Sweet Grapes
Jonathan Fussell (left), with his older brother David. If muscadine grapes could talk, they might sound a little bit like the Fussell brothers of Rose Hill, N.C. The native Southern grapes would...
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Mark Newby with trusted steed Texas Tea VIDEO: Mark Newby, owner of Suncoast Equine, shares four important tips for riding safety. >> With 20 years under his belt in law enforcement, Mark Newby...
View ArticleBig Power, Small Package
With four-wheel drive, the tractor pushes right through snow, and doesn’t spin its wheels. “I love my Massey,” says Di Rau about her Massey Ferguson GC2400. “My husband says I should do commercials for...
View ArticleGrow Green
Late summer and early fall are perfect times to get in a planting of greens for harvest before the first frost. While many fall and winter vegetables are planted mid-summer, there is still time to...
View ArticleA Tractor Tailored To Meet Your Farming Needs
The new Massey Ferguson 1736 With the new Massey Ferguson® 1700 Series, customers can create a tractor for their specific needs and budget. Here are just a few of the options from which to choose. The...
View ArticleOver-Achievers: Massey Ferguson Compact and Utility Tractors
The Massey Ferguson reputation has been earned. Farmer-focused design and continuous improvement have been among the hallmarks of Massey Ferguson® for generations. Those are promises made and kept with...
View ArticleMassey Ferguson Tractors: A Glossary of Benefits
Cab comfort is just one of the carryovers from high horsepower models that sets Massey Ferguson compact, utility and midsize tractors apart. More choices, more options. With 28 different models between...
View ArticleNo-Nonsense Performance from the Massey Ferguson 1700E Series
Massey Ferguson® 1700E Series tractor. With the new Massey Ferguson 1700E Series tractors, economically priced doesn’t mean cheaply built. What customers get with these basic, yet versatile tractors...
View ArticleGreat Tractor, Great Value
Arthur’s son Paul (seen here) also uses Massey Ferguson on his land. So impressed with his son’s MF2615, Arthur is now considering purchasing one, too. The operation at Black’s Peaches and Cotton Belt...
View ArticleFrom Row Crops to Roadside Stand: Changes on the Farm
Beth White is Black’s daughter and the fifth generation involved in the family farm. The jangling bell on the door at Black’s Peaches and Cotton Belt Bakery announces Arthur Black’s departure. Tired of...
View ArticleMassey Ferguson Helps Out in an Imperfect Storm
Luke and Craig Kaster The letter from Craig Kaster got our attention. First, the Westfield, Ind., man described a Sunday last January with heavy snow, –25˚F temperatures and 30- to 40-mph winds. But...
View ArticleMF4610: One Tractor, Many Jobs
Kevin Payne, Biltmore’s farm manager In its heyday a century ago, scores of horses were used to do dozens of jobs at Biltmore. Today, one utility tractor—with 99 HP—performs multiple jobs at one of the...
View ArticleBiltmore: Ritzy Home, Real Farm
Biltmore, which today encompasses 8,000 acres, is home to a variety of farming enterprises. Biltmore, as seen from atop the estate’s hilltop vista, offers what is arguably the finest view of...
View ArticleMassey Ferguson: Trouble-Free Emissions
In most cases, the emissions system requires absolutely no maintenance. Meeting increasingly stringent EPA standards can be difficult enough for many producers, without having to add frequent...
View ArticleVet Sees Rural to Suburban Changes
Lanier Orr experienced firsthand the big-bang-like explosion of Forsyth County. The area grew from a few thousand people during Orr’s childhood to today’s 175,000, many of whom commute to the nearby...
View ArticleMassey Ferguson® 2700E Series: Ahead of the Pack
“Light utility tractors from other brands cannot match the performance of the new 2700E, its ease of use and maintenance, and its versatility,” says Warren Morris, strategic marketing manager at AGCO....
View ArticleA Blue-Sky Kind of Guy: The Great Outdoors with Paul Breuer
“I love it when I get out in my office,” says Paul Breuer, as he takes a seat behind his “desk,” or what most of us would call a raft. New River in West Virginia For the better part of his 65 years,...
View ArticleOne Beefy Tractor: the Massey Ferguson 1533
“Here in West Virginia you’ve got to be ready for some hills,” says Paul Breuer. “You need traction and you need some weight. And,” speaking of his Massey Ferguson® 1533 tractor, “there’s enough beef...
View ArticleCoolant System Maintenance on Your Tractor
One of the most obvious steps in cooling system maintenance is to keep the radiator and any cooling units that are positioned in front of it clear of dirt and debris. This includes the air-conditioner...
View ArticleTLC for Your Tractor
DOWNLOAD: Click here to download a detailed PDF file with our maintenance tips. >> Experience is an excellent teacher and Joe Payne is apparently a great student. The Portland, Tenn., farmer has...
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