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Tractor Size Categories: Compact, Subcompact & Utility Compared

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Compact, subcompact and utility are three similar but distinctly different tractor categories. Let's explore the definitions and advantages of each.

Hay Baler Comparison: Square vs. Round for Small Farms

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Think about the size of your operation, your storage capabilities and your animals before choosing a hay baler.

Pneumatic Tires vs. Solid Tires: Pros and Cons

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While pneumatic tires are widespread, farmers may prefer “flat-free” solid tires in certain situations.

How to Check Oil Levels in Farm Machinery

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Accurately checking the oil level of an engine requires a few preliminary steps to ensure you don’t take an incorrect reading.

Tire Pressure: How to Check and Maintain It On the Farm

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Maintaining the correct tire pressure in your farm vehicle tires is crucial for safety, performance and equipment longevity.

5 Tips for How to Choose Tires For Your Tractor

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Selecting the perfect tractor tires requires a careful analysis of your needs.

Turning Challenges Into Change: How One Rancher Uses Goats and Virtual Fencing to Restore California Land

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In Santa Barbara County, California, land management isn’t easy. The terrain is steep, and while fire risk is already high, fast-spreading invasive plants are making the problem worse by fueling fast-growing underbrush. Many parts of the landscape are too rugged for traditional fencing or livestock rotation, leaving valuable acreage underused and vulnerable. One local rancher […]

Rakes: Garden, Lawn or Specialty?

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Whether You’re Breaking Up Soil, Removing Rocks Or Piling Up Leaves, Selecting The Proper Rake Will Help You Finish The Task More Efficiently.

Bend Sheet Metal With Common Tools

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If You've Got Scrap Sheet Metal Around, You Can Put It To Use In Projects To Save Material Costs. Here's A Cool Trick For Bending Thin-Gauge Sheet Metal Without Needing A Brake

Tractor Horsepower: How Much Do You Need?

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Powerful tractors come with big price tags, but not every farmer needs the maximum level of power. Learn what level of horsepower is right for your needs.

3-Point Hitch Categories: From 0 to 4

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Not all three-point hitches are created equal. They're divided into five categories, matched to the strength of the tractor on which they’re installed.

Barn Door Seals: How to Prevent Leaky Barn Doors

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Prevent Drafts From Zipping Through Your Barn As You Work.

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