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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Mentor Puts Employment on the Line for ‘Rookie’ Writer

“A career-defining moment for me happened in the late 1950s when I was a dairy science student at Michigan State University (MSU). I was the sixth generation raised on a Michigan dairy farm, and I started pondering being the first in 100-plus years not to return to the farm. That is, I was starting to come to grips with my lack of interest in heading back home to milk cows, lug hay bales and wake each day before sunrise,” writes Lessiter Media founder Frank Lessiter. An earlier experience with Del Grove of Michigan Farmer, not only influenced a new ag journalist but also influenced Frank's content-first philosophy that would prove unique among ag media companies.

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A Little Holiday Weekend Entertainment

Our monthly managers meeting went down a rabbit hole on the average human’s ability to digest a gallon of milk in 60 minutes, which prompted the distribution of the YouTube video below. We also recently learned of a weekly high-school age milk-chugging contest held each Saturday night in the Woodman’s grocery store parking lot, attended by the offspring of Farm Equipment staff. Anything that can be done to keep dairy product consumption going strong!

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Newly Released Second Edition of World's First No-Till History Book Makes Perfect Father's Day Gift

Father's Day is quickly approaching, and we have the ideal gift idea. Introducing the remarkable second edition of From Maverick to Mainstream: A History of No-Till Farming written by No-Till Farmer, founding editor Frank Lessiter. Originally released in 2018, this captivating hardbound book takes you on a decade-by-decade journey from when scientists first toyed with no-till in the 1950s to today — including global trends and a look at the future of no-till farming.

Second Edition of World's First No-Till History Book

United Ag & Turf Enters U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success Program

United Ag & Turf, NE and United Construction & Forestry announced their commitment to guarantee job interviews for any U.S. Army soldier or veteran interested in employment. Our companies officially entered the U.S. Army's Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. United Ag & Turf, NE President Scott Miller, and United Construction & Forestry and United Ag & Turf, CEO Eric Driscoll (pictured left to right) are presented plaques after a formal signing ceremony today in Scarborough, Maine. Learn more about the PaYS program at: www.armypays.com

Product Video of the Week: Schulte TPX318 Rotary Cutter

For today’s product news, we want to show you Schulte TPX318 Rotary Cutter. Take a look and let us know your thoughts in the commenting field below.

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