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Checklist for Post-Harvest Combine Maintenance1. Consult operators manual for post-harvest maintenance and check point2. Conduct a quick look over of the machine and develop a to-do list3. Blow … read more

   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 field, it’s “Field C … read more

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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 in full swing. But while the s … read more

  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 high as I have seen it in … read more

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 the link between outdoor jobs and a higher incidenc … 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 a … 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 i … 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 spe … 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 Inte … 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’ … 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 n … 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.Yo … read more