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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.

The Love's Family of Companies, Cargill and their affiliates have entered a joint venture to produce and market renewable diesel. Valley Irrigation acquired PivoTrac, an ag-tech company based in the Texas Panhandle, and Sukup acquired assets of Global Fabrication Inc., a...

When considered best management practices to ways to maximize manure usage, think of following the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship -- the right fertilizer source at the right rate at the right time and in the right place.

Learn about new tillage and planting equipment and all-steel radial tires that are now available for purchase and how to convert a tractor from a 6-volt to 12-volt system in this Equipment Roundup.

AGCO is winning awards with its IDEAL combine, including a prestigious Davidson Prize this year for its AutoDock remote header docking system.

AGCO talks about an electric Fendt, as well as its new Protec combo baler. We also have tips on expanding or building new grain handling systems, and our Ask The Mechanic Columnist Steve Thompson looks at why a tractor may have problems with the lift.

John Deere unveils to media its new implements and technology, including sprayers and tractors, that will help farmers be more efficient, productive and comfortable in the field.

While there are many benefits to growing up on a farm, youth are often injured and killed on farms while helping work or even just being a kid.

Monarch Tractor's $20 million investment round includes global industrial equipment manufacturers and automotive suppliers.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers reports that February tractor sales rose sharply over year-ago sales. But much of that increase came from sales of sub-40-horsepower tractors. Combine sales declined slightly in the same reporting period.

CNH Industrial has completed a minority investment in Monarch Tractor, a California-based tech company preparing to release its first electric-powered and autonomous-capable tractor.

Steve Thompson answers readers' questions about round baler tying problems and converting a tractor from a 6-volt to 12-volt system.

Despite the best plans, sometimes accidents still occur. A North Dakota family shares what happened to one of their employees.

Solectrac CEO says 95% of the world tractor market is untapped and electric tractors will play a big role in filling it. Also, U.S. tractor and combine sales are up, Deere names new startup partners, and AGCO announces new Fent technician training program.

Brenda Frketich looks for closure as she sends an old work friend down the road to a new farm.

Margaux Ascherl leads a team at John Deere that looks for ways to automate mundane tasks; this will give managers new time to focus on critical farming functions.