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Tag: farm equipment
Michigan: Irrigation Season – Start with Inspections and Repairs Jun 18, 2022
By late June some irrigated fields of potatoes, alfalfa or small grains have had three to four applications of water, but for many producers the irrigation season is just beginning. If you […]
Minnesota: New Cost-Share Program to Help Upgrade Irrigation Systems May 31, 2022
The first sign-up for cost-share for irrigation system upgrades and associated practices is now available to producers in 19 Minnesota counties. This cost-share is available through a Regional Conservation Partnership […]
Iowa: 2022 Spring Maintenance Checklist Mar 30, 2022
Spring planting season will soon be here across the state of Iowa. Whether you’re on the tail end of your spring equipment preparations or just getting started, we wanted to […]
Right-to-Repair Bill Offered in Senate – DTN Feb 2, 2022
Farm equipment manufacturers would be required to provide all diagnostic equipment to farmers and the Federal Trade Commission would have authority to go after companies that don’t under a bill […]
Used Ag Equipment Prices Continue Surge – DTN Dec 8, 2021
Tractors depreciate. Or, tractors did depreciate, reliably, at 10% a year for row-crop tractors. It’s not a constant, as blips in the market, usually spurred by strong on-farm income, can […]
Farmers Still Hammered by Parts, Equipment Shortages – DTN Nov 5, 2021
Whatever the near-term effects of the John Deere strike on delivery of machines and parts, the on-again, off-again, on-again walkout appears to be having only a marginal impact so far […]
Soil Health: Adjust Tire Pressure to Reduce Compaction Oct 25, 2021
Did you know that you can get more work out of your tractor, consume less fuel, and reduce soil compaction by reducing pressure in over-inflated tires? This is because tire […]
Illinois Grain Farms: Comparing Machinery Values Sep 25, 2021
Not only has machinery values been increasing over time, so has the size of farms. This study compares machinery values on Illinois grain farms enrolled in Illinois Farm Business Farm […]
Kinze Unveils New Grain Cart at Farm Progress Show – DTN Sep 2, 2021
The company that pioneered the grain cart concept 50 years ago unveiled a new model at the 2021 Farm Progress Show, along with other upgrades to its grain cart lineup. […]
Diesel Fuel: Keep Tanks Clean, Ensure Quality for Improved Power – DTN Jun 16, 2021
Good fuel management begins in the fuel storage tank. Given tight tolerances for fuel in today’s diesel machinery, it’s important to consider the condition of fuel in your storage tanks. […]
