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Video: How do green beans get harvestedWe are a family farm in Ontario showing you what we do on our farm to produce eggs and what goes on day to day. Every day we do chores, gather eggs and make feed … read more

The Agricultural Depression I cross the bridge everyday that connects Arkansas and Tennessee. The river under that bridge is the Mighty Mississippi River. The river is high right now, about as hi … read more

Sweet Corn vs. Field Corn Only one percent of corn planted in the United States is sweet corn.99 percent of corn grown in Iowa is “Field Corn”. When Iowa’s corn farmers deliver corn from the fiel … read more

Farming in the Summer Heat Farmers, because of the nature of their profession, spend a lot of time outdoors in all types of weather especially in summer heat and humidity when crop production is … read more

7 Things You Should Know about Farming and Agriculture 1. Agriculture is everything involved with growing plants and animals to be used for something else. This is not the definition you’ll find … read more

Steps of a Hay Harvest CUTTING Mower: Hay mowers come in all shapes and sizes, from mini sickle bar mowers to the largest trailed mower-conditioners and even self-propelled machines. For the … read more

Checklist for Post-Harvest Combine Maintenance 1. Consult operators manual for post-harvest maintenance and check point2. Conduct a quick look over of the machine and develop a to-do list3. … read more

Bat-Wing Rotary Cutters and other Brush Cutters Cleaning up weeds, tall grass, and brush along field edges before harvest requires a durable, hardworking machine. That’s where flex-wing rotary cu … read more

The Importance of Sun Protection for Farmers More time spent under the sun can pose a higher risk for damage to our skin. It is entirely unsurprising that an increasing amount of studies show th … read more

Winter Livestock Management Tips by Farmer Bob 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 … read more

Used Tractor vs. New Tractor? 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 … read more

Winter Months on the Farm 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 d … read more

Top 10 Spraying Tips To Get The Job Done Safely and Effectively 1. PlanChemical spraying equipmentChemicals play a vital role in Australian agriculture but it is important to determine if there i … read more

The Disconnect Between Agriculture and the Modern World At a recent national meeting of state departments of agriculture, “there was a lot of talk about tough times in agriculture” — budget cuts … read more

Steps to the Perfect Crop Production 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, c … read more