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Air Compressor Maintenance: 4 Must-Do Tasks for Farm Safety

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Whether you're running a portable or stationary unit, proper air compressor maintenance should be part of your regular farm equipment checklist.

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.

Virtual fencing takes root as U.S. farmers find new efficiencies without the fenceposts.

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Across the U.S., farmers are facing steeper costs, from fuel to labor and feed. Many are looking for practical ways to keep operations efficient without sacrificing land quality or animal care. That’s where virtual fencing is starting to make a real difference. Virtual fencing is helping American producers manage their land, time, and resources more […]

Trimec® Platinum: There’s Excellence Right in the Name

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Did Gordon’s® really name a product “Platinum?” Yes, we did: Trimec® Platinum All-In-One Weed Control. And we know that’s a strong word. Platinum has come to mean “the ultimate.” It represents excellence; Jewelers love its combination of beauty and durability. And platinum stands for accomplishment – it’s so rare that a platinum-selling album is a […]

First Aid Kit List for Emergency Prepping

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Prepping is a common topic, especially with natural disasters in the news. These lists can help with where to begin.

Pneumatic Tires vs. Solid Tires: Pros and Cons

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

How to Grow Cantaloupes

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There are dozens of cantaloupe varieties on today’s market. Choose a variety best suited to your climate.

How to Check Oil Levels in Farm Machinery

Equipment
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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.

7 Pumpkin Varieties for Northern Gardeners to Grow

Crops & Gardening
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If you live in a northern climate with a short growing season, growing pumpkins can be challenging.

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

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

The Best Barn Brooms for Cleaning

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If you sweep the barn every day—even on busy days—the job is never hard, and the barn is basically always clean, tidy and a joy to work in.

The Gravel Killer That You Can Control.

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Among the many wonderful reasons we love “life out here” are the sounds: happy chickens and goats, birds singing, bees buzzing, and the sound of a pick-up truck driving down a big, beautiful gravel driveway. And it’s reassuring to know that gravel driveways are so cheap that you don’t have to worry about maintaining them. […]

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