Instead of investing in large capital expenses, beginning farmers like Maxwell are looking at ways they can join the agriculture industry without the unmanageable debt load. Maxwell is among a growing number of new farmers using lower cost ways to get into the business as prices have escalated for farm necessities like land, machinery and fuel. Coming up with a better path into agriculture is becoming increasingly important as the field continues to lose farmers, said Steve Deller, a...

Farmers should remember that many people don t realize tractors and other agricultural machinery often can t travel faster than 25 miles per hour. It s especially important to use front reflectors or tape when the edges of towed equipment extend beyond the left side of the tractor to alert oncoming traffic of the protruding equipment. Collisions on public roadways involving farm machinery take place each year, especially during the busy spring planting and fall harvest times. To help other...

Caterpillar is the worlds largest supplier of industrial and agricultural machinery. This event will feature the World of Outlaws Sprint Series August 24th & 25th at Skagit Speedway. NC Machinery's General Manager, Rick Circle added "This is a great event for our company to showcase our products. The demographics the World of Outlaws bring to Skagit Speedway are just what we are looking for" Sales Manager Terry Albright commented " We have a lot of customers that go to Skagit Speedway and...

Antique engines and tractors will be for sale, with a consignment auction at 1 p. Antiques, crafts on sale at Jay Fairgrounds today. The event is sponsored by Jay County 4-H Clubs. This article does not have any comments associated with it. Also this week, but at the Tri State Club grounds, the Tri-State Swap/Sell Meet will be Monday through May 20. The following weekend at the fairgrounds, the Gold Wing Road Riders Association will have their Spring Wing Ding, 2-7 p. About 500-600...

China warns of accidents in agricultural sector for better safety record 12/5/2007 11:28 Chinese farmers were warned yesterday to take precautions against work-related accidents, especially when machinery was involved, in a campaign to improve its safety record. China warns of accidents in agricultural sector for better safety record 12/5/2007 11:28 Chinese farmers were warned yesterday to take precautions against work-related accidents, especially when machinery was involved, in a...