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Choose the Tractor Transmission That Best Fits Your Farm

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What's a hydrostatic transmission, and how does it differ from a gear transmission? Why are both commonly available in farm tractors, and which do you need?

4 Uses for Old Bricks Around Your Farm

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It seems like every old farm has a stash of bricks tucked away somewhere. But how can you put them to use? Here are some ideas to get you started.

Wood Chipper: Use Farm Waste to Your Advantage

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A chipper can help you make use of fallen trees and leaves, and it can also help you with composting. Here's how it works.

Avoid Wobbly Fence Posts: Backfill Holes Securely

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Want sturdy fence posts? Some extra effort and patience backfilling the holes makes a big difference in the ultimate strength of the posts and the fence.

What You Need to Grow and Produce Hay

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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If you have enough land, it might make sense to grow hay to feed your animals and sell to other farmers. Here's what you need to know.

Hobby Farms Hacks: Use a Yard Cart for Drying Onions

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Ready to put your yard cart to use in an unusual manner? Use it for drying onions from your crop. Here's why a yard cart is ideal for the task.

Old Barns in America: A Field Guide

Animals | Equipment | News |
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The iconic farm barn has taken on many forms for many purposes. Here's how to identify different types of barns as well as some common attributes.

4 Hand Tools That Can Benefit Your Farm

Crops & Gardening | Equipment |
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These hand tools offer a variety of advantages to your farm, including promoting soil health, controlling weeds and improving efficiency.

How to Safely Move Young Trees Long Distances

Crops & Gardening | Equipment |
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Transporting live, young trees might seem difficult, but with a utility trailer, some blankets and plenty of rope, you can move them safely.

Save Money: Use Trees as Fence Posts

Crops & Gardening | Equipment |
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While building a deer-proof fence for my orchard, I've put trees to use as fence posts, significantly reducing the cost of the project.

Farm Storehouse: 7 Products to Help Your Farm Run Better

Animals | Equipment | Large Animals |
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New ATVs and UTVs, a zero-turn mower, farm clothes for kids and a wearable pet-bathing tool are among the useful items our editors found.

Living Off the Grid: Create Renewable, Farmable Energy

Equipment | Farm Management |
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With renewable energy projects including solar power setups and wind turbine systems, you can use the grid to your advantage.

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