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At a recent national meeting of state departments of agriculture, “there was a lot of talk about tough times in agriculture” — budget cuts for farm programs and research, USDA office closings and cons … read more

7 Things You Should Know about Farming and Agriculture1. Agriculture is everything involved with growing plants and animals to be used for something else. This is not the definition you’ll find in the … read more

Soil management; to have fertile soil and a good crop yield, it is necessary to use adequate soil conservation techniques such as timely and proper tillage, crop rotation and regular monitoring of s … read more

Snow Removal EquipmentThese days, tractors can do all kinds of jobs instead of the old-fashioned unitasker from the historical beginning of the John Deere company back in the 1800s.One of our favorite … read more

What happens on farms when the grain has been harvested and stored, hay has been cut and baled, and Iowa fields and pastures are blanketed in fresh white snow? Farmers don’t jet off to the Bahamas! Ev … read more

1. Rake Your LeavesYou’ve done an excellent job to maintain your yard throughout the fall. And now the cooler months are creeping in. But there’s still some straggling leaves falling on your lawn.You … read more

Humans have it easy during winter. When we get cold, we can huddle up near a fireplace, put on a warm blanket, and have a hot drink. Access to food and water is also not much of a problem, even in no … read more

Farmer Bob has used five types of engine heaters over the years: magnetic oil pan heaters, stick-on heaters, lower radiator hose heaters, heater hose engine heaters and engine block heaters.For … read more

Farmer Bob's Top 5 Winter Garden Vegetables to Plant This SeasonIt’s that time of the year again.No, we’re not talking about the New Year. It’s time to start planting your winter garden.Whether you’r … read more

1. PlanChemical spraying equipmentChemicals play a vital role in Australian agriculture but it is important to determine if there is a need to spray. More farmers are adopting practices such as Integ … read more

    If you’re shopping for a tractor, it can be easy to be swayed by brand new models. 185,150 new tractors were sold in 2012, which proves that the farming industry is willing to spen … read more

                Cleaning up weeds, tall grass, and brush along field edges before harvest requires a durable, hardworking machine. That’s where flex-wing … read more

    The price of GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) guidance system technology continues to decline as its capabilities increase. Many farmers question if or when they should invest in … read more

It’s a fact, If you have a horse, you have lots of manure. No one likes to spend a lot of time thinking about it, but depending upon the size of your property and its location, you may have to. As an … read more

           Brian Krog is a farmer who simply doesn't believe in ever forgetting the way we used to farm.The Lake Benton, Minn., farmer specializes in farming with o … read more