Sampling Of Stories Featured in the Current Issue of FARM SHOW Magazine:
Homemade Corn Sheller Perfect For Small Farm
Due to last year’s bumper corn crop, Patrick Burrington needed a quicker and more efficient way to shell the cobs harvested from his 1/4-acre field.
“I use the corn for animal feed, making corn flour, bread, grits, and tortillas,” says Burrington. “After try...
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Slick Adapter To Move Garbage Bins
Nicholas Streenz wanted to make it easier for his grandpa to move a full wheeled garbage container to the end of his driveway, so he built a lifting tool that mounts to the 3-pt. hitch of a tractor. Streenz works as a welder and metal fabricator, job experience that allowed him to fabricate the ha...
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Swivel Reduces Maintenance On Manure Injectors
Installing the new Contour Master Swivel (CMS) from Vertical Till Injector (VTI) reduces maintenance and replacement costs, according to the company. The new swivel is a torsion rubber design that handles contours better with no grease points.
“We’ve had a s...
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Skid Steer Arm Hitch Moves Equipment Easily
Harlen Grovom packs away equipment the easy way with his hydraulic arm-equipped skid steer. He even uses it to start troublesome tractors.
“It’s easy to push tractors, trailers, and even 4-wheel wagons into place,” says Grovom.
Grovom used a 5-ft. length...
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A Junk Shop Full Of Treasures
When Craig Olson opened Acme Junk Co. 8 years ago, part of his motivation was to collect and creatively repurpose old items. Now, with 10,000 sq. ft. of vintage treasures in his Amery, Wis., store, he spends more time guiding shoppers on how to put their own pieces together. For example, with a co...
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‘Smiling’ Sheep Gaining Popularity In U.S.
Herdwick sheep, known as the smiling sheep, are born with black bodies and white faces. The first semen was imported to North America in 2008. Increased availability of frozen semen is expanding the genetic base, and several breeders are establishing a national breed registry.
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