due to travel regulations and deteriorating conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CNH's acquisition of Raven Industries will help it further expand precision agriculture technology development.

Update: CNH Industrial Completes Acquisition of Raven Industries

The acquisition will help expand the scale and capabilities of CNH's precision agriculture technologies.

Sales of tractors and combines in both the U.S. and Canada were positive once again in October 2021.

Tractor and Combine Sales Positive Once Again in October 2021

AEM reports total U.S. farm tractor sales rose 4.8% in October while Canada also saw an increase in sales for both tractors and combines.

The production model of the T6 Methane Power tractor offers a high level of emissions reduction, earning it the Sustainable Tractor of the Year award.

Winners Announced for Tractor of the Year 2022

The annual award honoring agricultural equipment innovation was presented to John Deere, New Holland Agriculture and Reform.

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EIMA 2021 Showcasing Latest Agricultural Technology Amid Market Growth

The biennial agricultural event is taking place as recent data shows 83% of manufacturers recorded increases during the first 6 months of the year.

Steering technology is advancing to include electrohydraulic steering valves and steer-by-wire for improved machine control and automated driving functions.

Agritechnica's Systems & Components to Feature Electrohydraulic and Smart Driver Assist Systems

The trends at SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS 2022 include not only the automation of mobile machinery, but also the steadily growing number of intelligent assistance systems.

AUGA group Presents First Hybrid Biomethane and Electric Tractor

The AUGA M1 offers quick and convenient gas cartridge replacement, helping to ease the use and refueling of biomethane.

Sales of combines and tractors remained positive in September 2021.

North American Tractor and Combine Sales Growth Continues to Outpace 2020

AEM reports tractor sales grew 2.5% in September 2021 while combine sales were up 34.6%; Canadian tractor sales rose 7.2% during the month.

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European Tractor Registrations for 2021 Recover Despite Supply Chain Challenges

CEMA reports 25% more agricultural tractors were registered across Europe in the first 6 months of 2021 compared to the first half of 2020.

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Strong Interest Remains for Agritechnica 2022

A recent survey of potential show attendees shows 94% are considering visiting Agritechnica and 58% of respondents are already certain of their visit.

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Agricultural Tractor Sales Stay Positive in August 2021

AEM reports year-to-date farm tractor sales in the U.S. remain up 13.3% and combines up 13.8%.

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U.S. Tractor Sales Remain Steady in July, Canada Reports Sales Increase

U.S. total farm tractor sales fell 0.8% in July compared to 2020, while Canada's July monthly tractor and combine sales were positive across all segments.

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Fendt Xaver Robot Concept Provides Vision for More Productive, Sustainable Farming

Technologies developed for the Xaver agricultural robot concept are now making their way onto Fendt equipment to help improve farmer productivity.