Farm Equipment editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great farm machinery industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web:

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Former Iowa Ag Secretary, USDA Leader Bill Northey Dies

Northey’s career included 11 years as Iowa’s Ag Secretary, a USDA undersecretary tenure during the Trump administration and his most recent role at AAI. But before he held statewide office in Iowa, Northey — a fourth-generation farmer — was involved in the Dickinson County Soil and Water Conservation District and Iowa Farm Bureau, and was the president of the National Corn Growers Association in 1995-96. In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast we share Northey's keynote presentation from the 2015 National Strip-Tillage Conference.

Mike Hedge Retires After 32 Years with Birkey’s Farm Stores

Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, Mike Hedge, president and CEO of Birkey’s Farm Stores, was given an official sendoff at the company’s flagship store in Bloomington, Ill. Mike Lessiter, along with his dad, Frank, made the 7-hour round trip drive to say thanks to a guy who gave so much to the farm equipment industry. Watch this short video of what Hedge had to say that night.

That Bane-Welker Life Coming to Amazon Prime Video

Get ready to dive into the heart of the agricultural industry with this upcoming series that sheds light on the joys and challenges faced by the hardworking individuals who make it all happen. Join Bane-Welker on this exciting adventure as we explore the world of farming, the latest technologies, and the resilient workforce that keeps our plates full. In each episode, they’ll take you on a captivating journey from planting seeds to harvesting crops, provide an inside look at the day-to-day experiences of those who play a crucial role in sustaining our communities. And here's the exciting part – That Bane Welker Life is gearing up for an exclusive launch on Amazon Prime!

Metal Detecting Addict Finds Buried Treasure Under Farmland

Walking off the turnrow, Thaxton waves his metal detector, listening for the sweet music of a high-pitch tone. “I’m swinging immediately, looking for signs. The dot on the map may be predated by far older structures. You never know until you’re out there and you can be fairly certain on the age once you start seeing the pottery ware on top of the dirt." Read more in this article from agweb.com.

Andy Thaxton

Photo by: I Dig History

“It’s hard to explain, but time gets blurred in those fields,” says Andy Thaxton. “It’s almost like time disappears.”

What’s the Big Deal About National Farm Machinery Show’s Tractor Pull?

As our team gears up to head down to Louisville next week to cover the National Farm Machinery Show, we came across this nice little history lesson on the show’s annual tractor pull — the oldest indoor tractor pull in the world — from Successful Farming.

National Farm Machinery Show tractor pull

Photo by: Ryan Roossinck

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