The hydraulic control systems of tractors only show 20% efficiency when connected to the system of certain implements. Researchers at Purdue University are studying ways to improve tractor efficiency when it comes to the hydraulic system.
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by Russ Quinn , DTN Staff Reporter
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by Dan Miller , Progressive Farmer Senior Editor
Mahindra is introducing new tractors as it also contends with now-common shortages of parts and materials. Offering new product news, Mahindra tells DTN/Progressive Farmer that it intends soon to bring back its off-road ROXOR.
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by Russ Quinn , DTN Staff Reporter
Combines retain plant material, which can be deposited in the next field. To prevent the spread of weed seed, farmers should clean off the combine between harvesting fields, according to NDSU.
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by Dan Miller , Progressive Farmer Senior Editor
This Equipment Roundup includes lifts, side-by-sides, new grain bin technology, post driver and stump auger. Plus, CLAAS has a leadership change, and Deere is up for an 8R Series tractor design award.
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by Dan Miller , Progressive Farmer Senior Editor
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.
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by Dan Miller , Progressive Farmer Senior Editor
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.
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by Dan Miller , Progressive Farmer Senior Editor
Steve Thompson offers advice on how to fix tricky fuel solenoids and suggests a simple tool to help install heavy water pumps.
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by Dan Miller , Progressive Farmer Senior Editor
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.
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by Dan Miller , Progressive Farmer Senior Editor
Flat tires can cost thousands of dollars during fieldwork. Here are seven steps that will fend off downtime due to tire wear and tear.
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by Dan Miller , Progressive Farmer Senior Editor
John Deere is upgrading its 5M Series tractors, and two university students invent the Grain Weevil to keep farmers safer in bins.
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- Market Matters Blog by DTN Staff
- Technically Speaking by DTN Staff
- Sort & Cull by DTN Staff
- Fundamentally Speaking by Joel Karlin
- Canada Markets by Cliff Jamieson
News
- Production Blog by Pam Smith
- Ethanol Blog by DTN Staff
- Ag Policy Blog by Chris Clayton
- South America Calling by DTN Staff
- An Urban's Rural View by Urban Lehner
- MachineryLink by Dan Miller
- Editors' Notebook by Greg D.Horstmeier