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MSU Lands First Drone

By | Ranches

By Layne Cameron and Bruno Basso First posted on the Michigan State University website. Farmers can now get a birds-eye view ­of their fields – in full HD – thanks to Michigan State University landing its first drone. MSU researchers are using its first unmanned aerial vehicle to help farmers…

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The Rawhide Processor

By | Ranches

What a great idea! You can get more information at their website by clicking HERE. Portable corral system available in standard, large and super large sizes Fast, 10 minute set up. Saves labor. No lifting necessary—electric over hydraulic jack. Up to 500 head capacity. Three different sizes available. Entire system…

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Beal Wire Fence Tightner

By | Ranches, Tack

I posted this back in 2009 but came across a photograph of a real one which I’ll include above along with the original post. William Harvey Beal (1866-1958), my great grandfather, had tried farming but was going broke. He became a traveling bible salesman and went around with a barbed…

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