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Beloved Mikey the lawn-mower-man killed in Harrison crash

A beloved Harrison icon, who was known for his trips into and around town on his lawn tractor, was hit and killed in an accident Thursday night while riding his

This Infectious Video of a Farmer Dancing In His Barn Is Going Mega-Viral

We're in awe of this man's moves—and his uplifting message.

What Eating Organic Food Does for the World

Maria’s Farm Country Kitchen by Lisa Bunin, PhD, Organic Policy Director, Center for Food Safety Lisa Bunin, PhD Sure, I eat organic food because I think it’s healthier for me than food grown with synthetic, toxic agrochemicals or food that’s been genetically engineered or injected with growth hormones. But equally important to me are the multiple ecosystem services and broader benefits for society that organic farming provides. For starters, when you eat organic, you support a

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How to Maintain a Tractor

Correctly maintaining a tractor will add years to its useful life. However, there are some basic differences in maintaining a tractor from other vehicles. Also, since there are many different types and brands of tractors, there is no...

Farm Loans 101

“Let us not forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other arts will follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization” (Daniel Webster). We love our farmers and believe they are the backbone of this nation. If you are new to farming or if it has been in your family for years, it’s important that you know about farm loans. Here are the basics you should be familiar with<br>FSA<br>When talking…

How Drones Came to Your Local Farm

Relatively cheap drones with advanced sensors and imaging capabilities are giving farmers new ways to increase yields and reduce crop damage.

8 Things Farm Equipment Can Teach You About Yourself

Fastline loves farm equipment – not just because we make it easy to find your next piece of equipment, but also because of how much it can teach you about yourself. Check out the 8 Things far…

Can Coffee Become the World's First Sustainable Agricultural Product?

Conservation International sustainable coffee challenge Starbucks call to action make coffee first sustainable agricultural product in the world

Money Minute: Repair or Buy New Farm Equipment?

The question of repair vs. trading in for new farm equipment isn’t one that’s easily answered. Ag operations need to take many factors into consideration.

Use Caution When Considering Farm Equipment Leases

Many factors in the current agricultural economy are leading producers to consider a lease arrangement of new capital purchases instead of an outright purchase.

What Are Farm Equipment Loans?

Farm equipment is costly, and for many in the agriculture industry, it's imperative to find affordable financing. Read our guide on farm equipment loans.

Farmers ask: Should they be able to repair their own tractor or farm equipment?

Many farmers are frustrated that they either have to hold on to older equipment that they can repair themselves to save money or buy newer equipment that has much higher repair costs and restrictions by companies.

Some farm equipment is a source of toxic chemicals in dairy, study finds

A new report by the Coalition for Safer Food Processing &amp; Packaging has both bad news and good news for lovers of dairy products.

How to Start a Farm Equipment Replacement Plan

Keep your operation running smoothly with a farm equipment replacement plan. We have some tips on how to get started thinking about why, when, and how to replace aging farm equipment.

5 Step Metal Barn Construction In 3 Days For Farm Equipment

Watch a timelapse of the three day process to build a large barn for farm equipment with a custom-built endwall.

7 safety tips for driving farm equipment on the road

Farmers play a big role in road safety, too. Check out these tips to reduce hazards when taking wide equipment onto the road.

Trading Up Farm Equipment? Be Careful of Painful Tax Surprises

The pressure to lease equipment is exposing many farmers to credit misunderstandings and unexpected tax bills

What to do if you're stuck behind slooow farm equipment

We all know the pain of being stuck in traffic only to find out that one slow-moving piece of farm equipment was the reason. But be nice anyway.

Farmers and motorists can work together to prevent traffic collisions involving farm equipment

Motorists and farmers can use these practical recommendations to avoid traffic collisions involving farm equipment.