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At Koenig Equipment, we understand your equipment is an investment and we want to help you make the right decision the first time. It can be very easy to get overwhelmed and not know what size compact utility tractor and which attachments are best for your acreage, so let us help you find the right fit for your property needs.

A digital farm strategy is when you have a plan for organizing, storing, sharing, and securing your collected farm data for use in reducing costs and risks while maximizing the revenue of your operation. Continue reading to learn more about digital strategies for your farm and the steps to follow to develop one yourself.

It is never too early to prepare your farm for winter and spring operations, which is why most farmers choose to start preparing right after harvest. With temperatures still warmer than the winter climate, fall is a great time for tillage. This helps aerate the soil and incorporate crop residue before colder temperatures arrive and microbes disappear.

A mini excavator is a very versatile piece of equipment that you might want to consider adding to your operation. John Deere offers a few different models of these small excavators and with some key information, you can compare the models to find the right power and features to fit your needs.

As the world population continues to increase and farm acres decrease, it is vital that farming operations get the most out of their land to continue to feed and supply the world with everything we have come to appreciate from the agriculture industry. Precision agriculture is the technology behind farm machinery that enables farmers to have more accuracy and control in their operation. As time goes on, it becomes more involved and critical to success.

Operations have expanded and are now running multiple machines in the field during both planting and harvest seasons, making machine-to-machine communication crucial to optimize planting and harvest. This is where John Deere Machine Sync comes in.

AutoPath™ is software technology available through John Deere that works through your receiver to record the exact location of planter rows as well as each crop row. As you are planting, information is automatically stored within your John Deere Operations Center where AutoPath™ uses the data to create guidance lines for the crop rows that operators can use in other equipment used in the field throughout the growing season.

Operating a small tractor, like a John Deere compact utility tractor, comes with potential hazards that can be avoided by following basic tractor safety tips. No matter the size of your equipment, safety matters. Continue reading to learn more about the dangers of operating a small tractor and the safety tips that can save your life.

Spark plugs may be a small part of your lawn mower, but they are rather important. If a spark plug is old or not working properly, your mower’s engine can have difficulties starting or running. It is always good to check your spark plugs if you begin experiencing any of these issues.

Not all properties are level, which means most people have to mow on slight slopes or hills. Not all mowers are created equal when it comes to mowing on slopes or hills, and safety should be a priority in those situations. Continue reading for tips, insights, and mower recommendations for mowing hills.