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Tractor Size Categories: Compact, Subcompact & Utility Compared

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Compact, subcompact and utility are three similar but distinctly different tractor categories. Let's explore the definitions and advantages of each.

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Farm & Garden

Landscape Fabric: Pros, Cons, and When to Use It

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Explore what landscape fabric is, when it works best and where it might cause more problems than it solves.

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Farm & Garden

Air Compressor Maintenance: 4 Must-Do Tasks for Farm Safety

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Whether you're running a portable or stationary unit, proper air compressor maintenance should be part of your regular farm equipment checklist.

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Hay Baler Comparison: Square vs. Round for Small Farms

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Think about the size of your operation, your storage capabilities and your animals before choosing a hay baler.

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Virtual fencing takes root as U.S. farmers find new efficiencies without the fenceposts.

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Across the U.S., farmers are facing steeper costs, from fuel to labor and feed. Many are looking for practical ways to keep operations efficient without sacrificing land quality or animal care. That’s where virtual fencing is starting to make a real difference. Virtual fencing is helping American producers manage their land, time, and resources more […]

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Trimec® Platinum: There’s Excellence Right in the Name

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Did Gordon’s® really name a product “Platinum?” Yes, we did: Trimec® Platinum All-In-One Weed Control. And we know that’s a strong word. Platinum has come to mean “the ultimate.” It represents excellence; Jewelers love its combination of beauty and durability. And platinum stands for accomplishment – it’s so rare that a platinum-selling album is a […]

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Farm & Garden

First Aid Kit List for Emergency Prepping

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Prepping is a common topic, especially with natural disasters in the news. These lists can help with where to begin.

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Equipment

Pneumatic Tires vs. Solid Tires: Pros and Cons

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While pneumatic tires are widespread, farmers may prefer “flat-free” solid tires in certain situations.

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Farm & Garden

How to Grow Cantaloupes

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There are dozens of cantaloupe varieties on today’s market. Choose a variety best suited to your climate.

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Equipment

How to Check Oil Levels in Farm Machinery

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Accurately checking the oil level of an engine requires a few preliminary steps to ensure you don’t take an incorrect reading.

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