How agriculture works thread

[ArlyA]

Pictures of our former square back 45. I ended up selling it twice. Someone bought the header then over 10 years later after no return for the rest sold the combine itself to someone in Ohio. Last I knew it was running.View attachment 831819View attachment 831820View attachment 831821

Year it was built?

 

[LHF2019]

Year it was built?

I will have to get back with that. I want to say ‘64. Not sure if the year shows up on my depreciation after dad’s passing. Or if i have it my computer. The other place is old note cards grandpa used for all purchases and put repair notes on.

 

[ArlyA]

Interesting film of Allis Chalmers tractor plant back in its day and today. Lots of old films are included. The closed in 1985 and I subsequently have meet people who worked there..

 

[sixdogs]

ArlyA--very interesting film.

 

[ArlyA]

Here is a cool video of Allis tractors and implements at work.

 

[ArlyA]

Another from Allis more about tillage. Film is pretty rustic.

 

[ArlyA]

Now sure why the infatuated with Allis but here is a recent show of them in Hutchinson MN. Been there a few times! When I grew up we had little C model with a narrow front end.

 

[ArlyA]

The recent show in Hutchinson MN must have been quite an experience, especially with the nostalgia of growing up with a little C model with a narrow front end. It's amazing how tractors and agricultural machinery connect us to our past and bring back cherished memories.
I'm curious to know more about your experiences with these tractors and your insights into how agriculture works. If you ever want to share more stories or information, feel free to do so. And if you're looking for additional resources or discussions on agriculture, the link to resopp-sn.org might be a valuable source for you.

Folks, I can't decide, is this spam?

 

[sixdogs]

Folks, I can't decide, is this spam?

I'll take a guess with, "do bears live in the woods?"

 

[ultrarunner]

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I'll take a guess with, "do bears live in the woods?"

I've had thousands of dollars in Bear damage at the cabin...

First time and second time black bear known as Hank the Tank damaged the propane tank letting all the contents escape.

Times 3 and 4 Hank broke through the door and made a mess inside and evidence Hank was sleeping in Grandma's bed.

I think if you were outside and frail the bears would get you at the cabin before wild dogs, wolf's, etc...

Law Enforcement has a hands off policy and refers all to Fish and Game which councils on not bothering the Bears... city of South Lake Tahoe California.

 

[ArlyA]

Where John Deere came from and got into the plow business.

 

[ArlyA]

This historical one is near and dear to my heart but I had no idea that a couple of farm boys developed the skid steer in western MN.

 

[ultrarunner]

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_fE8Yu73pde2VPtzJ8tUQ

Several short videos about inventor John Deere and his homes.

John Deere (inventor) - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

I wonder how many descendants are with the company now?

 

[ultrarunner]

At age 21 John Deere's son Charles assumed nearly total control of the financial end of the business, freeing his father to run the manufacturing side.

Having weathered the company’s many money problems, Charles Deere looked forward to the 1860s. He expanded the general catalog and even embellished it with a few woodcut illustrations of the gold medals recently awarded to John Deere walking plows. Tempering Charles’ enthusiasm, his father offered him sound advice in a letter:

“Bear in mind that keeping expenditures within income means self-respect, independence and a competency, while the reverse, expenditure beyond income, leads to mortification and ultimate failure.”

Charles must have taken his father’s advice seriously because the Deere & Company Archives has a handwritten note signed by Charles Deere stating that, “I will never from this Seventh day of February Eighteen Hundred Sixty AD put my name to a paper that I do not expect to pay—so help me God

 

[CesarNash]

It's impressive how Charles Deere took the reins at such a young age, balancing the financial side while his dad steered the manufacturing ship.

That advice from John Deere about managing expenditures is timeless wisdom, isn't it? "Self-respect, independence, and competency" – words to live by, even beyond the world of agriculture.

And how cool is it that Charles took his dad's advice to heart? That handwritten note adds a personal touch to the commitment.

Speaking of a personal touch, ever thought about exploring the concept of moulding in agriculture in the context of John Deere's legacy? Could be an interesting fusion of tradition and innovation!

 

[BnRidge]

One of the exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago.

 

[JethroB]

I agreed yesterday to allow perennial peanuts be planted on my 20 acres of row crop land. Cotton was grown mostly in the past. The foliage will be cut & baled 2-3 times a year for high quality hay in this multi-year endeavor. These peanut varieties do not produce nuts. Some call it the Alfalfa of the South. This is new to me and going to be interesting. (I hope ) Example:

 

[paulsharvey]

Jethro, when you say, "allowed to be planted" is this land your leasing out? If so, how long is the lease? Reason I ask, is perineal peanuts have a pretty high initial cost, between seed costs, the PH required, ect. Or are we talking, you allowed yourself to get talked into planting? Not that it's bad, but it has a pretty high investment cost, and I wouldnt expect a traditional 3-5 year lease ground making it back? Maybe I'm wrong

People still do some, but not nearly as much, bale traditional peanut hay, but my understanding is, the sand wears the balers out pretty fast, making it not worth it.

 

[JethroB]

Jethro, when you say, "allowed to be planted" is this land your leasing out? If so, how long is the lease? Reason I ask, is perineal peanuts have a pretty high initial cost, between seed costs, the PH required, ect. Or are we talking, you allowed yourself to get talked into planting? Not that it's bad, but it has a pretty high investment cost, and I wouldnt expect a traditional 3-5 year lease ground making it back? Maybe I'm wrong

People still do some, but not nearly as much, bale traditional peanut hay, but my understanding is, the sand wears the balers out pretty fast, making it not worth it.

Hi Pauls, I suppose I was being a bit facetious. The rather large peanut/cotton/cattle farmer who is also my neighbor approached me last week about him planting perennial peanuts on my fields for hay. We have been on a year-to-year handshake rental agreement for many years. He wanted me to commit to a minimum of seven year lease for this. He will bear all costs and effort. They will also be planting same for the first time on some of their unirrigated “corners” too. I believe I am in good hands. Very good folks.

A concern was the same view for multiple years from my porch. . Thanks for your interest and concern.

 

[ArlyA]

Iowa PBS made this film called "tractor wars" which is really the history mechanization of farms in the USA. What a great film! I had no idea Henry Ford had a large percent of the tractor market for X years but wouldn't update his design.. It is a hour long.