Here are the key features producers should look for when evaluating machines to support leaner teams.

Every farmer has a moment when the tractor doesn’t seem to perform like it used to – a little more slip in soft ground, a little more fuel burned to finish the same job. A smarter, more affordable path to better performance often starts where few people look first: the tires.

JCB's new 6000 Series tractor aims to satisfy the needs of farmers looking for machinery with 240 to 330 horsepower.

When a winter storm knocks out the grid, even for a few hours, it can put livestock health, milk quality and business operations at serious risk.

When equipment is used for jobs it wasn’t designed to do, efficiency suffers, wear accelerates and operators feel the strain.

Winter weather creates some of the most difficult operating conditions for dairy producers. From frozen feed gates to snow-clogged barnyards and subzero starts, equipment and operator efficiency can take a serious hit if not properly prepared.

There are many ways to optimize the efficiency of farms, but one of the most effective manners is by doing so with the equipment already installed on the dairy. And, with hot weather not too many months away, now may be the time to consider equipment tune-ups.