Ag machinery manufacturers are feeling the pain of a down market but continue to roll out new technology, new equipment, winning designs and celebrate a close connection with its military veteran farmers.

A federal court granted preliminary approval to John Deere's $99 million antitrust settlement with farmers over right-to-repair lawsuits with objections due September 2026.

CNH recently donated two methane-powered New Holland tractors to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The tractors will be used at the university's Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead for agriculture research and education.

AGCO and CNH are reporting mixed first quarter results. AGCO is seeing some sales improvements, especially in Europe, while CNH struggles.

In this equipment roundup, DTN/Progressive Farmer looks at high diesel costs hitting returns; March equipment sales down; reports that Cat buys Monarch technology; Fieldwork Robotics readying an autonomous picker; new equipment from KIOTI and Loftness; and Kubota...

Be safe and stay alert. Here are six things to consider this season regarding safety and farm insurance protection.

John Deere agreed to a $99 million settlement resolving right-to-repair lawsuits filed by farmers, which alleged the company monopolized agricultural equipment repair markets through restricted diagnostic tool access.