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John Deere unveils fully autonomous 9RX tractor for 2027 model year

The flagship four-track machine can run a field unattended using a 16-camera vision stack — but dealers say connectivity in rural counties is still the catch.

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Diesel prices ease heading into harvest, but input costs stay stubborn

Off-road diesel slipped for a third straight week. Fertilizer and parts, however, aren't following it down.

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New Holland adds CVT option to Workmaster utility line

The continuously variable transmission trickles down from premium tractors into the value-focused Workmaster range.

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Right-to-repair bill clears state senate as dealers push back

The measure would force manufacturers to share diagnostic tools with owners. Dealers warn about safety and emissions tampering.

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Mahindra expands US dealer network with 40 new locations

The value-brand push continues as Mahindra fills in gaps across the South and Mountain West.

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Spring planting outlook: what equipment dealers are seeing

Cautious optimism on the lot — buyers are spending on what they need and holding off on what they want.

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Case IH refreshes Farmall utility line with new cab and simpler controls

A quieter cab, a redesigned joystick and fewer menus aim the update squarely at hay and livestock operations.

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Electric compact tractors get a real-world test on Northeast vegetable farms

A pilot program puts battery-electric compacts to work on small farms to see where they fit and where they fall short.

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Dealer consolidation leaves some rural farmers driving farther for service

Mergers are creating bigger dealer groups, but some customers say service has slipped as locations close.

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Tight fall weather window pushes growers to run late into the night

With rain in the forecast, many operations are racing to finish harvest and fall tillage before fields turn wet.

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