Posted in General, News, Tractors, tagged Agriculture, Combines, Farm Equipment, Farming, Tractors on May 20, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
With the recent upswing in farm equipment purchases (http://bit.ly/12pkeCz), it got us wondering, what other places beside the U.S. does the farm equipment go? Well, we did some research and found out some interesting facts! Did you know that Canada has consistently been the top importer of American-made equipment? Check out where other countries rank as well below:
Posted in Features, Tractors, Videos, tagged Ag, Agriculture, Case IH, Country Music, farm, Farm Equipment, Farm Machinery, Farm Tractors, Farming, international harvester, John Deere, Tractor Tuesday, Tractors on May 7, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
What goes better with a nice ride around in a tractor than some good ole’ tunes about them! In a follow up to our post Top Ten Songs About Farming, we have created our top ten songs about farm equipment, because after all, we do love farm equipment!
Amarillo Sky – Jason Aldean – This songs brings back the days of riding around on the tractor and hoping for a good harvest.
Take A Back Road- Rodney Atkins – Though this song is not as much about tractors, we cant help but love ” if its going to be a traffic jam, well it better be a tractor man!”
A Man on a Tractor – Rodney Atkins – We love the way this songs captures how great it is to be a farmer and why so many people farm.
Like a John Deere – Sawyer Brown – “He aint no good at giving up no matter how it hurts,” is a great wayt o sum up a farmer’s worth ethic.
John Deere Greene – Joe Diffie – Whether your a red, green or blue fan you have to admit, this song is pretty catchy!
She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy – Kenny Chesney – This tune is as catchy as they come and we can’t help but love when it comes on the radio!
She Cranks My Tractor – Dustin Lynch – What is there not love about a girl who knows tractors? Combine that with the sound of the tractor starting at the beginning and you’ve got one great song! (more…)
Posted in General, News, tagged Ag, Charity, Facebook, Farming, Fastline, Fertilizer on April 23, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
As many of you have seen or heard, the town of West, TX was devastated by a massive explosion at the West Fertilizer Plant, virtually destroying all of the surrounding areas of the plant. Here at Fastline, we work with many companies in Central Texas and know how the explosion has ultimately turned people’s lives upside down. So as a part of the Ag community, we want to provide information for those interested in helping the residents of West, TX. Below are just a few of the various sites established to help with donations for those affected by the tragedy. Please note though that the most needed resource is monetary donations rather than material donations. Every account listed on this page has been verified, however if you chose to donate to another site, please be aware of any scams or fake accounts before donating.
Posted in FFA Chapter Spotlight, tagged Agriculture, Facebook, Farming, Fastline, FFA, spotlight, Twitter on April 10, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Check out our FFA Chapter spotlight recipient, Sauk Centre FFA from Minnesota! They have 21 awesome members and attend the state and National FFA Conventions regularly. Plus, 100 percent of the members are involved in other organizations outside of FFA. Sauk Centre is advised by Duane Lichy.
Do you want to see your FFA Chapter in the pages of a Fastline catalogue read by thousands of people in your area? If so, now is your opportunity! Fastline is accepting submissions for FFA chapters who want to have their moment in the spotlight. The submission process is as easy as can be – just go to www.fastline.com/chapterform and fill out the requested information. Make sure to send us some great pictures of your chapter, whether they are hard at work or just showing off those great jackets – we want to see them! What is another bonus of having your chapter highlighted? We will make sure to (more…)
Posted in Features, Tractor Restoration, Tractors, tagged Agriculture, antique tractor, Farmall H, Farming, restoration, Super MTA, Tractors on April 3, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
One thing we love is a good antique tractor restoration! Check out this one from Adam Snook in Millmont, PA.
This 1953 Farmall Super H was discovered behind an old fella’s house in Troxelville, PA during the summer of 2010. Many community members referred to the man as Hoovey instead of his traditional name Harold. My dad called me one day while I was at work to tell me of his discovery. He was driving along, and noticed two old Farmalls sitting in the weeds behind Hoovey’s house. His first question was “Are you interested in buying two tractors?” I responded by asking what they were, and without reservation, I answered with a firm “Yes” when he said there was a Farmall Super H and a Super MTA. I wanted a Super H to restore for some time, so I immediately staked my claim.
