Steve Thompson answers readers' questions about all things mechanical.

Equipment manufacturers are working to fulfill farmers' dreams of tractors that drive themselves. The road to full automation on a large scale, however, will be long and bumpy.

September sometimes feels like an underrated month, a quiet, calmer atmosphere. It's the month that feels more like a fresh start and a new year than January.

Through late July, La Nina has yet to develop. While the forecast still has La Nina peaking over the fall season, its reluctance to show up makes for a low-confidence forecast.

The seed industry continues to see consolidation and company reorganizations, reflecting a challenging environment to increase market share and to better serve farmers.

A mistake many farmers make when retiring is not making a distinction between transition and retirement.

Dr. Ken McMillan responds to a readers' questions about farm veterinary issues.

Steve Thompson answers readers' questions about all things mechanical.

Steve Thompson answers readers' questions about all things mechanical.

Dedication is often expected, and prized, on farms and ranches. But, overdedication can have mental and physical consequences and cause one to keep pursuing a business in decline.

Steve Thompson answers readers' questions about all things mechanical.

This year's corn crop has had an unusually high number of adverse weather challenges in 2024. USDA's September WASDE report has an opportunity to fill in many of the blanks of where this year's crop stands.