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Taking steps to minimize compaction from the sprayer

Real Agriculture

The topic of soil compaction often arises when talking about the heaviest of farm machinery — four-wheel drive tractors, grain carts/buggies, and manure spreaders — but sprayers should also be at the forefront when it comes to trying to minimize compaction.

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The Anatomy of a Pasture Walk

Wisconsin Farmers Union

Meet the Farm Kevin Conard explained that before purchasing the farm, it was managed under continuous corn and was left eroded, compacted, and performing poorly under row crops. Because of this, he still needs to bring his tractor into the pasture weekly to lift and unwrap the bales.

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Case IH’s new Steiger QuadTrac packs a punch of power

Real Agriculture

Case IH has introduced its most powerful tractor yet, the Steiger 715 QuadTrac. This large tractor is powered by a new 16-litre engine, though operators will be pleased to find the large engine is easily accessible without needing to fully open the large hood, says Patrick Landry of Case IH. The brand new 715 was on. Read More

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Walking a Mile in Others’ Muck Boots—Farmer Dramas and Impostor Syndrome

Hartwood Farm

alternative long-term storage strategies for keeping winter squash, and that we can store a wider range of crops for winter (radicchio and cauliflower, I’m gunning for you!). We rotate fields, try to keep our ground covered (even if only with plastic sheeting), plant soil building cover crops, and encourage air flow and healthy plants.

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