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The Horse and Tractor Wars Letters and Lessons from an Old Horseman

Confined to a nursing home in Iowa in 1960, a time-worn horseman seeks to educate his grandson about the great transformation in American agriculture when horse power gave way to tractor power (1910-1950). Walt Decker spent nearly four decades as the chief national defender for the continued use of draft horses on the farm, especially Percherons. His grandson Jethro is a student in agricultural engineering at Iowa State University and does not understand the significance of the shift from equine power to tractor power. Grandfather Decker seeks to teach him with seven historical lessons that tell the story of this remarkable transformation as well details about the tractor wars that erupted after Henry Ford introduced his famous Fordson tractor in 1918. The historical lessons are nested in a series of letters from grandfather to grandson in which Walt Decker seeks to bridge the chasm of mistrust that exists between Jethro and himself. This is a work of history and historical fiction. It is enhanced by dozens of illustrations and archival images, along with a bibliography of suggested readings. Walt Decker has been loosely modeled after Wayne Dinsmore (1879-1966), longtime secretary of the Percheron Association of America and then the Horse and Mule Association of America.

International Harvester Experimental and Prototype Tractors

International Harvester Experimental and Prototype Tractors Guy FayPrized and sought-after by todays collectors, the experimental and prototype tractors of International Harvester are featured here, from 195 through the 196s. Fay provides the entire history, development, and identification of the Titans and Moguls, McCormick-Deerings, TracTracTors, and a host of experimental Farmalls such as the F-22 and the Frame-All. The International steam-powered tractor fromthe 192s and the 6-wheel drive machines are also covered. Sftbd., 8 1/4x 1 5-8, 16 pgs., 15 b&w ill .

John Deere Industrials

Ranging from simple model variations to those machines built for specific purposes, this industrial-grade volume chronicles the "other line" of John Deere machinery. A mainstay in heavy industry and construction sites throughout the world, John Deere Industrials begins with coverage of the popular A-series with its yellow paint and the letter "I" added to the model designation that has become the hallmark of these incredible machines. (Delayed from Spring 2002)

The John Deere Model B Tractor Production Register

Farmall Model H Photo Archive : Photographs from the McCormick-International Harvester Company Collection

A magnificent collection of rare black & white photographs specially selected from public and private archives promote the unique characteristics of these popular tractors. Filled with informative captions providing histories of featured models. A concise history of the Farmall Model H.

Chemical Applications Management

This book describes many various kinds of pesticides, their toxicity, calibrations, and proper application. Also very practical management methods and application techniques, such as best planting times to avoid certain pests; how to measure ground speed to obtain the most cost-effective results from your applications, and how to interpret the different elements of chemical labels. Our book has over 850 pictures, charts, tables, graphs, and other illustrations to let you see exactly what we mean. This book is filled with EPA, OSHA, and other regulatory agency standards and suggested ways to meet or exceed those standards. Some topics covered in simple, straightforward language are soil nutrients and soil analysis; accurate identification of weeds, insects, and diseases and effective ways to control them. Also proper application techniques; using the new plant growth regulators and harvest aid chemicals; safe handling of toxic chemicals (an entire chapter is devoted to this topic); and much, much more.

Managing Price Risk in Agricultural Commodity Markets

Managing Price Risk in Ag Commodity Markets is the definitive guide to risk management in today?s volatile agricultural markets. As we move toward the end of the decade and prepare for the 21st century, American farmers face a most uncertain marketplace. Unprecedented changes in farm policy and New World trade agreements are two of the more important reasons why change is assured. It will take a different set of management skills to be profitable in the new marketplace. If it was ever enough to be just an excellent producer, that time is past. The big challenge facing farmers now and in the future is to respond to and manage the risk associated with highly volatile prices. We can help you prepare for that challenge. This book will help farmers like you develop the ability to cope in an uncertain marketplace. It looks at marketing skills and savvy, and develops management strategies that can be used to ensure and protect profitability. Managing Price Risk in Ag Commodity Markets starts with a look at some of the major forces that are changing the marketplace. Then it demonstrates what price risk is and deals with why it is important to you, to the agribusiness firms from whom you buy inputs mean, and to the processors to whom you sell your commodities. Two broad considerations are kept to the ?how? and ?why? of the changing world marketplace. They are responsible for the increased price volatility and risk to American farmers. The first consideration is the 1996 Farm Bill, which changed farm policy in a dramatic way. The second goes back several years and deals with two very important trade agreements: the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the General Agreement of Tariffs and Trade (GATT). These two important trade accords expose the American farmer to any and all of the forces that can bring uncertainty to commodity supplies and price variability around the world. The marketplace has indeed changed!

Farm and Ranch Business Management An Introduction to Sound Management Practices

1 volume (various pagings) : 28 cm

Red Tractors 1958-2022 The Authoritative Guide to International Harvester and Case IH Farm Tractors in the Modern Era

<p>This award-winning history of International Harvester and Case IH tractors includes data and photos of every model built from 1958, as well as in-depth information about how these tractors were designed and constructed.</p> <p>With interviews of engineers and executives, the book covers how the 40 and 60 series were created, and thoroughly covers the red tractors from the 1960s through the 1980s. The book also traces the innovations and struggles of the final days of International Harvester. The authors unearthed a treasure trove of concept drawings and photos of prototype machines to shed new light on how these tractors were created.</p> <p>The book includes the exciting story of the creation of the Case-IH Magnum, an innovative machine that blends some of the great engineering done by IH with the Cummins engine built by Case. The modern era of Case IH is also included, with the story of the creation of the Quadtrac as well as the entire line of tractors. With a mix of new photography of some of the most exceptional collectible models in existence along with hundreds of previously unpublished photographs, this thorough book is the most authoritative guide on red tractors ever published.</p>