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New head-turning combines

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Mark Moore

I’m always looking at new equipment. And while my expenses don’t rival that of new combines, tractors or implements, the thought of having something new and improved for my personal or business use is enticing. And one of the best … Continue reading →

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Tractor controls at the push of a button

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Mark Moore

I admit, I’m not the most elegant at changing gears in a tractor. And, on numerous occasions, my driving has sounded more like meat grinding than actual tractor movement. Of course, today’s tractors offer the simplicity of a game console. … Continue reading →

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U.S. ag equipment going worldwide

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Mark Moore

There’s a surge in U.S. agricultural machinery shipments to worldwide customers, which is yet another indication of the strength in the agricultural sector. According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, U.S. agricultural equipment exports increased 23 percent in 2011 compared … Continue reading →

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Cat introduces K Series Small Wheel Loaders

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Mark Moore

Recently, I blogged about how the new Tier 4 Interim emission standards have led to a lot of new high-horsepower tractors being introduced. Well, the new product introductions don’t stop there. Caterpillar has introduced its new K Series Small Wheel … Continue reading →

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Are you feeling lucky?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Mark Moore

Here’s a contest where two of my favorite things come together: looking at new iron and winning a new truck, with the gas included! Case IH has announced a sweepstakes where one person will get the keys to a 2012 … Continue reading →

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New tractor choices in 2012

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Mark Moore

As most of you know, the big changes in new emission requirements for 174+ hp tractors (called Interim Tier 4) went into effect last month. And that’s led to a whole new lineup of tractors in the high-horsepower range. According … Continue reading →

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Putting the brakes on the move toward bigger equipment

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Mark Moore

I am continually amazed at the size of today’s farm machinery. Heck, one can get a really good workout simply walking from one end of these huge planters to the other. It is incredible how agriculture engineers can design functional … Continue reading →

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Driver-less tractors: The future is (almost) here

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Mark Moore

Remember Knight Rider (you know, the old one from the late 1980s)? Yes, it was one of my guilty pleasures. Sure, the Trans Am was cool, as all cars like that are to college students. But honestly, if you watched … Continue reading →

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A machinery sales slowdown?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Mark Moore

On a recent post, I shared a link on how the “good times” in agriculture could be with us for some time. And while all indicators look good, the ag equipment sector is projecting a slight slowdown in sales over … Continue reading →

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Equipment shortage putting squeeze on tax deductions

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Mark Moore

If you’re looking to buy some equipment to take advantage of increased tax deductions that expire at the end of the year, you may be in for some empty dealer lots and a missed opportunity. The cause is a combination … Continue reading →

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