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John Deere recalls compact utility tractors due to brake issues

More than 150,000 John Deere compact utility tractors are being recalled after reports of brake failures. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the company has received four reports of crashes involving the tractors, leading to one hospitalization and two impact injuries.  The...

New Puma tractors from Case IH help increase productivity

The new Puma model tractor from the Case IH features a new transmission that makes its use more productive for farmers and operators.  The Puma model tractors were designed with livestock and dairy producers in mind.  But as JE Cadle, marketing manager with Case...

Verizon partners with Monarch Tractors to enhance connectivity

Verizon Business and Monarch Tractors have announced a strategic partnership supporting connectivity needs of farmers using the autonomous tractor. Dave Hickey is the Vice President of West Business Markets for Verizon Business. “Connectivity is a big deal regardless if you’re in some of these...

AEM says some farmers are replacing older tractors

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers says the sales market for tractors remains generally soft.  Curt Blades is their Senior Vice President. He tells Brownfield, “I wouldn’t say cause for concerns, but it sort of mimmicks what we’ve been hearing in headlines for the overall...