Frontier Attachments: A Buyer's Guide for John Deere Compact and Utility Tractor Owners
Most compact and utility tractor buyers in our service area end up running Frontier attachments without ever thinking hard about why. The dealer carries them, the salesperson recommends them, the implement bolts on cleanly, and the implement just...
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John Deere AutoTrac: A Practical First-Time User Guide
The number of new AutoTrac questions we field this time of year is striking. Planting is wrapping up across Indiana and Ohio, summer chemical applications and crop scouting are starting, and farmers who watched their neighbor's autosteer work this...
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John Deere Round Baler Prep: A Pre-First-Cutting Inspection Guide
First cutting is the busiest week of the hay year. Weather windows are tight, the crop is heavy with spring growth, and a baler that has been sitting in a shed since last fall will let you down in ways that cost more than they should. Most of the...
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The John Deere 5055E: A Practical Deep Dive on the Workhorse Utility Tractor
The 5055E is the John Deere we recommend more than any other utility tractor in the Koenig service area. Not because it has the highest horsepower or the longest spec sheet, but because it lands in the exact spot where most hay producers, mid-size...
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OEM vs Aftermarket John Deere Parts: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
When something on your John Deere needs replacing, you have a choice to make: original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts straight from John Deere, or aftermarket parts from a third-party supplier. The price difference can be significant, and the...
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John Deere Gator Buyer's Guide: Every Model Explained for 2026
If you have been shopping for a utility vehicle, you have probably noticed that John Deere's Gator lineup is big. Really big. Between the Work Series, Mid-Size Crossover, Full-Size Crossover, Electric Gators, and Signature Edition variants, there...
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Getting Started with John Deere Precision Ag: A Practical Guide for Ohio and Indiana Farmers
Spring planting is in full swing across Ohio and Indiana right now, which is the busiest, most expensive few weeks of the year. Seed, fertilizer, fuel, and labor all hit the operation at the same time, and most growers we talk with are looking for...
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2026 Spring Planting Prep: Equipment Checklist for Ohio and Indiana Farmers
The planting window in Ohio and Indiana can close faster than most people expect. According to data from Ohio State University, farmers across the state average roughly 15 suitable field workdays between mid-April and mid-May. That is not a lot of...
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Raven Farms: Running More Acres on a “Skeleton Crew” With John Deere Operations Center
When you farm across three counties with a small team, every pass, every minute, and every decision matters. That’s the reality for Raven Farms, a corn and soybean operation spread across Clark, Champaign, and Miami counties in Ohio. Mia Grimes and...
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