How to Streamline Your Harvest
Orchestrating the fieldwork of a large equipment fleet across 20,000 acres is a challenge, says Travis Senter, a third-generation farmer in northeast Arkansas. But thanks to technology, it’s becoming more…
Unlock Water Savings
Nick Emanuel farms 2,000 acres of corn and soybeans in North Bend, Nebraska. He has seen the benefits of utilizing soil moisture probes on his farm. “We’re seeing savings across…
How to Identify Crop Diseases and When to Apply Fungicide
In a season of tight margins, every dollar counts, and every decision carries weight for the season’s outcome. “In a year with lower commodity prices, we have to really protect…
Manufacturers on the Future of Ag Technology
Technology in agriculture machinery, like autonomy and precision farming, has undergone exponential growth in recent years to meet the productivity and labor challenges farmers are facing. A deeper pool of…
How to Keep Rabbits Warm in Winter – Mother Earth News
Whether it’s as simple as switching our water bottles for crocks or something more complicated, like stacking hay around your hutches — here are a few quick tips on how…
What is Heirloom Wheat? – Mother Earth News
What is heirloom wheat? Learn the difference between heirloom wheat vs modern wheat, and why you should consider planting a plot in your home garden. Heirloom Wheat vs Modern Wheat…
Midrange Tractors Hold Value for Now
As machinery manufacturers continue to rebound from early 2020s supply chain issues, the market has seen some interesting shifts. New tractors’ temporary lack of availability upset the normal pattern. “The…
Service Trucks Earn Their Place on the Farm
When something breaks down far from home, the ability to go anywhere to service your machinery is a huge advantage. Creating a service truck tailored to the specific needs of…
After Price Erosion, Used Sprayer Prices Will Level Out This Year
The used sprayer market is going through a reset with prices eroding as supply catches up with demand. This is similar to what’s happening in the used row crop tractor…
A Success Despite the Rumors
Brooks McCormick had great expectations for International Harvester but realized he was facing an uphill battle. The direct descendant of Cyrus McCormick sat at the top of the company in…