Monthly Archives: March 2012

Some timely planter tips

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Mark Moore

While some folks have already jumped the gun on the 2012 planting season, still others are eagerly pawing at the gate, just waiting for a few more days to tick off the calendar. For those of you who are doing … Continue reading →

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Connecting implements just got a whole lot easier

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Mark Moore

Admit it, changing implements can perhaps be one of the more frustrating chores…especially during planting season. With today’s high-tech connections, it takes time and effort to ensure that everything is connected properly and settings are adjusted. A new tool to … Continue reading →

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A high-tech insect trap

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Mark Moore

At one time or another, I would imagine that most of you have been up close and personal with an insect trap. The insect trap is a pretty basic tool for the farm, and hasn’t changed much over the years…until … Continue reading →

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A VERY early start

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Mark Moore

I can just imagine that in sheds and shops across the Midwest there are producers just chomping at the bit to get started on this year’s planting season. Warm weather always seems to get at least someone out in the … Continue reading →

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Talk about a sales surge

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Mark Moore

While poring over some tractor sales numbers recently, I came across one report that I found extremely enlightening. It also shows just how international the farm equipment business can be. The report was from Rosagromash, and indicated the yearly sales … Continue reading →

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U.S. tractor sales up in February

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Mark Moore

The latest monthly tracking report of U.S. combine and tractor sales is released about the middle of every month, and, while it can be a bit of a number-crunching exercise, it’s also an interesting tool to help follow the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Guessing on the weather

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Mark Moore

Spring is just around the corner, but because of the relatively mild winter in most parts of the country, that first warm spring day probably won’t have the same impact as in years past. I’m sure that shops have been … Continue reading →

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Tillage back in vogue?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Mark Moore

Equipment sales continue to be white hot, and sales in tillage equipment is also seeing some big gains. After a near decade slump in sales, tillage, for many producers, has come back from an, “I’ll use it every now and … Continue reading →

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Tractor buying trends

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Mark Moore

I’m always interested in reading about the latest trends when it comes to farm machinery. It’s often easy to get stuck in the day-to-day job routines without looking at the big picture…and that’s why reviewing and monitoring trends in the … Continue reading →

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Let’s all DEF

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Mark Moore

Preparing for the final Tier 4 emission standards has, to say the least, been an exercise in understanding acronyms. I have a list posted right next to my desk of the various “buzz words” for Tier 4…including DEF and SCR…so … Continue reading →

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