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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John Deere 5055E: Specs, Price, and Who It Fits Best
The John Deere 5055E is a 55 engine horsepower utility tractor with roughly 47 PTO horsepower, a 2.9 liter three-cylinder Yanmar diesel that runs without DEF, and a frame built for a 540M loader and 7- to 9-foot three-point implements. A new one...
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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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2026 John Deere Gator Buyer's Guide: Every Model and Price Range Explained
John Deere's 2026 Gator lineup breaks into four families: Work Series (TX 4x2, HPX, TH 6x4), Mid-Size Crossover (XUV 560E and 590M), Full-Size Crossover (XUV 835, 845, 865 and 875) and Electric (GX and TE 4x2). Pricing runs from a simple...
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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. Raven Farms is...
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How Total Seed Production Leveled Up 2025 With John Deere Technology
Total Seed Production closed out 2025 with a year of big upgrades focused on planting accuracy, spraying efficiency, and better data, all tied together through John Deere technology. Their story is a good picture of what many farms across Ohio and...
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December Deposit Deal: Stretch Your Equipment Budget with our Pre-Pay Program
December marks the perfect time to lock in savings. Our Deposit Pre-Pay Program lets you prepay now and gain extra credit to cover parts, repairs, and maintenance through the year ahead. This straightforward approach helps you stay ahead of seasonal...
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