The largest outdoor farm equipment show in the U.S. — the Farm Progress Show — took place Tuesday and Wednesday in Boone, Iowa (Day 3 was cancelled due to rain and lightning risk.) Among the thousands of visitors was RealAg’s Bern Tobin. In the fourth episode of the Kickin’ Tires machinery podcast, Bern and Kelvin... Read More

The evolution of farm machinery has occurred incredibly fast, with the first engine-powered tractors showing up in the mid 1800s. Driven by steam engines, these tractors were loud and, compared to today's standards, far from comfortable. In the late 19th century, the first gasoline-powered tractor was built, no doubt impressing the farming community. Today, machinery... Read More

One of the coolest things at Canada's Farm Progress Show is how all of the seeding equipment manufacturers lay all their cards on the table to try and prove who is the most innovative. Regina is the home for Canada's Farm Progress Show, and Saskatchewan is the home for some of the biggest players in... Read More

You suggested it so we decided to listen and start a podcast focused on agriculture machinery. Shaun wouldn't describe himself as a gear head (remember when he was proud to change a wiper blade on his truck) but he loves to chat machinery so he had to find a willing knowledgeable co-host and after a... Read More