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Farmall Cub Photo Archive Photographs from the McCormick-International Harvester Company Collection

Introduced in 1947, the Farmall Cub was an ideal, low-cost, all-purpose tractor for the small farm. Equipped with a full range of matching implements, the Cub provided all the benefits of the larger Farmalls. The Cub's story is chronicled in 120 factory photographs.

Hoses, Tubing and Connectors A Basic Guide to Their Design, Installation and Failure Diagnosis

Hoses, Tubing, and Connectors is the definitive "how-to" book when it comes tho this subject - from showing you how to diagnose problems and test for failed parts, to explaining how to repair the part, to showing how to install the repaired or new part.

John Deere's Company A History of Deere and Company and Its Times

A history of America's most important farm implement manufacturing company traces the development of Deere from the early 1800s, through the Industrial Revolution, to the present

Patrick's Great Grass Adventure With Greg the Grass Farmer

In his first children's book, farmer-author Joel Salatin and his daughter Rachel team up on a whimsical tale about a pigeon, a farmer, and grass. This beautifully illustrated edu-tainment book introduces 4-7 year-olds to Greg the grass farmer through the eyes of Patrick Pigeon. What better way to discover ecology-enhancing grass farming than from an aerial view? Grass as crop, insect haven, and diversity blanket comes to life as Patrick Pigeon watches and reports on Greg the grass farmer's activities. Discovering a real farm from a real farmer through captivating explanation and illustration brings a local grass farm to life.

We Must Feed Ourselves. the World's Greatest Economic Problem Leads to the Farm; How Some States Are Meeting It

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

The Deerings of International Harvester

This is the story of the Deering family which became one of the richest families in the US during the first half of the Twentieth Century. It is the story of William Deering who risked his already substantial fortune by investing in a small company in Illinois which was manufacturing a reaper for the farming industry in America. Deering's business ability and his willingness to take on risk resulted in his being the sole owner of the Deering Harvesting Company. His company was second only to the largest farm equipment manufacturer, the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company. The Deering family and the McCormick families, both located in the Chicago area, were major rivals and fierce competitors. In 1902 the J. P. Morgan organization was successful in merging the two, giant farm equipment manufactures into one company to be known as International Harvester. International Harvester became the fourth largest corporation in the US by 1909, and the Deering family owned approximately one-third of that company. You will see how the Deering family blended into management of this giant corporation, their accomplishments both within the company and most importantly their philanthropic and other endeavors. The story will be told of the huge mansions the Deerings built, the changing relationships between the McCormicks and the Deerings and the major philanthropic and charitable efforts they have and continue to support. When one learns the story of these two families, one also learns the story of the huge corporation named International Harvester. "The McCormicks of International Harvester" written by Ray Burhop, tells the story of the McCormick family. This book can be considered the companion to that book as it completes the story of the two families which were the catalyst and driving force in the creation of International Harvester Corporation.

John Deere

Young readers will revel in this full-color, picture-filled, fact-packed book about the tractor that has worked America's fields for more than 100 years. Full color.

Soil Management

Discusses in depth the greatest challenge facing farm managers today: managing the soil itself. Covers soil fertility, erosion, compaction problems, residue management, & the different types of tillage systems. Has illustrated explanations of techniques to test soil. Explains the structure & composition of soil, the different nutrients various crops require, & how to make up for deficiencies. Defines & classifies the many tillage systems practiced today: conventional, conservation, minimal, mulch-till, no-till, primary, reduced ridge-plant & secondary. Tells how to develop a conservation farming plan. Defines soil compaction, examines its problems, then discusses how to avoid or overcome it. Text also covers erosion - its causes & solutions, with details for conservation compliance. Finishes with a discussion of organic matter & managing crop residue to increase organic content & reduce erosion. CONTENTS: soil fertility, tillage systems, soil compaction, erosion, crop residue management, factors affecting crop yields, conservation planning, managing compaction, erosion control methods, & determining residue cover.

Grandpa's John Deere Tractors

A farm boy learns from Grandpa how John Deere tractors and implements made farm life easier. His parents update him on more recent John Deere products.

150 Years of International Harvester (Crestline Series)

International Harvester tractors, particularly the Farmall, revolutionized the farming world. Over the years, Farmall has become one of the world's most popular tractors, both for farming and collecting. Now readers can explore the history of International Harvester and the tractors they produced, all in this comprehensive reference! This incredible photo-encyclopedia provides comprehensive coverage of one of the most famous names in agricultural manufacturing. It contains over 1,900 detailed photos and complete information on every tractor, truck, hay rake and hemp machine built in the company's history. Discover the most complete International Harvester reference available!

International Harvester Tractors

If you enjoyed Leffingwell's best-selling The American Farm Tractor, this stunning volume is an absolute must read! International Harvester Tractors beautifully chronicles the history of IH tractors, from the very first tractor through the IH ag division's merger with Case in 1985. In addition to hundreds of nostalgic Farmall and IH photographs Leffingwell serves up an unprecedented collection of rare and unusual machines. The machines Leffingwell found in his travels across the US will surprise and delight even the hard-core IH fan! Exceptionally well produced in classic Leffingwell style. Recommended.

Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractors The First 100 Years

<b><i>The Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractors</i> explores the range of iconic "green tractors" with which Illinois-based John Deere has become one of the world's most recognizable brands.</b><br><br> Part of Motorbooks' Complete Book series, this fact-packed volume takes you through <b>dozens of John Deere farm models</b>, beginning with the 1892 Waterloo Boy and ending with the game-changing New Generation and Generation II lines. With selected text from <i>The Bigger Book of John Deere</i> by <b>late legendary Deere historian Don Macmillan</b>, this book details <b>year-to-year model changes </b>within each series and offers <b>comprehensive specs charts compiled by Deere authority John Dietz</b>.<br><br> In addition to the <b>Waterloo Boy</b>, you'll witness the entire 40-plus years of <b>two-cylinder “Johnny Poppers,” </b>from the 1924 <b>Model D</b> through the<b> 830 Series </b>models in 1960, and the styled tractors of the prewar and postwar years. Also featured heavily are the groundbreaking <b>New Generation tractors</b> launched to much fanfare in 1960 and their successors, the <b>New Generation II</b> lineup with their Sound-Gard cabs. Standard, row-crop, orchard, and even a selection of <b>experimental models</b>…they're all here. In addition, you'll find coverage of John Deere’s rich international heritage, with tractors produced in Spain, Germany, and Australia.<br><br> Illustrated with <b>incredible color photography</b> and <b>period advertising</b>, <i>The Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractors </i>is<i></i>an essential edition for the library of any Deere fanatic.

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International Harvester Farm Equipment Product History, 1831-1985

Travel through the decades, watching the development of a company and an industry in this recently published book from ASAE. Authors Ralph Baumheckel and Kent Borghoff tell the entire IH tractor history from the first traction engine in 1906 until the last 5488 all-wheel-drive tractor rolled off the line on May 14, 1985. The story doesnt end with the tractors, in fact it is just the beginning. Now you can discover for yourself about the implements and combines that IH produced to make the farmers job easier. These products help illustrate the incredible tale of this legendary company.<br/>This book is filled with color. Nearly one-fourth of the over 800 photos are featured in full color. A special aspect of this book, which makes it truly a one-of-a-kind, is that many of the photos came from IH retirees. These never-before published photos give a unique insight into the company that only former employees and their experiences can provide. A detailed appendix is included to give collectors something to sink their teeth into. This high quality book will enjoy a prominent spot on your coffee table or bookcase.