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New Land Management Technology Enables Simpler Land Transactions

September 23, 2022

By: Successful Farming Staff CashRent has launched GroundOS, a comprehensive toolkit for land brokers, agricultural land managers, and appraisers. This expanded technology represents a rapidly shifting agricultural real estate market. GroundOS provides more opportunities for real estate professionals and farm managers to efficiently manage their businesses, promote listings and run online auctions to increase their […]

Tire Protection to Prevent Punctured Tire

September 16, 2022

By: Paula Barbour Frustrated by the expense and downtime brought on by punctured tires, Jay Allen designed something to bring the damage to an end. He calls it a stalk stomper: It manages the stubble left by newer corn heads and hybrids that don’t break down readily on his no-till fields by leaning it in […]

Cargo Strap Purpose Tips

September 9, 2022

By: Dave Mowitz Tie-down or cargo web straps (officially called securement devices) have become ubiquitous, increasingly replacing chains to secure cargo and light equipment loads, such as large round bales, seed corn, pesticides, and even mowing tractors. Chains are still required to secure heavier loads like sprayers, tractors, and construction equipment. While straps provide a […]

Monarch Tractor Partners with India-Based Artificial Intelligence Startup

September 2, 2022

By: Alex Grey Monarch Tractors, maker of a fully-electric, driver-optional, smart tractor, has entered a partnership with Einsite, an India-based start-up specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine vision analytics. Einsite uses machine-mounted and camera sensors to capture site activity, and in-cab edge computers to form insights to help managers make better decisions. The company […]

This 130 Year Old Farm Spans Just Three Generations

August 26, 2022

By: Bill Spiegel Strolling through the mature tree row of Bill and Louise Walter’s farm is a walk down memory lane for old machinery buffs. Tools from the farm’s founding, in 1892, remain, although Jeri and Jeff Bates — Bill and Louise’s daughter and son-in-law — are working to clean it up. The Bateses are […]

9 Things Ever Land Owner Must Do Before Renting Land

August 19, 2022

By: Corbett Kull Farmers and landlords will begin negotiating their leases for the next growing season soon. As you begin to consider the next growing season, you have the opportunity to make adjustments and gain new insight into the health of your land. To help you make the most of this time leading up to […]

Aging in Place on the Farm

August 12, 2022

By: Lisa Foust Prater Bette Davis hit the nail on the head when she said, “Getting old is not for sissies.” The transition can be not only emotionally and physically challenging but also very expensive. Housing is one of the primary issues that families have to face when a loved one reaches a certain age. […]

20 Fence Fix-ups from all Around the Farm

August 5, 2022

By: Paula Barbour Varel Bailey and son, Scot, of Anita, Iowa, have put a lot of miles on the frame of a retired auger wagon. They dropped the frame then modified it for carrying fencing tools and materials. “The post caddies are like giant baby beds without mattresses,” Varel says. The floor is wire mesh […]

Program Aims to Improve Palliative Care in Rural Communities

July 29, 2022

By: Lisa Foust Prater Finding quality, nearby healthcare is a real challenge for rural Americans. According to the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, only 9% of all physicians, 10% of psychologists and psychiatrists, and 12% of all pharmacists practice in rural communities. There are only half as many specialists and dentists per […]

Apple Carplay Will Soon Control Your Car. Will Apple Tractorplay be Next?

July 22, 2022

By: Todd Janzen I recently replaced the CD player on my 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser with a modern Apple CarPlay equipped stereo. My old SUV now displays the latest iPhone apps when I drive on the stereo’s LCD screen. CarPlay works great. If you have driven a car with Apple CarPlay, you know that it […]

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