Harvests Innovations

Case IH’s updated 2027 Axial-Flow 160, 260, and AF series combines deliver subscription-free precision tech, advanced dual-display automation, and upgraded durability to boost harvest efficiency.

| Massey Ferguson® introduced its new N-Series Split/Narrow Row Planters at the 2026 Farm Progress Show. The new lineup combines factory-installed Precision Planting® technology with a highly modular design to deliver a straightforward solution for split- and narrow-row operations. Available in six configurations — 23-15, 24-15, 31-15, 32-15, 24-20 and 24-22 — the N-Series gives producers practical options for a wide range of applications while helping achieve consistent emergence and an industry-leading total cost of ownership.

Six configurations are available to help growers balance performance, flexibility and ownership costs.

Bayer is advancing its plan to roll out 10 major agricultural innovations over the next decade, introducing high-impact crop protection, AI-driven digital systems, and specialized seed traits worldwide.

John Deere has launched JD, an AI assistant that helps farmers analyze farm data, improve efficiency, boost profitability, and make informed decisions while maintaining control of their information.

CLAAS has introduced a new generation of ARION 6, AXION 8, and AXION 9 tractors (165–450 hp) in North America, featuring redesigned cabs, advanced CMATIC CVTs, and digital connectivity.

New Fendt equipment includes a high-horsepower track tractor, an 80-foot planter, and a compact tractor lineup with expanded precision technology.

New Fendt equipment includes a high-horsepower track tractor, an 80-foot planter, and a compact tractor lineup with expanded precision technology.

New Fendt equipment includes a high-horsepower track tractor, an 80-foot planter, and a compact tractor lineup with expanded precision technology.

Carol Deppe is on the pod this week to talk about a new grant from OSSI (Open Source Seed Initiative) for Independent Plant Breeders Developing Organic-Adapted Open Source Varieties.

The deadline to apply is Sept 15 and is open to all farmers and freelance breeders.

All the details are in the episode and on OSSI’s website

https://osseeds.org/ossi-plant-breeder-grants/

A head’s up that though this episode does get a bit into Carol’s personal seed story, this episode focuses on OSSI. Carol will come back in the future to talk about her seed work and her books (including Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties).

Enjoy the conversation!

Support the Seed Farmer Podcast

https://www.farmerspreadsheetacademy.com//supportpodcast

🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱

Episode link

OSSI website

https://osseeds.org/

🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱

Stay in Touch

Follow the Seed Farmer on instagram

https://www.instagram.com/danbrisebois.farm/

Get my weekly seed newsletter

https://www.farmerspreadsheetacademy.com/seeds

Order Tourne-Sol seeds (Canadian orders only)

https://fermetournesol.qc.ca/

Get my new book The Seed Farmer

https://danbrisebois.com/seedfarmerbook

❤️ Thanks for listening!