With crop harvest getting into full swing, many producers are pulling their grain augers out of the weeds and taking a look at their grain bin…
Here we are in early September already, and harvest 2017 is just around the corner. We all know what that means: One of the most dangerous job…
The 2017 Farm Progress Show is coming up this next week, Aug. 29-31. Billed as the nation’s largest outdoor farm event, the show offers attend…
Over the years, tracking equipment trends seems to have been an exercise in seeing just how large equipment can get.
Sales of small tractors are climbing for the eighth straight year, but sales of bigger new tractors are sliding again.
On many farms, it can seem like the busy times of year keep getting busier, making it a challenge to balance the need to get fieldwork done in…
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What do oats, annual ryegrass, sorghum, sudan grass, cereal rye, triticale, wheat, spelt, barley, cowpea, winter pea, red clover, sweet clover…
I like technology. I’m not a techno-geek, however I do like what technology can offer in the way of providing information and making decisions…
I used to listen to a radio in my truck. Now, when I’m looking at a new vehicle, I have to wade through a variety of choices for “infotainment…
About a year ago, I was in the market for a new pickup truck. Since I had not purchased one in a few years, I was somewhat taken aback by the …
Every time haying season rolls around, I’m reminded of the first real job I had: working on a hay crew. I recall stacking small square bales a…
Take a step into my machine shed. You’re sure to stumble across a variety of 2-cycle, gas-powered outdoor power tools including a leaf blower,…
Clear away dirt, debris, small tree limbs and rocks from the saw’s chain path. Look for nails, spikes or other metal in the tree before cuttin…
Let’s face it, we’re primarily in corn and soybean country. It can’t be all that difficult to choose a planter, right?
In all the excitement over spring row-crop tillage and planting, we might well overlook other areas that are greening up quickly.
Over the years, I’ve been privileged to attend a good many farm shows and new product introductions from the likes of John Deere, CNH and AGCO…
It happened again. Maybe a little earlier this year than normal, though.
As the year comes to a close, farmers gather information on tax planning for the final weeks of 2016.
Are you shopping for a farmer this season or looking for tools that will help you through the winter? Check out these ideas for inspiration, o…
Once the crop is out of the field, it’s already time to start thinking about changes you might make for the 2017 growing season.
With harvest wrapping up and fresh in your mind, it’s a good time to assess your on-farm grain handling. Ask yourself if it was efficient and …
With harvest wrapping up and fresh in your mind, it’s a good time to assess your on-farm grain handling. Ask yourself if it was efficient and …
Once harvest is complete, it’s always good to take time to inspect combines and other equipment to address any problems you experienced during…
Pork producers have experienced a rollercoaster as cash prices have dropped sharply.
Autonomous tractors were recently introduced by Case IH and New Holland.