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Diesel Exhaust Fluid: What You Need to Know

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Diesel exhaust fluid, or DEF, has added a new layer of complexity to modern diesel engines. For farmers using diesel tractors, follow these tips.

6 Tips on Barn Ventilation to Protect Livestock in Winter

Animals | Equipment | Large Animals |
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Winter is not the time to latch the barn closed. Instead, follow these tips to increase indoor ventilation for the health of the animals inside.

4 Sharpening Tools For Blades Around The Farm

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Tools such as axes, chisels, mowers and pruning loppers work hard, and that means they become dull. These items help restore the sharp edge.

Why You Need a Sander & How to Choose the Right One

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If you have a DIY ethos and like woodworking and construction, a sander is a great machine to have in your tool shed. Here's what to consider.

Prepare for Winter by Stockpiling Flashlights

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Winter is coming, which means short days and long nights. Keep your farm chores moving after dark with the right types and number of flashlights.

4 Ways Autumn Weather Helps Northern Farmers

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Numerous cool-weather conditions make this time of year ideal for northern farmers to get outdoors for autumn-time projects.

Make Your Apple Harvest Easier & Fun: Have a Hayride

Crops & Gardening | Equipment |
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This fall, put your hay wagon to good use and invite friends and family to participate in a fun (and surprisingly practical) apple harvest hayride.

Tree Removal: It Pays to DIY—Until It Doesn’t

Equipment | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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A DIY attitude can carry hobby farmers a long way, but for projects such as tree removal, hiring a professional can save a lot of time and effort.

A Hay Moisture Tester Helps In Baling & Storage

Crops & Gardening | Equipment |
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A portable hay moisture tester can help if you bale your own hay. It accurately measures moisture content and temperature, which can be crucial.

Expand Your Crafting Ability With a Stonemason’s Hammer

Equipment
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A stonemason's hammer is used for breaking and shaping rock, brick and other hard materials. I didn't realize I needed one until I found a used one for $1.

Make Lumber & Money With a Portable Sawmill

Equipment | Farm Management |
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A portable sawmill can be worth the investment. It can provide a source of wood for your own projects and give you a side business.

8 Tools Every Farmer Needs in the Tractor Toolbox

Equipment
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Most tractors include a toolbox. Here are some common tools compact and versatile enough to keep you ready for various jobs you might encounter.

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