Farm Equipment

Voters chose to send Donald Trump, who served his first term as U.S. president from 2016 to 2020, back to the White House in the Nov. 5 national election.

National Farmers Union has sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump urging focus on policy priorities essential to the health and vitality of rural America and the sustainability of the nation’s agricultural system.

One of the obvious signs of a healthy, hardy corn crop can also present major headaches for those working in it.

With his eight-year commitment to the Army National Guard, Chuck Hanley was able to juggle his agriculture careers with his service.

We are in that tough phase between decent residue grazing and great stockpile grazing. It is the hardest time of the year for grazing management.

Once again, no shortage of things to do on the farm and couple that with the planning and office work that continues to be done, there won’t be much time for rest or slacking.

Mark Seib, a grain farmer in southern Indiana, has finished soybean harvest and is closing in on corn.

A group of agricultural diplomats from around the world visited Indiana, including touring a family farm.

The timely planting of cover crops for maximum biomass has typically been limited to post-harvest or aerial inter-seeding, followed by the hope of rain for stand establishment.

Harvest is on pace for the Rahn family to finish earlier in 2024 than they have in many years.

The air inside a tire carries the load of a tractor, implement or vehicle, not the structure of the tire.

Bane-Welker Equipment announced the expansion of New Holland Construction light-duty equipment to all five of its Ohio locations.

We hosted a farm and mill tour as part of our county’s Farm Stroll. The local University of Illinois Extension office coordinates the day with small farms and more in Boone County participating.

Drone technology is increasing in its applicability in improving farm operations.

FFA students can explore future job opportunities at the National FFA Convention, thanks to Career Success Tours.

Between harvest and preparing for the state corn-husking competition, From the Fields contributor Clay Geyer has a busy October ahead of him.

Will we someday return to a more diversified Midwest agriculture economy incorporating livestock into row crop operations?

Who would have thought that hurricanes would impact Illinois weather so much, but that is what has happened. Not just one, but two of those storms made their way to southern Illinois with ample amounts of rain.

The new John Deere Coulter Chisel tools are ideal for primary tillage.

A garden tool that will be making an appearance in many yards and gardens can also help prevent combine fires.

Farmers are increasingly turning to high-moisture corn silage, specifically earlage or snaplage, due to its high energy content and easy digestibility.

Bayer unveiled FieldView Drive 2.0, a small plug-and-play device that farmers can use to connect, monitor and record activities across different farm equipment types and brands.

Some farm leaders might want to try out nearly every new method or new piece of technology, simply because it is the new thing.

Johnson Tractor, a premier provider of agricultural and construction equipment, announced the acquisition of St. Joseph Equipment’s locations in La Crosse and Richland Center in western Wisconsin.

In an episode of Purdue Agriculture’s “Managing Strategic Risks on Your Farm” podcast series, agricultural economists discussed how you can position your farm to not only survive, but actually thrive in a risky world.

Corn harvest started on the Rahn farm at the middle of September, which is typical for them.

The right tire design and proper tire inflation can help minimize soil compaction and keep your most valuable resource healthy.

Firestone Ag has introduced the high-performing Destination Cart radial tire, providing a heavy-duty grain cart tire designed to support soil health and fluctuating cart weights.

John Deere introduced the new T6 800 walker combine, offering operators outstanding harvesting performance and the ultimate operator experience.

GSI is introducing a new lineup of Mixed Flow dryers for the 2025 harvest season, designed to promote greater efficiency and maximize grain quality.

To help farmers harvest more acres with every engine hour, Case IH is launching the new AF9 and AF10 combines, redesigned from the ground up, to maximize capacity and crop flow.

While most farmers’ planters have been cleaned and put away and their focus is now on harvest, Eric Miller’s planter — along with his combine, grain cart and tractors — is ready to go.

Combines will head to the fields soon for soybean and corn harvest. Keeping combines in the field and out of the shop is key to getting the crop in the bin.

You are so much more important than any crop you will ever harvest. Don’t get in a mad rush. Don’t cut corners.

Rain at the end of August was good timing for the double-crop soybeans growing in northern Illinois.

Hans Bishop’s move into effective organic row crop production weed control begins with his experiences in growing vegetables on his family’s PrairiErth Farm near Atlanta in central Illinois.

In an effort to forge relationships and increase export sales of agricultural products, the Illinois Department of Agriculture hosted 31 international buyers from nine countries as part of a four-day tour.

The Indiana Corn Husking Association is gearing up for its annual Indiana State Hand Corn Husking Competition, set to take place in Nappanee.

A new nutrient applicator with the ability to spread fertilizer at wider widths, higher rates and faster speed debuted at the Midwest Ag Industries Exposition.

As harvest season approaches in northern Indiana, farmers like Clay Geyer are preparing their equipment and fields for the crucial months ahead.

More than 200 Indiana Farm Bureau members gathered to determine the organization’s policy positions for 2025.

In between fungicide and insecticide applications and replacing a hot water heater at the Humane Society, Aaron Rients and other volunteers are getting ready for the 76th annual Central States Threshermen’s Reunion.

I have a drive shaft problem on one of my Roof Palomino mowers that I’m trying to get it fixed and have it ready to go for the Threshermen’s Reunion.

Wheat is strategically planted on the Rahn farm to provide opportunities for manure applications and tiling projects.

Richard Lyons of Harvel is the recipient of the 2024 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award.

National Farm Safety and Health Week will be observed Sept. 15-21 this year. The theme, “Don’t Learn Safety by Accident,” encourages people to take a proactive approach to safety education.

The 2024 Farm Progress Show will be held Aug. 27-29 at the Central Iowa Expo, 1827 217th Road, Boone, Iowa.

Wintersteiger will present its latest technology designed to meet the needs of agronomists and seed breeders at this year’s Farm Progress Show, Aug. 27-29 in Boone, Iowa.

Providing improved seeds, tools and fertilizer along with training is changing the lives of farmers in Uganda through a project developed by Joe and Nathalie Schmidt.

An all-in-one drone system recently released into the marketplace is among the latest research projects at Precision Technology Institute that focuses on crop scouting.