Agricultural Irrigation Systems—Here's What You Need To Know

Posted on 28 September 2022

Irrigation is the artificial provision of water to crops through various channels, such as pipes, sprays, or farrows. Water is essential for plant growth and must be supplied adequately to ensure steady and healthy growth. Irrigation systems are the techniques that farmers employ to deliver water from different sources to their crops in the field. Farmers often obtain irrigation water from springs, wells, ponds, rivers, lakes, and dams. The amount of water, type, and duration of irrigation depends on your crop's water needs, the type of soil on your field, and the season. [Read More]

Which Irrigation Equipment Is Right for Your Crops?

Posted on 18 August 2022

If your crops don't grow as well as they did in previous years, you may decide to install irrigation equipment on your farmland. But if you don't know which type of irrigation equipment to purchase for your crops, you may try to water your crops manually. Use the information below to help you find the right irrigation equipment for your crops today.  What Should You Know About Irrigation Equipment? Most farmers rely on rain to water their crops during the year. [Read More]

5 Tips To Improve Livestock Sorting

Posted on 6 July 2022

If you need to sort cattle or horses, you can jump on a cutting horse and cut them out one at a time. Or you can save time and use the right equipment to sort your livestock quickly and efficiently. To optimize the sorting process, keep these tips in mind. 1. Set up the sorting system before you get started.  To keep the sorting process as easy as possible, set up the sorting system before you get started. [Read More]

Keys To Using A Laser Grading Machine For Construction Operations

Posted on 24 May 2022

One of the earliest stages of construction is ground preparation. It usually involves grading of some sort using laser grading equipment.  If you plan on using one around your own construction site, remember these protocols.  Figure Out What Slope Tolerances Are Relevant Before you start using a laser grading machine around an area where construction is taking place, you need to figure out what ideal slope to achieve at the end. [Read More]

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My Garden Dreams Come True

Since I was a little girl, I always dreamed of having a huge garden. Even still, I found myself dealing with a bit of culture shock when me and my husband decided to pick up and move from the city to a farm in the middle of nowhere. Suddenly, not only did I have a huge garden, but I had acre upon acre of land to tend to. While I will admit that I was a bit overwhelmed at first, I quickly began to adjust to my new life as I continued to learn more and more about agriculture and farming equipment. It is my hope that by sharing what I have learned throughout this experience that other people like me and my husband will fee comfortable taking the plunge and finally moving to the country home of their dreams.

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