The John Deere 2520 is a name that can confuse many tractor buyers because John Deere used the 2520 model number for two very different tractors. One is a classic row-crop tractor from the late 1960s and early 1970s. The other is a modern compact utility tractor designed for property owners, small farms, landscaping, mowing, … Read more
Buying used farm equipment at auction can be one of the smartest ways to upgrade your operation without paying full dealership prices. Across the United States, online and timed auctions now give farmers, contractors, dealers, and equipment resellers access to tractors, combines, planters, tillage tools, hay equipment, trailers, trucks, and attachments from multiple states in … Read more
Finding affordable replacement parts for a compact tractor can feel frustrating, especially when a dealer quote costs more than expected. Whether you own a John Deere, Kubota, New Holland, Ford, Massey Ferguson, Kioti, Mahindra, or Case IH compact tractor, one thing is clear: new OEM parts are not always cheap. That is why more tractor … Read more
Old Timers Day 2026 is returning to the American Tractor Museum in Perryville, Missouri, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, bringing together antique tractor fans, farming families, collectors and visitors who want to experience agricultural history up close. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum, located at 508 N. Main … Read more
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will contact more than 90,000 U.S. farmers and ranchers as part of the 2026 June Agricultural Survey, one of the most important crop data collection efforts of the year. The survey will gather information on planted acreage, harvested acreage, grain stocks, biotech crop usage, livestock, land use, and production … Read more
Not every restored tractor is meant to sit under a shed, shine at weekend shows, and spend the rest of its life avoiding dirt. Some machines were built to work, and the 1969 John Deere 2520 tractor is a perfect example of that old-school durability. For many collectors, a restored tractor becomes a display piece. … Read more
There’s something almost surreal about walking through an old tractor salvage yard. Rows of faded green, red, and orange tractors sitting quietly in the weeds. Some are missing engines. Others have no tires, no hoods, or half their parts stripped away years ago. To most people, it looks like a graveyard. But to tractor enthusiasts … Read more
In spring 2026, across the Cumberland Plateau and the Great Smoky Mountains, local homesteaders and farmers are urgently upgrading their land-clearing gear. The recent shifts in weather patterns have left the hillsides slicker and more treacherous than ever before. If you are operating heavy machinery on these steep grades, knowing exactly what equipment to trust … Read more
Correct tire pressure isn’t just a number—it’s a critical engineering setting that directly impacts your fuel costs, soil health, and the lifespan of your tractor. Why Tractor Tire Pressure Matters More Than Ever Modern agriculture in 2026 has moved far beyond guesswork. While previous generations relied on visual checks, today’s rising fuel prices and soil … Read more
On April 2026, farmers and landowners across the country are discovering that selling a junk tractor isn’t just about clearing space; it’s a lucrative strategy to extract top dollar from salvage yards and private buyers by leveraging current scrap metal prices. Let’s be brutally honest for a second. That rusted hunk of metal sinking into … Read more