Vermeer launches eight new hay tools for 2026, including innovative self‑propelled baler
Vermeer Corporation is expanding its hay and forage lineup with eight new tools for 2026, led by the all‑new ZR‑2200 self‑propelled baler – a next‑generation machine built for speed, precision and operator comfort. The launch reflects Vermeer’s ongoing commitment to listening to producers and delivering solutions that boost productivity, bale quality and ease of operation in the field.
The 2026 lineup includes the 604 S‑Series balers, 605S Rancher baler, ZR‑2200 self‑propelled baler with the Z604S bale chamber, and three new carted wheel rakes. Each product is engineered with purpose, giving producers tools that help them work smarter, not harder.
The new 604 S‑Series balers – Rancher, Signature and Premium – are designed to help operators put up more 6X4 bales per day with consistent appearance and strong field performance. The 604S Rancher offers a reliable, straightforward option for value‑focused producers. The 604S Signature adds enhanced driveline capacity and rugged components for high‑volume operations. The 604S Premium incorporates advanced automation, comfort‑focused features and productivity tools to help operators work faster and with less effort. All three models share a foundation of proven Vermeer components, including a camless wide pickup with hydraulic lift, a mechanical netwrap system and the Atlas Pro control system with in‑cab density adjustments.
The new 605S Rancher baler extends Vermeer’s 6X5 lineup with a durable, reliable machine built on the legacy of the 605N. It features a 77‑inch, four‑bar camless wide pickup with double rubber‑mounted teeth, poly stripper bands and adjustable gauge wheels, backed by a three‑year pickup warranty. Standard Atlas Pro controls, a mechanical netwrap system and optional features such as Auto Lube, scales, maintenance lights and a net lift system allow producers to tailor the machine to their needs.
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Precision Planting launches seed orientation system
Agco, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced that its Precision Planting brand revealed new products for planting and spraying.
New products introduced include:
ArrowTube
A seed delivery system that provides accurate spacing at high speed, ArrowTube also orients corn seeds with the tip down to promote even germination and emergence. It also orients the embryo sideways to promote corn leaves that grow across the row to capture maximum sunlight.
SymphonyVision Duo
A retrofit sprayer system that uses cameras, concentrate tanks and a dual nozzle system, SymphonyVision Duo enables farmers to spot-spray contact herbicide and broadcast-apply a second tank mix with the sprayer they already own in the same pass.
SmokeRow
Weeds on the edges of fields that are not controlled can go to seed, causing an increase in the weed seed bank and more weeds that need to be controlled in the field the following season. SmokeRow adds two nozzles at the end of the boom that spray beyond the boom, controlling weeds in field edges, waterways, terraces and more. SmokeRow pulls chemical from a secondary solution tank, allowing a different tank mix to be sprayed through the SmokeRow nozzles than the rest of the field.
The PTx Trimble OutRun autonomous system showcased the field efficiency that can be had when a tractor can work in the field autonomously.
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John Deere expands tillage portfolio with MY2027 updates
John Deere has announced a series of model year 2027 tillage updates, expanding its portfolio and giving farmers more flexibility across a wide range of field conditions and operation sizes.
Updates include the introduction of two‑section High‑Speed Disk (HSD) models in four new widths, expanded autonomy‑ready options for rippers and field cultivators, and updated naming for the DA Series applicators. Building on the proven durability of John Deere tillage implements, these additions are designed to help farmers improve productivity, manage residue and reduce passes.
Launched in early 2025, the HSD lineup now includes new two‑section models in 15-, 19-, 22- and 25‑foot widths. These sizes deliver the same dual‑season performance, residue management and field finish as larger models, while offering more flexibility for smaller acreages, transport limitations and varying tractor sizes.
The new two‑section HSDs remain autonomy ready from the factory and feature the same durable frame design and improved residue flow to help operators cover more acres per day without sacrificing performance.
For 2026, autonomy‑ready capability is also available on the 2730 combination ripper and the 64‑ and 69‑foot 2230 field cultivators, giving customers more options to integrate autonomous tillage into their operations.
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John Deere updates sprayer lineup with See & Spray Gen 2
John Deere has announced several updates to its model year 2027 application lineup, including improved maneuverability, visibility and precision ag capabilities. The new four-wheel steering system enhances handling, while updated precision tools streamline logistics and data analysis.
The company also introduced See & Spray Gen 2, a unified platform that replaces the previous Select, Premium and Ultimate tiers. The new system expands targeted spraying to more crops – including wheat, barley and canola – and supports more operating conditions throughout the season. Farmers can choose single- or dual‑tank configurations and add options such as full boom lighting and ExactApply or Individual Nozzle Control Pro.
See & Spray Gen 2 also adds Variable Rate capability across the platform. Using real-time biomass detection, the system automatically adjusts application rates at the nozzle level for fungicide, harvest aid and plant growth regulator passes, helping improve job quality and extend targeted application into later-season work.
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