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Improving Your Farm

Once I decided to start growing my own crops, I realized that I was going to need to invest in some better equipment. Although I had inherited land and older supplies from my father, I could tell that better equipment might make the job a little easier. Fortunately, a farming buddy of mine took me to an incredible place that offered state-of-the-art equipment. As I browsed the showroom, I fell in love with one tractor that I knew could speed things up dramatically. This blog is all about investing in the right supplies for your farm so that you aren't left struggling with outdated systems.

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Buying Squeeze Chutes for Cattle

Posted on 15 October 2021

Deep pressure therapy can aid with keeping cattle calm while you are administering medication, using a branding iron, or vaccinating your livestock. A squeeze chute is a piece of equipment that will stabilize each animal that you are treating. Read on to learn more about squeeze chutes.  Design and Setup A chute is designed to confine an animal's head, legs, and body. Metal panels comprise the front, back, and sides of a chute. [Read More]

The Summer Tractor Service Needed To Get Ready For Harvest Work This Fall

Posted on 6 July 2021

Soon, you will be ready to harvest crops during the late summer and fall months, depending on what you have planted this year. Therefore, you want your equipment to be in shape to get work done and prepare for the next season. The servicing for your tractor during the summer should include things like an inspection, repairs, and changing the fluids. The following tractor services will ensure your equipment is ready for the harvest and to work the fields for next year: [Read More]

What Buyers Should Know Before Buying Cedar Timber

Posted on 3 December 2020

Before reaching out to a cedar timber supplier for a project, it's a good idea to learn a bit about the various ways sellers' market the product. This will help you pick the solution that's right for your situation. Buyers need to know these four things before they contact a timber supplier to discuss cedar products. Two Grades A cedar timber will have one of two possible grades. The first is a structural grade, which means the quality of the appearance is unlikely to be ideal for outward-facing, highly aesthetic projects. [Read More]

Which Hay Mower Is Right For Your Small Farm?

Posted on 14 August 2020

You don't need to own a large farm to grow hay. Farmers with limited acreage can benefit from growing their own hay to help offset the cost of raising livestock. All you need to do is invest in a hay mower that connects to the 3-point hitch on your compact tractor. There are three types of hay mowers available on the market today. Understanding the differences between the three can help you determine which type is best suited to meet your small hay production needs. [Read More]