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Top 5 Best Country Songs About Tractors

Though singing about a tractor may seem strange, many country songs make this essential farm equipment the main focus. Why? As a symbol of country life, tractors invoke an appealing nostalgia or a desire for honesty and simplicity so many of us crave. From Jason Aldean to Lianna Rose, the themes and lyrics in the best country songs about tractors strike a chord in everyone. The Best Country Songs About Tractors and Why We Love Them What makes tractor-themed songs so popular? They're really about who we are or who we want to be. From first loves to our love [...]

Farming FAQ: How Do You Prepare For Harvest Season?

While every season brings new responsibilities, the fall harvest can be considered the most demanding. Before this busy season gets underway, a little preparation can save time and costly errors. How do you prepare for harvest season? From making a plan to readying your equipment, these tips can help pave the way to success. How Do You Prepare for Harvest Season? Try These Time-Saving Tips While any farmer knows to expect the unexpected, some specific preparation can minimize risk and errors at harvest time. How do you prepare for harvest season before it's upon us? These tips not only save [...]

How to Start a Hobby Farm in 3 Simple Steps

Are you an experienced gardener looking to take the next step? Perhaps you have an understanding of animals or a desire to raise your own food? In either case, a hobby farm can not only be a practical choice, but a rewarding one as well. We'll review how to start a hobby farm from planning to purchasing so that your farm is both successful and gratifying.  Wondering How to Start a Hobby Farm? Here's Where to Begin A hobby farm requires daily, year-round commitment and hard work. Our guide provides the planning and forethought that can pave the way to [...]

FAQ: How to Turn an Old Barn into a Wedding Venue

Old barns have become increasingly popular venues for couples looking to add rustic charm to their wedding. However, preparing an old barn for a wedding celebration involves more than just flowers and music. Considerations such as permits, and the barn’s structural suitability also come into play. As spring ushers in wedding season we’ll discuss how to turn an old barn into a wedding venue so it’s a joy for everyone. How to Turn an Old Barn Into a Wedding Venue: The Questions You Didn’t Know to Ask Turning a farm into a wedding venue requires different planning and considerations when [...]

Things to Consider When Clearing Land

DIY land clearing can save you a lot of money over hiring a crew to do it for you. If you have the proper tractor equipment and manpower, it doesn’t have to be difficult either. Here are some things to consider when clearing land and preparing it for use. What to Consider When Clearing Land Watch out for property lines Before clearing your land, it is essential to know exactly where your property lines are. Investing in a thorough survey, if you have not done so already, will help you avoid the painful headache and potentially costly legal situation [...]

Things to Consider When Digging a Pond

Things to Consider When Digging a Pond If you have a farm or large property, a pond can be a great use of all that space. It provides the perfect place to relax and hang out with family and friends. While this can be a really fun project, there are some things to consider when digging a pond. Is your pond going to be functional or more for ambiance? Do you have animals that will drink from it or fish that will live in it? What's your budget for the pond and do you have the right type of soil? [...]

Top 5 Tractor Games for PC and Mobile

Farming games are all the rage with audiences of all ages. When FarmVille released in 2009, it was the most played game on Facebook for 16 solid months! Needless to say, games about the farmer’s life are both intriguing and fun. If you’re looking for a fun farming game, here are 5 tractor games for PC and mobile that you must try (plus some honorable mentions). Let the games begin! Best Tractor Games for PC and Mobile 5. Tractor Tippin with Cars™. We all love the classic scene from Disney Pixar’s Cars when Tow Mader and Lightning McQueen go “Tractor Tipping”. [...]

9 Insane, Crazy Tractors + Videos You Won’t Believe

  Yes, Virginia, There is a Tractor This Big! This impossibly mammoth machine is used in modern surface mining. To give you an idea of perspective, this machine is bigger than the huge NASA Crawler that transports space shuttles to the launch pads but its top speed is 1 kilometer per hour. Slow down, Nelly!     Big Brutus At 16 stories tall and 11 million pounds, it is the second largest electric shovel in the world. Slow and steady topping out at maximum speed of 0.22 miles per hour.     This Tractor’s Made for Walkin’! Leave it to John [...]

Our 8 Best Tractor Museums

Are you a huge fan of tractors? Or maybe the huge fan is one of your little ones? Well whoever it is, we have something that they're going to love! We've put together a list of our all time favorite tractor and agricultural museums. Not only will these museums give you tractor history, they'll show you some of the very first tractor models, and prototypes. Check the list below to find one near you! The Heidrick Ag History Center - Woodland, California The Heidrick Ag History Center consists of rare examples of tractors, harvesters, trucks, autos, horse-drawn implements and other artifacts [...]