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Articles by Andy Overbay

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Equipment Hub: What’s the condition of your mower-conditioner?

Well‑maintained hay equipment pays for itself, preserving forage quality and reducing the need for added protein and energy supplements in the ration.
June 18, 2026
Andy Overbay

In hay season, equipment downtime isn’t just inconvenient – it’s the fastest way to lose forage quality and profit.


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The handiest tool

The handiest tool on the farm isn’t the latest gadget pushed by social media – it’s the mind that weighs options, runs the numbers and turns experience into sound decisions.
April 8, 2026
Andy Overbay

Before the pencil hits the page – or the wrench tightens the bolt – wisdom, experience and clear-eyed judgment do the real work.


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Equipment Hub: Hay ash content – lessons from the coalfields

Veterinary investigation ruled out disease and uncovered severe tooth wear caused by high soil contamination in forage. The findings highlight how environmental conditions can erode animal performance and longevity.
March 12, 2026
Andy Overbay

What looked like a health mystery turned out to be a lesson in how environment shapes livestock longevity.


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The not-so-fun side of buying new equipment

Record prices helped many operations reinvest in long‑needed equipment, yet tight inventories and higher income created new worries about taxes, timing and cash flow. While neighbors may assume “it must be nice,” most producers are simply catching up after years of sacrifice and deferred maintenance.
February 5, 2026
Andy Overbay

Strong cattle markets have allowed some producers to finally upgrade equipment, but those purchases come with more stress than most people realize.


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Equipment Hub: Perfect planting for spring

A planter or drill that isn’t level or is running on worn openers, closers or coulters can’t deliver consistent seed depth. Rough seedbeds only magnify the problem, causing equipment to rise and fall and leaving seeds too shallow or too deep. Calibration and a smooth surface set the stage for uniform emergence and solid stands.
January 12, 2026
Andy Overbay

Perfect seed placement starts long before the seed hits the soil. From leveling your planter to smoothing the seedbed, small adjustments now prevent big problems later.


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Equipment Hub: Do I need new tires or new rims?

Tires may be the most visible sign of wear, but rims can fail and compromise performance. When tread shortens, clearance issues and ground strikes become real risks, sometimes making a rim change as necessary as new rubber.
January 8, 2026
Andy Overbay

Tread wear is easy to spot, but rims can quietly fail beneath the surface. Knowing when to replace both ensures your tractor stays safe, efficient and ready for the work ahead.


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It's time to consider pasture as a crop

Pasture management is frequently deferred when planting and harvest demand attention, yet it remains a fundamental crop. As the basis of milk and meat production, its neglect diminishes efficiency and profitability across the livestock enterprise.
December 8, 2025
Andy Overbay

Pasture is a vital crop for livestock production. Neglecting its management undermines both milk and meat yields.


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Equipment Hub: Gift ideas for the mechanic, revisited

As Christmas approaches, one seasoned shop veteran revisits his top picks for comfort, clarity and clever storage – because getting up off the floor shouldn’t require a crane.
November 4, 2025
Andy Overbay

Several years ago, Lynn Jaynes, the now-retired editor of this publication, asked writers to share three things that might make a great gift idea for the “mechanic who had everything.”


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Le coin du mécanicien : Futures solutions aux émissions de moteur diesel

November 12, 2024
Andy Overbay

Vous vous souvenez des anciennes ampoules spirales fluorescentes? Elles devaient être la « solution » aux vieilles ampoules à incandescence qui allaient bientôt être éliminées. 


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Farming and sports

Teams and farms are both dependent on having the right people in place and keeping them there as long as possible.
December 20, 2023
Andy Overbay

Farming and sports both require some grit, brains and luck. Being physically tough is important, but being mentally tough makes a bigger difference. In farming and sports, if you give me a choice between talent and heart, I’ll take heart every time.


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