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Is the tractor of the future still a smaller, autonomous machine?

Real Agriculture

The idea that tractors used in broadacre farming may have peaked in size and will someday be replaced by groups of smaller, autonomous machines has been kicking around for at least a decade. In theory, theres certainly still a case to be made for smaller machines that cost less and reduce soil compaction, while having Read More

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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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3 places to consider tracks instead of tires, with Scott Shearer

Real Agriculture

Tracks certainly dont eliminate compaction, and they usually cost substantially more than wheels, but research at The Ohio State University shows there are several specific applications where tracks offer a productivity or yield advantage in the old tracks-versus-wheels debate.

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Small Farmers Lead the Way in Innovation: 5th Annual Small Farm Innovation Challenge Winners Announced

Caff

The competition recognizes excellence in four categories: Best DIY Innovation, Best Commercial Idea, Best Farm Hack, and a Lifetime Achievement Award in Tractor Innovation. has been recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Tractor Innovation for his groundbreaking work on electric farm equipment.

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Far Eastern Agriculture - Untitled Article

Far Eastern Agriculture

CNH brands Case IH and STEYR have been chosen as the winners of the 2025 EIMA Tractor of the Year awards The jury for this contest which was held in Bologna, Italy comprised a panel of farm machinery journalists from across Europe. Following are the winners of the contst: 1.

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The Season of Mud

ATTRA

By Tammy Barnes , NCAT Agriculture Specialist Ah, the season of boot-sucking, tractor sliding, truck bed smashing, brown paw-printed kitchen floors, heavy pant cuffs, human swearing mud. Mud in the winter will result in soil compaction later. The constant freeze-thaw cycles of the eastern part of the U.S.

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The Anatomy of a Pasture Walk

Wisconsin Farmers Union

Because of this, he still needs to bring his tractor into the pasture weekly to lift and unwrap the bales. A common concern with bale grazing is soil compaction. The project found no significant difference in soil compaction between bale-grazed and non-bale-grazed sites.

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