J. Keeler Johnson, Author at Hobby Farms https://www.hobbyfarms.com/author/j-keeler-johnson/ Rural Living for Pleasure and Profit Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:53:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://img.hobbyfarms.com/favicon.ico J. Keeler Johnson, Author at Hobby Farms https://www.hobbyfarms.com/author/j-keeler-johnson/ 32 32 Fuel Efficiency: 10 Ways to Improve Farm Vehicle Economy https://www.hobbyfarms.com/5-ways-to-improve-the-fuel-economy-of-farm-machines/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/5-ways-to-improve-the-fuel-economy-of-farm-machines/#respond Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:00:12 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=103046 By using a combination of these 10 tips, you can meaningfully improve fuel economy and reap the benefits.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/talking-traction-how-to-maximize-tires-for-winter/feed/ 0 Hay Rounds: 4 Ways to Move Them on a Farm https://www.hobbyfarms.com/ways-to-move-hay-rounds/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/ways-to-move-hay-rounds/#respond Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:00:17 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=124298 Get to Know the Specialty Equipment that Can Move Round Hay Bales on the Farm

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/9-tools-you-need-for-fixing-fences/feed/ 0 Tractor Size Categories: Compact, Subcompact & Utility Compared https://www.hobbyfarms.com/compact-subcompact-utility-tractors-how-are-they-different/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/compact-subcompact-utility-tractors-how-are-they-different/#respond Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:00:37 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=82682 Compact, subcompact and utility are three similar but distinctly different tractor categories. Let's explore the definitions and advantages of each.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/square-or-round-hay-baler-which-is-best-for-you/feed/ 0 Pneumatic Tires vs. Solid Tires: Pros and Cons https://www.hobbyfarms.com/pneumatic-tires-versus-solid-tires/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/pneumatic-tires-versus-solid-tires/#respond Thu, 29 May 2025 14:55:41 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=120822 While pneumatic tires are widespread, farmers may prefer “flat-free” solid tires in certain situations.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/pumpkin-varieties-for-northern-gardeners-to-grow/feed/ 0 Tire Pressure: How to Check and Maintain It On the Farm https://www.hobbyfarms.com/tire-pressure-how-to-check-maintain-on-the-farm/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/tire-pressure-how-to-check-maintain-on-the-farm/#respond Tue, 13 May 2025 15:51:54 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=124634 Maintaining the correct tire pressure in your farm vehicle tires is crucial for safety, performance and equipment longevity.

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