Both tractors had been sitting behind Hoovey’s house without being started for many years, so the gas of course was bad. After about an hour of adjusting points, attaching a make-shift gas tank and swapping old batteries, my dad, Uncle Dave and I fired both tractors in amazement. Neither tractor showed any sign of needing an engine overhaul. Several days later, both were on a roll back on their way to a new home in Millmont, PA.
My tractor (Super H) sat for about one year until I finished my year of teaching, and an additional three months in the Mid-West cutting wheat. Upon my return, I began disassembling the tractor, ordering parts from Steiner, fixing brakes, rebuilding the front (more…)
Posted in Features, News, tagged Agriculture, Community, Farming, Fastline, FFA, FFA Chapter Recognition, FFA support, Youth on March 7, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Fastline knows that many of our readers and their families are involved at some level with the FFA. Fastline has long been a supporter ourselves through scholarships, sponsorship and mentoring. The younger generation of agriculture is important to us.
One more way we’ll soon be supporting the FFA is by spotlighting chapters in the Fastline catalog that’s mailed to producers within their home state. Your FFA chapter can be recognized by simply clicking on the link above and entering your information. If you’re not currently a part of an FFA chapter, please send this information along to your local chapter adviser.
http://www.Fastline.com/ChapterForm
Let Fastline know what your FFA chapter is doing in your community to help develop and grow tomorrow’s agriculture leaders and you may see your chapter spotlight in an upcoming Fastline catalog!
Posted in General, Hot Topics in Ag, tagged Equipment, farm, farmers and ranchers, Farming, Food, ranching, world food day on October 24, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Today is World Food Day. That’s a pretty important topic for all of us, no matter if you farm, ranch, or just eat food of any kind. We found this blog, Buzzard’s Beat, that posted “World Food Day – Kansas Style.” Take a look.
The author, Brandy Buzzard, is an Animal Science graduate student that grew up in the agriculture world. She shares the Kansas Department of Agriculture‘s Kansas Food Day priorities.
As part of the agriculture industry, Fastline knows how important equipment is to the full cycle of farming and feeding people. The iron, service, seed, fertilizer, silos and parts dealers that utilize Fastline are key in the production cycle. Farmers and ranchers need these things and Fastline and Fastline.com provides a way to find them. For information on how to advertise in Fastline, please contact us at 800-626-6409 or find the rep in your area here.
The views and opinions expressed on the Buzzard’s Beat blog and web site are solely those of the original authors and other contributors. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of Fastline, Fastline staff, and/or any/all companies affiliated with Fastline.
Posted in Hot Topics in Ag, tagged Ag, farm, Farming, Grain, NAMA, Soybeans, TerraGator on September 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Sell Grain at Harvest; Store Only if Necessary: Economic trends and concerns over the condition of grain because of the drought suggest there’s little incentive for farmers to store grain this fall… Read More
Watch a Ride and Drive of a Brand-New TerraGator: Ranging from 330 hp to 425 hp, the four TerraGator models for 2013 include the three-wheel chassis TerraGator TG7300, TG8300 and TG9300 and four-wheel chassis TerraGator TG8400… Read More
Highlights From NAMA’s Boot Camp: Marketers. Mechanics. Crop Scouts. These are just some of the hats farmers wear today. Attendees at the 2012 NAMA Boot Camp heard about the many roles farmers play firsthand in a fast-paced kickoff video produced by SFP Productions… Read More
Posted in Hot Topics in Ag, tagged Ag, Agriculture, Case IH, Corn, drought, farm, Farm Progress, Farming, Hurricane, Isaac, Steiger, Yield on August 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Despite Drought, Record-High Farm Incomes Expected:
Increases in income reflect large corn and soybean price increases, as well as large increases in crop insurance indemnities… Read More
Hurricane Isaac Impacts Agriculture:
See how Hurricane Isaac is impacts agriculture, as it passes through the southern United States… Read More
Case IH To Introduce New Steiger Rowtrac:
The unparalleled, proven technology of the Case IH Steiger® Quadtrac™ will now be available in the new 2013 Steiger Rowtrac™… Read more
Farm Progress Show Opens, Demo Plots Yielding 150 Bushels Per Acre:
The 2012 Farm Progress Show dedicates 300 acres to demonstrations and test drives, but at this latitude, some thought has to be put into which corn hybrids will be ready to harvest on the show date… Read More
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