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Three Ways To Use A Tractor At A Small Orchard

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If you own a small orchard, you might take pride in diligently working in this space throughout the growing season. Over time, you may feel that you want to work more efficiently, which means that it's time to look for help. Help can come in the form of a small tractor. You'll find that you're able to use it in more than one way virtually every day, helping you to complete a variety of jobs faster and with less physical effort.

1 September 2022

Resourceful Watering Strategies For Your Crops

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Designating zones for your crops, using a soiled-based irrigation sensor, and harvesting rainwater are some practices that will guarantee that your crops remain hydrated. Each of these measures will minimize water waste. Crop Zones Appointing a section of land for plants with similar water and sunlight needs can help you keep track of how much water you will need to administer to the crops. Till the plot where crops will be growing.

29 July 2022

Cattle Sorting Problems? Tips For Installing Or Upgrading Your Livestock Sorting Equipment

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While a necessary part of raising cattle, the process of sorting the animals is something that can be both frustrating and difficult. On most cattle farms, animals must be sorted multiple times throughout the year to place them into groups by size, condition, sex, or to single out animals that will need special care or feeding. Cattle must also be sorted when it is time for them to be sold. With heifers sorted by size and age and steers sorted into groups to be finished and sold for beef.

3 June 2022

Storing Product Until It Is Needed In Your Retail Store

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Operating a retail store often means holding enough stock to fill the store and having more available as back stock to fill in as you sell items and keep the store full while you wait for the next delivery. Retail product storage can be handled in several ways but needs to be well organized so you can find things easily, as well as inventory your stock, keep your stock in good condition, and be able to find it when it is needed.

12 April 2022

Want To Start A Cattle Farm? Equipment You Need To Get Started

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If you are planning to start a cattle farm and already have the land, there are a few more steps you need to take. The first thing you should do is create a business plan and purchase the necessary permits, insurance, etc. Once this is done, you need to purchase the equipment you need. Having the right equipment purchased before you purchase your cows will make things much easier for you.

21 January 2022

The Pros And Cons Of Laser Land Grading

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Advances in agricultural technology have massively changed the game when it comes to efficiency and crop yield. The laser land grading machine is a great example of these kinds of advancements. Laser land graders or levelers use a laser beam to guide a drag bucket attached to a tractor or backhoe. The laser ensures that the bucket grades the land to the correct degree for optimal water use. If you're considering purchasing a laser land grader for your operation, here are a few of the pros and cons to consider.

22 October 2021

Reasons to Use Cedar in Your Landscaping Project

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Whether you are putting in a fence, building a shade structure, or lining a garden bed, cedar may be the optimum choice. This durable wood is the perfect solution for most landscaping projects. 1. Rot Resistant Cedar naturally resists rot, which means water and moisture exposure are not going to cause the wood to fall apart. Most wood fibers swell and begin to break down in moist conditions, but not cedar.

2 July 2021

The Advantages Of Connecting Your Farm To A Reliable Tractor Service

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You rely on your tractors to work properly each day. When one of them goes down, you could lose an entire day's productivity and profit. Rather than risk the health and safety of your livestock and crops, you can use parts and repair services to keep your tractors in motion. You can partner your farm with a reliable tractor service to make the needed repairs and upgrades to these important vehicles.

4 December 2020

4 Important Considerations When Buying A Tractor

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When you purchase a tractor for your farm or business operation, you want to make sure that you know which tractor is the right one for your operation. Several factors will impact what type of tractor will be the best for your particular operation. #1: Acreage You Will Work First, you need to consider the type of acreage that you will work. If you need a tractor for a couple acres, you only need a small, personal-sized tractor.

17 August 2020

5 Step Guide To Spring Oil Changes And Maintenance To Get Your Tractor Ready For Work This Summer

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If you have planted fields with crops for fall harvests, there is a lot of work that will need to be done with your tractor from spring through summer. Therefore, you are going to need to do oil changes and maintenance to get your tractor ready for the work that needs to be done. The following step-by-step guide will walk you through changing the oil, filters, and other maintenance that needs to be done before you start working the fields:

22 April 2020