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    Ask The Mechanic

    Q: I have an 820 Massey disk. It is a great finishing disk and really does a great job of cutting and covering. However, ever since I bought the used disk, I have had trouble with the outside disk on the front left gang breaking out in the center. I have replaced the same...

  • A successful growing season isn’t possible without motivated operators, livestock herdsmen or grain haulers, but keeping employees engaged and performing their best takes work, Image by Steve Woit

    Drive Productivity

    Farm managers are the leading factor driving the productivity of the team. By their actions and communication, they ultimately set the tone for the work environment. If you're not happy with the results of the team, it's time to do some healthy reflection and, as the...

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    Ask The Mechanic

    Q: We have five good heifers we would like to keep for replacements, but we don't have a place to keep them away from the bull. Isn't there a shot our veterinarian can give to postpone them coming into heat?

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    FirstLook

    Registration continues for the DTN/The Progressive Farmer 2018 Ag Summit: The Power of Actionable Insights. The Ag Summit is set for Dec. 3 through 5, 2018, in Chicago. In addition to discussions critical to the success of your operation, you also will have the opportunity...

  • WeatherLink

    Harvest time in the northern hemisphere is planting time--for the most part, soybean-planting time--in the southern hemisphere, and planting in Brazil is off to a favorable start. Farmers in Brazil have an official start time of mid-September to allow for some time after...

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    Family Business Matters

    Figuring out the future is hard work. Whether you are crafting an estate plan, trying to improve family relationships, transitioning management of the business or making changes to how you operate, you face seemingly insurmountable challenges.

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    BusinessLink

    Business is brisk when there's a fire sale, and there's no better example than June, July and August demand for U.S. soybeans.

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