Dan Anderson

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Many dealerships offer annual inspections of tractors, combines, planters and other big-ticket machinery. Some farmers value annual inspections. Others consider them a waste of money. Here’s a mechanic’s experience and opinion.
If “portable heater” brings to mind an ancient kerosene-fueled torpedo heater belching flame and acrid smoke, there’s good news. Modern portable heaters offer clean, efficient options for heating work areas on even the coldest days.
Crops and combines have changed dramatically in the past 20 years. Higher yields and new designs necessitate more frequent checks for known issues and potential problems.
While there’s little to none scientific research on how to keep combine windows clean in dusty conditions, here are a few farmer-tested and farmer-approved methods.
Whether you’re building or remodeling a farm shop, here’s what you need to know about fiberglass, open-cell spray foam, closed-cell spray foam and hybrid insulation options.
Jump-pack design has changed dramatically in the past decade. It’s now possible to get lithium-ion jump-packs weighing less than 4 pounds that will start gas or diesel engines up to 8-liters.
For all of you who have a multimeter thrown in a drawer or toolbox but don’t know how to use it, these instructions will help in your search for missing voltage.
What’s the first thing a person does when they walk into a farm shop? Turn on the lights. Here are considerations when designing and selecting lighting systems to ensure the brightest, most economical results.
There’s no doubt static electricity can build up on combines. Here’s what research says about its ability to actually ignite a blaze.
At a minimum, notify your insurance company as soon as possible when damage occurs to your combine, even if repairs aren’t made at that time. Some insurance companies now require reports within 30 days of when the damage occurred.