Mf Square Baler

Usually, discussions of “things to be thankful for” are saved for Thanksgiving season, but hobby farmers across the nation have so many things to be thankful for that we might as well start early! Here are five pieces of equipment that (in my opinion)...

When the oat or wheat crop is ready for harvest, you will want to set up the combine to leave the straw on the ground without chopping it.When the entire wheat or oat crop has been harvested using the combine, the field will have straw in rows that may...

Less savvy buyers should purchase used haying equipment from a machinery dealer, or a friend or family member who knows the piece's history and will likely stand behind it. And unless you or a previous owner adds them, they aren't equipped with today's...

“Then we try to help them narrow their choice down between similar options. However, it may be more economical in fuel use and initial investment to go with a smaller implement and tractor if time is not as big a factor.

These tractors have the operator higher off the ground so that the operator can see more when performing agricultural tasks, according to Buyer Zone.Those who want to get the cheapest small tractor can get a gray market tractor.

A cow unit is described as one unit per 1,000 pounds of cattle. Shoreline erosion can result in damage to fisheries and recreational areas over time, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website.

When spring finally rolls around, it's always a good idea to do some routine maintenance on your farm machinery and tools, just to make sure that everything is primed and ready for your busiest time of year.

A good one will more than pay for itself over time. Horsepower: approximately 17 to 22 2. With special attachments, tractors can even handle digging stumps and drilling fencepost holes—and don't forget the convenience a tractor can add to even simple...

The tires are traditionally filled with air, but it's also popular to fill them with heavy fluid, such as automotive antifreeze or windshield washer fluid, that will give more weight to the tires and provide even better traction.

Three-Point Hitch A specialized hitch for attaching implements that uses three points of connection to the tractor, offering a stable and simple way to expand your tractor's abilities.

The thumbnail is the Japanese morning glory Ukigumo. The long utility building against which I plant most of mine is sitting on almost pure clay.Here in Pennsylvania, I usually have to wait until late May to set them out.Since they tend to stall a bit...

The price range is anywhere from $1,500 to $14,000, depending on the brand, size and capability of the machine, with the higher-end models offering zero-clearance turn capability. Tractors also lose power when operating on wet ground or on hilly terrain,...

The Basics A Forecart: In his book Horse Powered Farming for the 21st Century (Chelsea Green, 2015), Stephen Leslie calls the forecart a “universal joint” that allows horses “to pull and hold back any farm implement that would otherwise hitch to...

Stay Cool & Hydrated Remember to take care of yourself while baling hay, which means not only exercising caution around the machines, but also looking after your personal health by staying cool and hydrated.

What Will It Do? You've got to clear all that brush, chip all those branches, till the land—the list goes on. But there is so much work to do to get the land in shape. Last but not least, a major benefit of walk-behind tractors is exercise.