About Me

Talking About Agricultural Practices

Hello, my name is Erin. Welcome to my site about agricultural practices. I grew up on a farm and participated in the daily chores required for upkeep. The farm work started early in the morning and often extend until well past normal bedtime hours. Sometimes there were even emergencies that required getting up in the middle of the night and staying up until dawn. I will talk about these tasks and the practices required to successfully complete each job. I hope you will follow along with my site to learn about the agricultural world. Thanks for visiting. See you again soon.

3 Qualities To Look For In A Livestock Scale

Posted on October 18, 2021

Ranchers who want to sell their livestock for a profit are typically paid by the pound. It can be extremely helpful to track how much an animal weighs over the course of time. This information can be used to adjust feed levels in order to maximize profits when the time to sell your animals arrives. Purchasing a livestock scale to keep at your ranch is the easiest way to accurately measure the weight of your animals. [Read More]

Great DIY Projects For Vintage Egg Cartons

Posted on July 13, 2021

Old egg cartons do not always have to end up in the trash. A lot of these cartons have some pretty unique visuals and can be repurposed. Here are some projects that would benefit from old or vintage egg cartons. Custom Light Fixtures When you want to put up lights around your home, getting fixtures is important for being able to direct where the light goes. However, a lot of light fixtures are fairly expensive. [Read More]

Common Tractor Maintenance Needs

Posted on January 11, 2021

Like any other vehicle, your tractor needs regular maintenance. Some maintenance tasks need to be done daily. Others have to be done at so many hours of use (similar to miles on a car). Your tractor's owner's manual will give you a basic schedule of specific maintenance for your make and model. Many of these can be done at home, but you can also have a tractor repair service do them for you. [Read More]

Three Tips For Buying Used Farm Equipment

Posted on June 24, 2018

If you need a big piece of farm equipment, you can often save thousands of dollars by buying used. There are perfectly serviceable combines, harvesters, and tractors out there that are no longer used and being sold by their original owners. However, since used farm equipment does not come with a warranty, you need to be careful what you buy. Here are three tips to ensure you get functional equipment at a fair price. [Read More]