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A Helping Hand with
Stubble Damage

Prevent premature tire wear and damage caused by crop stubble.

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Pinch Me. I Must be Dreaming
Are good times here to stay? Watch a video on the USDA’s market outlook. It’s a great
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Senate Action on National Ag Machinery Lighting Legislation
Senate committee has approved legislation that will provide consistency regarding lighting and marking requirements for agricultural machinery.
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Tractor Life On
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WINNING CAPTION

"I bet right now you
wish you did that preventative maintenance you’re always talking about."

Congratulations to Jack Barb from Toledo, OH who submitted the winning caption.

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TractorLife.com Feature Article:
Limiting Power Hop

In farming, productivity means profitability, and when your tractor isn’t performing like it should, it could mean lost dollars.

One factor that can severely inhibit productivity is power hop — a bouncing effect a tractor sometimes experiences when pulling a high draw-bar load.

By understanding what causes power hop, however, farmers can better diagnose the problem and make minor adjustments to correct it. READ ARTICLE

Hot Topics
Video! Manufacturers Making Big Strides with
Tier 4 Innovations

Farm equipment manufacturers have been investing heavily in new technology aimed at helping them meet EPA emission standards. One of the approaches uses a compound called diesel exhaust fluid or DEF to reduce those.
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New Tractor Cabs
See a generation of cab creature comforts to make you forget you’re behind the wheel.
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It's 10 O'clock. Do You Know Where Your Tractor Is?
Here is a look at the latest telematics systems on the market. Telematics can enable you to access real-time equipment location and current operations information with a smartphone or computer. Some advanced systems also relay application prescriptions and as-applied data to and from field equipment.
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Most Popular Stories
Winterizing: A Modest Time Investment Pays Big Bucks
A pro offers a winterizing checklist.
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8 Tips from a Professional Buyer on How to Buy Used Equipment
Guru offers a crash course on the eight things to look for before buying any used machine.
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Webinar: How New Depreciation Rules Will Impact
Your Operations

Experts offer advice on year-end tax planning.
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Tractor Life on the Funny Farm Winners’ Gallery
The gallery features all past Tractor Life on the Funny Farm cartoons. Click on the image and you will arrive at a page with the winning caption and all submissions for that particular cartoon.
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