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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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Farmhand Foundation: Cultivating Organic Change in Southern California

Food Tank

But he explains that yield loss and administrative work can discourage them from transitioning. Before launching the Foundation, Schneir and Barkley started Tractor Beverage Company in 2015. Herber was among Tractors first advisors, and came on full time as Chief Brand Officer in 2021. FHFs approach is unique, Herber believes.

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RealAg Radio: Hurting for moisture, yield potential, and new tractors, Dec 18, 2023

Real Agriculture

On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist Peter Johnson to discuss: The lack of moisture; Yield potential; and, Reducing inputs. We will also hear a couple interviews from Agritechnica including Deutz-Fahr bringing Lamborghini tractors to North America for. Read More Hello Monday! Read More

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The Sharp Edge: Planting big acres and mitigating compaction with Cliff Horst

Real Agriculture

How do you cover acres quickly during planting season with big equipment without causing compaction and compromising yield? Cliff Horst and his brother, Dale, make it happen with a 24-row Harvest International planter and a Fendt 1038 tractor. The brothers farm in Perth County, Ont., The brothers farm in Perth County, Ont.,

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Deere rolls out precision ag updates for 2024

Real Agriculture

The latest farm technology doesn’t always come in the form of a new tractor, planter, or combine. Quite often a precision ag upgrade can take equipment to a new level to help farmers reduce inputs or have a significant impact on yield. At the 2023 Farm Progress Show at Decatur, Illinois, John Deere rolled out. Read More

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The Role of Data in Modern Farming: Separating Fact from Fiction

Farmbrite

Farmers utilize a range of modern toolsfrom task management applications and drones that monitor crop health to sensors and software that help forecast yields. From precision farming techniques using GPS-guided tractors to the use of drones for crop monitoring, technology is transforming how farmers manage their land.

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7 ag stories you can’t miss – October 6, 2023

Western FarmPress

Catch up on the next steps toward a new farm bill, features of the newest tractors on the market, how much deer feeding can cut crop yields and more!