Farm Equipment editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great farm machinery industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web:

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Get to Know John Froelich, Inventor of the Gas-Powered Tractor

His gasoline traction engine, as it was first known, ignited stunning improvements in agricultural productivity.

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John Froelich (1849-1933) of Iowa invented the gas-powered tractor in 1892, instantly igniting a global revolution in agriculture. (Public Domain)

When Allis-Chalmers Was One of the World’s Largest Manufacturers

Allis-Chalmers was in a class by itself. Through Milwaukee’s long reign as the self-proclaimed “Machine Shop of the World,” the homegrown giant produced some of the heaviest machines in some of the largest shops on Earth. From steam engines in the late 1800s through nuclear power plants in the mid-1900s, Allis-Chalmers practically defined manufacturing. Read more in this article from Milwaukee Magazine.

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Photo courtesy of Milwaukee County Historical Society

Assessing the State of Ag Banking With Alan Hoskins

In this episode of the Moving Iron Podcast, Casey Seymour interviews Alan Hoskins from American Farm Mortgage about the current state of ag banking. They discuss early planting, potential interest rate changes, crop prices, succession planning, and the importance of looking at financials on an accrual-adjusted basis. Alan emphasizes the need for open communication and joint meetings between lenders, merchandisers, and farmers to make informed decisions. He also encourages producers to regularly review their financials and consider the long-term implications of their plans.

RDO Talks with The Millennial Farmer

Tony Kramer, podcast host and planting technology product manager, discusses the adoption of farm technology with Zach Johnson, a 5th generation family farmer and YouTuber. Johnson shares his experience adding ExactRate Liquid Fertilizer System and ExactShot to his planter. Watch Kramer and Johnson talk about precision upgrade kits and how these solutions improve daily operations.

A Nice Reminder to Never Give Up

Twice this week, this famous Olympic video clip was shared with our editors from 2 different sources. A Timeless “never give up” story…

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Product Video of the Week: Zimmerman Manufacturing Showcases New Strip-Till Products

Dan Guenther of Zimmerman Manufacturing highlights the company’s new narrow fold strip-till bar and showcases updates to the Contour King Strip-Till units, Yield King sidedress bar and Razor NH3 bar.

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