Ag Proud

Four farms, one family vision

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

“He’s probably one of the most successful farmers I know,” says Kyle Rupp of his dad, Gary. “He started from the ground up and made all of this possible.”

New tractor aims to fill the need for day-to-day use plus high-horsepower fieldwork

walt.cooley@agproud.com — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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

Healthy soils, healthy crops, healthy food: The Uhlorn family way

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

For some farms, innovation means introducing conservation practices ahead of the curve. For others, it may look like growing crops outside the “normal” local rotation. Elsewhere, it may mean introducing cutting-edge technology. At Uhlorn Family Farms of Ferdinand, all three are at play.

Early applications open for Progressive Publishing's 2025 editorial internship program

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:46:02 -0400

Agricultural students with training in journalism or communications are invited to apply for Progressive Publishing's 2025 editorial internship program. The deadline for early application consideration is Nov. 1, 2024.

Solutions emerge for drip tape disposal in western Idaho

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

"Currently farmers are tasked with finding a home for used drip tape; sometimes it gets piled up, sometimes it goes to the landfill. Better equipment is being used now that can help get the mud out of the tape, but we still need to find appropriate avenues to utilize the used tape."

Workplace abilities requiring no talent

don@dontyler.com — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:37:49 -0400

Many business leaders and managers complain that they can teach new employees how to do all the tasks required for the job, but too often prospective employees lack the character and attitude necessary to fit their company culture.

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

hotrodfarmer@farmmachinerydigest.com — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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

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

hotrodfarmer@farmmachinerydigest.com — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:19:09 -0400

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

New products for May 2023

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 09:04:14 -0400

Check out some of the latest agricultural products hitting the market.

How to deal with unmet expectations

rmilligan@trsmith.com — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:13:02 -0400

Unmet expectations for performance and behavior are likely the greatest stressor for most, if not all, supervisors. A failure to meet animal or crop goals, arriving late for work and skipping an assigned task are all examples of unmet expectations.

Farm Machinery Digest: Testing your diagnostic skills – Emissions, fuel pickup and electric shocks

hotrodfarmer@farmmachinerydigest.com — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Four friends, four opinions on emissions, fuel pickup and electric shocks. Who is right?

Testing your diagnostic skills – Thermostats, sprayer pump and engine warmup

hotrodfarmer@farmmachinerydigest.com — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:07:39 -0500

Four coffee-drinking friends cannot agree on thermostats, sprayer pumps or engine warmups. Maybe one is smarter than the others – but which one?

New products for March 2023

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 15:52:00 -0500

Claas new-generation tractor additions, a feed-through fly control and faster soil analysis top the list for new products.

The tractor market outlook for 2023

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 11:26:50 -0500

It's counterintuitive. During rates of high interest and recession, you'd think big-ticket items would get pushed out of the budget. The numbers tell a different story with ag equipment.

Equipment Hub: Talking technology

aoverbay@vt.edu — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

So how does one go about telling the difference between a valuable tool and a poor purchase decision?

New products for February 2023

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 18:41:48 -0500

New technologies help with wind speed calculation and recording in-field, and a new technology for increased baling capacity.

A bit about drill bits

aoverbay@vt.edu — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:43:10 -0500

A dentist has nothing on farmers and their drill bits. Not even close.

Starting the year with a (satellite) bang

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 17:53:58 -0500

The first ag-focused satellite launches.

New WOTUS rule creates regulatory uncertainty for farmers

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) issued the following statement regarding the EPA’s and U.S. Department of the Army’s announcement of a final rule on "waters of the U.S." (WOTUS).

WOTUS revised and implications for agriculture

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

On Dec. 30, 2022, the EPA and Department of the Army (the agencies) announced a final rule founded upon the pre-2015 definition of “waters of the U.S." (WOTUS), updated to reflect consideration of Supreme Court decisions, the science and the agencies’ technical expertise.

Crunching your machinery costs is more important than ever

john.molenhuis@ontario.ca — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 08:20:59 -0500

Fuel costs, repairs, labour and interest rates are all factors to consider when investing in machinery. With rising costs, be sure to look at all of your options ahead of time.

Hiring for your farm or ranch during inflation

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:13:58 -0500

Ag wages have seen an increase of seen an average of 15% to 20% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Equipment Hub: Trailer towing balancing act

aoverbay@vt.edu — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 10:27:19 -0500

Been there, done that: It won’t stay hooked but it will hook up. The first bump or bridge, and away she goes.

Testing your diagnostic skills – Brake fluid, exhaust leak, PTO speed

hotrodfarmer@farmmachinerydigest.com — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:45:29 -0400

Four farmers have four opinions on brake fluid, exhaust leaks and PTO speeds. Who's right?

Well, we might as well try

aoverbay@vt.edu — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:07:58 -0400

I was a very lucky young man. I was born to hard-working, capable parents and was raised to know and appreciate their equally hard-working siblings.

Equipment Hub: Making the most of manure

nicholas.holmes@kuhn.com — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:44:39 -0400

The saying “smells like money” when an individual smells manure could not be more accurate than at the present time. With fertilizer costs at record highs, livestock producers must be more cognizant of the byproducts of their animals.

Jenn Coyne and Katie Coyne join Progressive Publishing’s editorial team

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:53:00 -0400

Progressive Publishing welcomed two new editors to its Progressive Dairy team in August.

Understanding your tractor’s air conditioner

aoverbay@vt.edu — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 13:00:01 -0400

“Man, you got it made! Farmers talk about how tough their work is, but I see you riding around in that big tractor with the air conditioner going full-blast.” Ever hear that from a non-farming friend? I sure have. I counter by asking them if they have ever sat in a parked car with the windows up in the full sun – and follow by asking them to consider the realities of a tractor cab.

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