FARNHAMVILLE, Ia. – Bill Vote loves a good tractor pull. The roar of the engines and the sight of a machine struggling to drag a tremendous load down a track appeal to the Farnhamville man. And he’s a ...

Bill Vote, president of the association, said depending on the track and weather, he’s seen open class tractors pull up to 1,000 pounds of lead blocks or a person. It all starts with some gears and a ...

An electric tractor that’s entirely powered by the sun could boost crop yields for farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and in doing so, improve access to electricity. Developed by Aftrak, a business spun ...

Most people don't usually think of robots running farms. But it is the future, and those behind developing the technology are pointing to its benefits. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

In 1996 my wife and I purchased a house on 15 acres in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The land, which had been neglected for many years, consisted of about two acres of lawn, another two acres of ...

For Gary Larsen, the love of toy tractors began as a child, looking up to his uncle, an implement dealer in Simms. No, it started before that. Actually, it probably started when Larsen, 75, was a baby ...

Small tractors, big garden dreams Compact and sub-compact tractors are giving home gardeners and small-scale growers the tools to handle big outdoor tasks efficiently. Outfitted with the right ...

As the global agricultural landscape evolves, small farmers face the dual challenge of rising input costs and the need to adopt cleaner and more efficient technologies. Electric tractors, powered by ...

A belly-mounted finish mower makes lawn mowing fast and easy. Some tractors, such as this New Holland, features articulated front axles for steering in tight spots. No single piece of equipment can ...

FARNHAMVILLE , Iowa (AP) - Bill Vote loves a good tractor pull. The roar of the engines and the sight of a machine struggling to drag a tremendous load down a track appeal to the Farnhamville man. And ...