Plugged fuel filters on combines, tractors or trucks can rob valuable time during harvest. Installing or replacing fuel filters on storage tanks is a great way to ensure smooth operations during harvest. Tank filters cost less, too.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced additional label restrictions for the use of approved dicamba formulations in dicamba-tolerant soybeans for the 2020 growing season.

The 2019 World Forage Analysis Superbowl winners were announced Wednesday, October 2, during the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin where FS InVISION DairySelect and W-L Alfalfa had outstanding performances. There were 336 entries this year, with six FS customers placing in the top 10 in various categories.

FS InVISION™ DairySelect™ has received two finalist spots in the 36th Annual World Forage Analysis Superbowl, to be held in Madison, Wisconsin. Insight FS customers, Randy and Judy Acker of Acker Farms in Middleton, Wisconsin, and Kyle Levetzow of Model Dairy Farms in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, will compete Wednesday, October 2, in the standard corn silage category.

Sludge-forming oil oxidation occurs when oil reacts with oxygen. It occurs more rapidly at high temperatures and in the presence of water, acids, or catalysts such as copper. Today's modern engines run at higher temperatures and can contribute to oil oxidation and ultimately sludge formation. But how do you know?

Contamination is the biggest concern with using DEF and the source is usually related to storage or handling practices. This article outlines best practices for storing and handling DEF.

With the onset of cold weather and increased grain drying due to late planting, propane demand this fall may be higher than we have seen in recent years. Filling propane tanks during summer fill programs is highly recommended.

Stored grains are a farmer’s most valuable asset. Any damage to them and it is lost profit. Therefore, protecting them to preserve grain quality is critical until they go to market.

The extended date increases the usefulness of labeled dicamba products in this abnormal season, and judicious use and care should be taken to reduce off-target movement potential. Weather conditions must be monitored very closely.

Today's off-road equipment is engineered with more horsepower, greater torque and increased hydraulic flow rates all contributing to increased stress and degradation of fluids. FS Power Fluid is a high-performance Universal Tractor Hydraulic Fluid (UTF) formulated to meet or exceed most OEM specifications.