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When my brother and his son invited me to ride along in the field the other day, I jumped at the opportunity. Writing would have to wait. A farm surrounds our 3-acre lot. Writing about large and small farm machinery , agricultural technology and all sorts...

It's happened to all of us. They close their doors and cut off the phones. So what happened to my friend? The reason he contacted me was I've written several stories about using that piece of equipment on my ATV.

For the modern farmer, a quality ATV or UTV is an invaluable machine that can accomplish a lot of work for its size. Check out these 10 ways that you can use your ATV or UTV for farm work.

You might need to change the air filter even more often if you operate in dusty conditions. Go with your dealer's advice on this. Use a battery maintainer to keep it topped off. This article originally appeared in the November/December 2015 issue of Hobby...

A simple rope with a D-ring attached to the receiver hitch would work nicely. Using your machine for ­hunting can be yet another way to really get the best bang for your buck—pun intended.

They can handle the biggest payload, up to a ton in some models, and are the vehicle of choice for farmers who work in vineyards and orchards, or ranchers who carry lots of gear and materials.

This article originally ran in the January/February 2017 issue of Hobby Farms. Although it's not as common as it was a hundred years ago, it's an inexpensive tool that allows you to scoop up a load of dirt or manure, transport it and dump it—all without...

Honda's newest side-by-side UTV is small enough for your farm but durable enough to take on all your farm throws at it. The expense of a new tractor , UTV or ATV can weigh heavily on our already tight budgets, the upkeep of larger machinery is often outside...

Here are some factors to consider. Two of the primary tools for dealing with snow (aside from the tried-and-true snow shovel ) are the snow blower and the snow plow. The question is: do you need a snow blower, a snow plow or both?

Some of these usable implements come in packages combining two or more tools in one towable unit. ATVs typically haul around 100 pounds on the front rack and 200 pounds on the rear, depending on the machine.

This story originally appeared in the November/December 2017 issue of Hobby Farms. Check UTV Drive Belt: Many UTVs are belt-driven, and this belt should be examined and replaced as needed.

Rather than attempt to carry all of the required tools yourself—something I have done on occasion!—it's much easier (and less tiresome) to let your ATV do the job. If you've constructed large pastures with a lot of fencing, you know that erecting...

Choose a generator for your farm now, before a power outage proves how much you need one. “The aging utility grid and severe weather are combining to cause outages that are more frequent and last longer,” says Cathy Olig, senior channel manager of...

If you need to primarily mow grass and do other small jobs, a compact tractor or even a zero-turn mower may be the answer.” Lyons sells ATVs, tractors, implements and zero-turn mowers.

With the rising price of gas, the inevitable news stories will remind us to check our tire pressure to save fuel. I recently bought a digital tire gauge, in part because pen-type gauge readings are increasingly inaccurate the lower the tire psi.

Combining rustic beauty with the strength of rough-cut timbers, Sand Creek will focus on your dream structure while maintaining the American heritage and authenticity of a traditional barn.

If he does suggest replacing the unit, I'll be a slightly more informed buyer, thanks to a recent conversation I had at the Sioux Falls Farm Show. While visiting with a hydraulic-equipment supplier, I mentioned looking for a larger pump for my loader.

Stockpiling the leaves, instead of simply raking up a pile and shredding them, means having to move them. Life is good when it's simple, and it doesn't get any simpler than this. The tarp is easy to load, too, a lot easier than a cart or pickup box.

“Wider-cut mowers are a better choice for broad expanses.” When it comes to wide cut, you could go with a 20-foot flex-wing cutter from Land Pride that requires a 260-horsepower tractor.

Whether your farm usually experiences a light dusting or a heavy blizzard, you'll need the proper snow-removal equipment to keep your farm operating smoothly through the winter months.

Portable Chain-saw Mill Granberg International has been turning chain saws into portable sawmills for almost 40 years. Granberg has custom-made bars and milling attachments up to 8 feet long for extra-large-diameter timber.

Caring for and living off the land are at the forefront of farmers minds, and these pieces of equipment make doing both a whole lot easier. From grinding up tree branches and shredding leaves into tiny pieces, leaf shredders and wood chippers not only...

Attachments include a bucket, a blade and a posthole auger. I also didn't need a lot of power, as the fields and pastures were rented to a nephew. In the end, I went with the 499cc Honda Foreman, due in large part to Honda's reputation for dependability...

One of the positive aspects of the new tool display is dirty tools will be front and center, begging for attention every time we step into the garage. I took advantage of the move to scrub the spades and post-hole digger of accumulated dirt in preparation...

Have fun with this project. Allow 2 inches of waterer space per chicken. If you lock up your birds at night, provide water inside the structure; if they are free-ranging at all times, it will be easier for you and just as convenient for them to have the...

Tractors, lawn mowers, ATVs, chainsaws, snow blowers—farmers use a lot of loud equipment, so it's important to own noise-cancelling earplugs or earmuffs. If it seems like loud machines are a big part of life on the farm, well, that's because they are.

This could be as simple as a soaker hose connected to your outdoor spigot or as complicated as multi-level drip-irrigation system. Backhoe Andy Rogers/Flickr If digging is your thing, a backhoe is your tool; if you don't plan to dig holes on a regular...