Dan Miller

These farmers don't just adopt new technology. They make it pay.

Farmers remain hesitant about adopting new technologies.

Farmers remain hesitant about adopting new technologies.

These farmers don't just adopt new technology. They make it pay.

John Deere announced Monday morning the launch of its next generation 6R tractor series, beginning with 180 hp models and above. Deere added 5 to 10 hp to these 6R models, more cab space and greater visibility, plus a new transmission.

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 offering $50,000 grants.

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 offering $50,000 grants.

Kentucky farmer Quint Pottinger sold off much of his large equipment line, replacing it with a midsize utility tractor and eight-row planter to autonomously plant about 2,000 acres of corn and soybeans this spring.

John Deere is pulling back the curtain on its prototype E98 8R tractor, asking growers what they think about a tractor that would burn the fuel produced from the crop they grow.

A pair of Davidson Prizes were awarded Thursday at the 2026 Commodity Classic to Grain Weevil and PTx Trimble's OutRun autonomous tillage technology. Davidson Prizes are given for extraordinary innovation and its impact on agriculture, food and biological systems.