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Tractor Horsepower: How Much Do You Need?

Equipment
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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.

Make Fence Posts

Homesteading
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The Next Time You’re Working On A Fencing Project And Need Posts, Why Not Consider Harvesting Your Own Fence Posts From The Trees On Your Farm?

A DIY Wicking Tub For Container Gardening

Crops & Gardening
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Save Water And Reuse Old Containers With Leon Sloan's Wicking Tub Container Garden Method. It's Easy, Inexpensive And Efficient—And It Really Works!

Organic Fertilizer: Grow Your Own

Crops & Gardening
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These Plants Are Givers, Adding Nutrients And Organic Matter Back To The Soil To Increase Its Fertility Without Chemicals.

Farming Oysters: Everything You Need To Know

Farm Management
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Overharvesting Wild Beds And Water Pollution Have Created An Incentive For Farming Oysters. Here's What You Need To Know To Get Started.

3-Point Hitch Categories: From 0 to 4

Equipment
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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

Equipment
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Prevent Drafts From Zipping Through Your Barn As You Work.

Small-Farm Equipment: Tillage And No-Till Options

Farm & Garden
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When caring for a small farm, you don’t necessarily need large tractors or implements; smaller no-till and traditional tillage implements could be the best bet for your property.

Welded Wire Fence: How to Install Levelly On Uneven Land

Farm & Garden
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Welded wire is perfect for many fencing projects, but it does have a significant quirk that can make tidy installation tricky. Here are tips for fencing uneven land.

Growing Pansies From Seed: Tips for Success

Crops & Gardening
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Today's pansies bear colorful, velvet-like flowers during the cool temperatures of spring and fall. 

The Best Trees for Firewood and the Worst

Homesteading
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Here's our guide to help you find firewood that burns the hottest and with the fewest sparks.

Stocker Cattle

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Convert Pasture To Profit By Purchasing Stocker Cattle As Calves In The Spring, Then Selling Them In The Fall As Feeder Cattle.

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