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Case IH Quadtrac 620 costs around $3,000,000. It has a 12900cc six-cylindered powered. John Deere 9620RX, which costs around $2,800,000, comes with a Cummins QSX15 engine with a total displacement of 14900cc. I am just curious to know what else sets these tractors apart?

President Biden recommitted the United States to the Paris climate agreement, an accord designed to avert catastrophic global warming. Do you think countries are doing enough to curb carbon emissions? Also, how can farmers play their part?

Without healthy soil, there cannot be environmentally sound, profitable, and productive agricultural systems. How best can we manage or improve the quality of this critical resource? Regulation of water and air quickly comes to mind.

Most people assume that raising animals in a traditional backyard is easy. However, this is a venture that requires careful and detailed planning. There has to be some space for the garden, and the environment should be clean and healthy. If you had to start, which animals would you pick?

According to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO),about one-third of the world's food production goes to waste before people consume it. What are some of the methods farmers can use to prevent crop loss amidst the usual challenges they face?

I have, for a long time, toyed with the idea of joining a farmers association. For one, information spreads fast when we work together. Also, there are economic benefits when farmers help each other, plus different skills are better used. What did you consider before deciding to join a group?

Much as winter can be a relief for most of us (a much-needed rest after an extended growing season),it can equally be full of challenges. Ice, the freezing temperature, or ice can wreak havoc. How do you usually get through this season?

The main inspiration for me is to be able to explore the great outdoors and herd. I am looking at it from a business angle though I have heard that there are low-profit margins here. What approach should I adopt?

All farmers would love tips on how to simplify their work on the farm, and that includes handling livestock too. One thing I learned very early is to consider light sources and sun angles when setting up a working chute. Odd color patterns and shadows may confuse and stop them.

What do you use as a guiding principle when choosing seed corn? There is a range of choices, from conventional hybrids to fully stacked hybrids. Yield potential is usually the first thing that comes to mind for me.

How would you fully utilize a 1-acre farm? Some options I have gathered include raising worms to sell as bait, growing gourmet or medicinal mushrooms, creating fishing lakes for paying customers or raising specialty animals like llama, ostriches, or deer.

Mechanization is a threat to unskilled labor and could soon displace it. The usual benefits include encouraging large scale production and also improving the quality of farm produce. There is also the threat of environmental degradation like pollution and social erosion. How can this be avoided...

It can be difficult for a farmer to figure out what to buy when on a limited budget. However, some farm equipment can help the farmer maintain the farm more efficiently. In my opinion, a tractor(s),farm truck, plastic much layer, an irrigation system, and manure spreader are necessary to have.

Cattle can struggle in intensely cold weather, hence affecting weight gain or milk production. What are your remedies to keep them going during winter? For starters, there should be a continuous water supply as water sources can freeze during this time. Cattle need between 1 and 2 gallons of...

Is drip irrigation only suitable for drought-prone regions? Yes, it can reduce a farm's water consumption by as much as 60 percent and increase crop yield by 90 percent, but does this net off with the cost of installation?

Choosing raw honey should be a straightforward process, but since regulations around labeling are not strict, we can't trust anything we pick from the shelves. Again, not all the honey from locally grown stores will meet individual standards. Should you sample flavors and strengths until you...

Farm machinery is not cheap, and breakdowns are generally expensive to repair. Neglecting to maintain machinery can result from workers lacking the technical know-how, hence getting all operators up to date on maintenance and operation requirements is vital. How often do you lubricate the moving...

Should you rent or buy a farm without prior hands-on experience with farming? What are the chances of success for a farmer with little experience? I assume that it is better to start as a tenant than a purchaser?

What are some of the things to consider before deciding to start a ranch? I have previously heard that the type, location, and size are important considerations. What is the least amount a farmer can spend?

From what I have read before, the animals most commonly infected include sheep, cattle, goats and pigs. Horses seem to be the least common culprits. All the same, routine veterinary care is necessary, irrespective of the animals that are being bred or reared.