We Help You Choose the Best Hay Baler: Square or Round?
We Help You Choose the Best Hay Baler: Square or Round? Are you in the market for a new hay baler and wondering which type to choose? Choosing the right...
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How to Inspect a Used Tractor Before Purchase: A Comprehensive Guide
How to Inspect a Used Tractor Before Purchase: A Comprehensive Guide A tractor is a significant investment and one of the most essential tools on a farm. Before making a...
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What is a three-point hitch?
A three-point hitch (also called a three-point linkage for those across the pond) is found on most tractors and used for attaching tractor-drawn farming implements for planting, haying, tilling and...
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What is Power Take-Off (PTO) on a tractor?
PTO stands for power take-off. A tractor PTO is a rotating, splined shaft (usually at the rear of the tractor) that transfers power from the tractor’s engine to an implement—like...
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How to Select an Old Tractor for your Small Farm
When it comes to taking care of a small farm, having the right equipment is key. And for many people, that means getting the help of a useful tractor. Old...
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Drones and Agriculture: A Change is Coming
Farmers and agriculturalists have been innovating and inventing for generations, so it should be no surprise that we've seen considerable changes in this space for a long time. Some of...
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Preparing for the Next Great Recession with Homesteading
Preparing for the Next Great Recession with Homesteading Everyone knows about the Great Depression when living was tough, unemployment was high, and food was scarce. The GDP declined 26.7%, setting...
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Restoring a Used Tractor in 2022
If you’re considering buying an older machine, there will inevitably be both a learning curve and some tune-ups involved in making it look and run as well as possible. The...
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Choosing an Orchard Tractor
Orchard and vineyard production is a long-term investment. Once rows are planted and spacing is established, the equipment you use must fit the layout for decades to come. Selecting the...
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Choosing a Baler
There are a number of things to consider in buying a baler, beyond basic concerns like budget. 1. Square or Round Bales? Firstly, it is important to decide whether you...
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