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Some farmers need high tractive effort. So, they go wide on tires. Tracks achieve the same result with a narrower footprint, and they thrive in moist or wet soils.

Ask the Mechanic's columnist Steve Thompson tells you the best way to align the cylinders on a front-end loader and why it's not a good idea to run a tractor without a battery.

Severe drought can affect wells. Here are some of the signs of well problems and ways you can deal with the situation.

Fendt unveils the highly flexible Rogator 900 Applicator for season-long chores.

If you are working alone because you're in a hurry to get things done, there's no one else to help, or you just prefer to work by yourself, here's a checklist to help keep you safe.

Trimble and HORSCH have written a cooperative agreement to incorporate Trimble technology into HORSCH machinery. The goal is to automate routine functions while bringing more autonomous operations to the field.

Steve Thompson offers advice on how to fix tricky fuel solenoids and suggests a simple tool to help install heavy water pumps.

CNH Industries grabbed new real estate Monday among the globe's largest ag tech leaders with its purchase of precision ag and autonomy innovator Raven Industries.

With storms comes the sound of running chainsaws. They are a great tool for clearing downed trees. But misused, they can be more dangerous than the storm itself.

While DTN's Russ Quinn may joke about his red hair and lack of tan, he shares some serious sun safety tips that can protect people from painful sunburn or dangerous skin cancers.

Safety is something best learned by caution, says Ask the Mechanic Steve Thompson, as he shares 10 safety tips from his real life on the farm.

Flat tires can cost thousands of dollars during fieldwork. Here are seven steps that will fend off downtime due to tire wear and tear.

Deere offers automation, lights and harvesting improvements for 2022 S Series Combines, CNH expands its line of reman electronic parts with new partnership, Swedish company buys AGCO-Amity and Morton offers concrete splashboard.

Here are some tips on how farm equipment operators, as well as motorists, can help make rural roads safer to travel.

Case AFS technology offers real-time views to build profits.

Ask our readers how to build a better mouse trap and they'll tell you. Progressive Farmer's Ask The Mechanic Steve Thompson shares 18 great ideas his readers sent him.

John Deere is upgrading its 5M Series tractors, and two university students invent the Grain Weevil to keep farmers safer in bins.

Steve Thompson answers readers' questions about a fuel delivery problem, fixes a plug, and tells how a cow got wrapped in wrap.

Firestone launches a new line of rubber tracks, New Holland announces a partnership with the Agricultural Division of Alamo Group, Arctic Cat Inc. has a new ATV, and AGCO Corp updates its virtual showroom.

The entrapment drama "SILO" is still horrific to watch the second time around. Here's why it's worth watching, along with some tips on how to prevent grain entrapment on your farm.