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    How Many Tons Of Corn Per Acre

    Down here, 90 bu/acre. County average is 75. That is non irrigated. Double that for irrigation.
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    3 Point Hitch Stuck In Up Position

    If you are referring to the toplink, it will not cause the lift arms to hang up. They are hydraulic powered. I know on my big tractor, if the Draft lever is all the way back - the lift arms will stay up until the Draft lever is moved down. Freaked me out the first time. I keep Draft pinned down...
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    How To Test An Electric Fence

    Use the back of your hand and tap it. The shock will cause immediate fist closing reaction away from wire. Will tell you if shock is hot enough, meters only tell if on/off. Dont touch it with palm side, imagine the impact of grasping a hot wire!
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    Are pollinators and beekeepers asking for too much?

    I keep Bees as well. I use Rup & 2-4D on corn & Gramoxone for burndown to notill. I dont use pesticide except around buildings and actually spray the ground under hives to control ants & Small Hive Beetles. In heavy Ag areas, use of psticides has taken a heavy toll on pollinators, not just bees...
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    Kinze 3600 12 Row Planter

    Try NewAgTalk forum. That is where producers discuss things. Search and should be lots of threads on Kinze 12r
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    How Many Ears On A Stalk Of Corn

    2 1big & 1 small
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    Honey Bees forage

    This time of year, the trees are main source of pollen.
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    How Deep Is Top Soil

    In the MS Delta, it is 12 feet deep.
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    How To Move Dirt Without A Tractor

    Best way to move dirt without a tractor is a shovel.
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    Ken, I am looking for a small grain cleaner and short (16') auger for field corn to use in...

    Ken, I am looking for a small grain cleaner and short (16') auger for field corn to use in wildlife feeders. I will clean 500 Bu of corn and 100 Bu of sunflower. Please keep your eyes open for me. Thanks, Rod Hubbard aka- Kneedeep
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    Roundup 2 4 D Tank Mix

    I use Rup & atrazine on field corn. Chems have to be mixed properly to blend correctly or it clumps up and is difficult to clean up. Also, to prevent foaming, water is added from the bottom. Hanging a hose in spray tank foams up bad and contains most of the chem molecules. Read and follow...
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    Getting old and adapting

    Grow crops that sell good and easy to deal with. Sweet corn, peas, tomatoes can be harvested standing or on a big wheel garden stool. I added a step on big tractor and use PATS quick hitch to hook up equipment. Keep PTO & hydraulic tips clean & lube for easy use. If it hurts, dont do it. Good...
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    Calculate Bushels In Grain Bin

    Google 'On line conversions'. I found one for gravity wagon
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    Fingernail Ripped Off Will It Grow Back

    I bet that hurt! I have issues with big toe nail, it grew back but thick and ugly. Have to file it down sometimes to trim.
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    What To Do With Corn Stalks After Harvest

    I mow after harvest so the stalks will touch dirt to speed up composting. Doing full no-till this year.
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    How Many Gallons Of Spray Per Acre

    I read and follow the label for proper & safe us of chemicals. In MS, some chemicals require a certification course, which is chemical use, storage and safety. I gained a huge amount of information at the class. The liability for chemical use and mis-use is squarely on the shoulders of the user...
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    Where is your farm?

    40 acres in the MS Delta. Great Duck & Deer hunting area. I grow corn, soybean, rice for wildlife.
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    How To Run A Scraper

    You got a picture of your scraper?
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    What are the options for retiring an older tractor?

    Drain the fluids out and take it to local scrap yard. It should be worth $50.
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    TractorHouse

    I use tractorhouse to find equipment within my 'Willing to Drive for a Deal' area. Also a good idea of what stuff is worth. Lots of Auction sites that will give what it brought price. Gives me a idea of max amount to pay for a fair deal. Last tractor I bought was through a dealer who is honest...
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