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A lesson in deferred maintenance

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Mark Moore

A good friend of mine takes time off in the spring to help recharge his batteries. He works in the accounting field, so the first few months of the year are very stressful as he works with clients to finalize … Continue reading →

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Maintenance and fuel savings

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Mark Moore

We all know the benefits of having well-maintained equipment. Not only does a good maintenance program help avoid breakdowns, it can also save fuel…and we’re not just talking a few cents. According to the article:“Research studies on 50 randomly selected … Continue reading →

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Getting those planters ready

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Mark Moore

We are definitely getting to crunch time for planting. You can almost sense the anticipation as producers wait for the weather to break. Most of you are probably down to the last-minute tweaks to your planter. But I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Consistent maintenance

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Mark Moore

In my travels, the one thing that has struck me about the top farm operators I’ve interviewed is that they don’t necessarily farm the best ground, run the newest equipment, or even farm the most acreage. If it’s one thing … Continue reading →

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Chomping at the bit: Planting season almost here

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Mark Moore

Well, it’s the last week of February, which means that even though we could be in for a late-season snowstorm (and I know quite a few farmers who would welcome the moisture), we are in the home stretch when it … Continue reading →

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Remember the “old” days of computers?

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Mark Moore

Having children and electronic gadgets continues to give me stark reminders of just how far we’ve come when it comes to new technology. When my son looks for a new “game” to put on his handheld device, it’s as simple … Continue reading →

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Cold and tractors

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Mark Moore

It’s amazing how fast this winter is passing by. And while some areas have seen a storm or two, we’ve been relatively free of any major winter headaches that have gone on for weeks at a time. That false sense … Continue reading →

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Resolution still holding

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Mark Moore

Back when I used to belong to a gym, you could guarantee one thing: the parking lot would be full after the first of the year. Lots of folks, with the best of intentions, would be implementing perhaps the most-used … Continue reading →

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Some maintenance “love” for other equipment

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Mark Moore

While some of you may not own irrigation equipment, I noticed this article recently that will be of interest for those of you who gave your irrigation equipment a workout this year. “Irrigation will prove valuable again (in 2013), but … Continue reading →

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One more reason to clean that equipment

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Mark Moore

We all like to keep our equipment clean. And it’s more than just aesthetics that should spur our interest. We’ve documented here before how keeping equipment clean can help equipment run better and longer and also increase value at resale. … Continue reading →

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