Mowing in a Drought: How to Adjust Blade Height, Deck Speed, and Watering to Save Your Lawn
If you drove around any Ohio or Indiana county this past weekend, you saw the same thing we did on our own lots. Front yards that were still keeping up in early June are visibly checking out now. Brown edges around driveways. Dry patches under...
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The John Deere Operations Center for Small Farms: You've Set It Up, Now What?
There is a moment that every farm we work with hits in their first year with John Deere Operations Center. The setup went fine. The tractor is talking to the office. The mobile app is installed and shows the home fleet on the map. And then the...
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Battery Chainsaws for Storm Season: Choosing Between EGO Power+, Stihl AK, and Stihl AP
Storm season in Ohio and Indiana runs from late June through early September, and it does not politely announce itself. A derecho line moves through southern Indiana in mid-July, or a straight-line wind event drops half the mature oaks on a country...
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John Deere Financing: How Rates, 0% APR, Cash Back, and Leasing Actually Work
John Deere financing runs through John Deere Financial, and the rates work differently than a bank loan. Instead of one posted interest rate, John Deere Financial offers rotating promotional programs by equipment type: often 0% APR for a set number...
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Compact Track Loaders for Landscape Contractors: What Matters in Real Site Conditions
There are two versions of the compact track loader conversation. The first version happens in a showroom, next to a machine that has never touched dirt, and it is mostly about horsepower and lift capacity numbers. The second version happens at 7 in...
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John Deere 5E eHydro: The Largest Hydrostatic Tractor Built for Bigger Jobs (50–80 HP)
The updated 2027 John Deere 5E Series eHydro tractors bring smoother operation, easier control, and smarter technology to everyday work. With a new hydrostatic transmission option and operator-focused upgrades, these tractors are built to help Ohio...
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Lawn Tractor vs Zero Turn for Properties Under 5 Acres: A 7-Year True Cost Comparison
There is a version of the lawn tractor versus zero turn conversation that lives entirely in the spec sheet. Top speed. Cutting width. Horsepower. Whether the steering wheel is a wheel or a pair of levers. That version of the conversation is...
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Property Plan: The Free Property Equipment Consultation for Your Land
You've got land. A few acres, maybe more. And somewhere between the overgrown pasture, the rutted driveway, the brush pile that's been growing since last fall, and the snow you know is coming again in February — you've started thinking about...
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Buying Your First Used Compact Tractor: Dealer's Guide
The first compact tractor purchase is one of the most-researched and least-confident buying decisions our customers make. Spending $14,000 on something used feels different than buying a riding mower. It feels different than buying a car too,...
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