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Extracting stuck tractors and farm equipment safely

Selecting the right recovery tools and following the proper steps can keep a bad situation, like stuck equipment, from getting worse by harming the individuals involved.

November 9, 2023

Cheryl DeCooman

Every farmer from time to time gets their tractor or farm equipment stuck in the mud. Although it may seem inevitable, there are ways to avoid getting stuck; however, once stuck in the mud it is important to get unstuck in the safest possible way to minimize the risk of an injury or damaging the equipment.

Prioritize safety when using pressure washers

High pressure can cause serious injuries. Before using a pressure washer, wear protective gear, follow guidelines and inspect equipment.

October 31, 2023

Cheryl DeCooman

The most common injury caused by pressure washers are lacerations, followed by bruises, punctures and eye injuries.

Equipment Hub: Prioritizing wheel loader safety on dairy operations

October 12, 2023

Jacob Sherman

Understand top wheel loader features to be better protected on the farm.

Motorized equipment safety: On and off the farm

Farm equipment and vehicles are risky; both drivers and pedestrians must be cautious. Safety training, visibility, maintenance and precautions are crucial to keeping everyone safe.

September 21, 2023

Cheryl DeCooman

Farm equipment, and motorized vehicles in general, are dangerous. It is important that not only the driver is diligent in operating the equipment safely, but that all pedestrians near the vehicle are also aware of the dangers and act accordingly.

Automated calf feeders may raise bar for top-notch calf raisers

September 13, 2023

This article will briefly synthesize the benefits of automated feeding over manual feeding, as well as using data for calf management, and how data collected in early life might be related to cow performance.

Testing your diagnostic skills – Fuel filter sludge and flex-fuel engines

July 19, 2023

Ray Bohacz

Four opinions on fuel sludge and flex fuel – and which one has better advice?

Preventative maintenance on equipment, buildings improves farm safety

Servicing equipment and facilities on a regular schedule is a way to prevent serious failures and improve the performance and longevity of machinery and buildings.4

May 30, 2023

Cheryl DeCooman

One of the best things you can do to prevent injuries on your farm is to conduct preventative maintenance and ensure everything is it in good working order.

Testing your diagnostic skills – Stalling engines, tractor coolant leak, microswitches, battery charge

April 20, 2023

Ray Bohacz

The coffee group never agrees on stalling engines, tractor coolant leaks or anything else. Who's right?

Seven considerations for converting a tiestall barn to a robotic milking system

Renovating an existing tiestall barn for a robotic milking system is a cost-effective way to introduce automation on the farm. Consider these seven factors to successfully make the transition.

March 7, 2023

Richard Franta

Automated milking systems have gained popularity in recent years for a variety of reasons, whether it is reducing labour, gaining a more flexible schedule or desiring herd management data.