Farm Tires for Spring Conditions 

With spring rapidly approaching, farmers across the United States are gearing up and preparing to re-enter their fields. Depending on the location and what type of crops the farm is growing, the equipment used and the needs of the crops vary. However, the challenges presented during the spring remain the same throughout much of the U.S., as spring brings wet fields and inconsistent weather—which means that farmers need to be mindful of the load and traction of their machines, avoid soil compaction, and be able to move quickly and cover lots of acres during windows of good weather. Below is a look at what will be happening on farms across the U.S. this spring and how our farm tires can help overcome the challenges presented by the season.

As of Jan 1, 2021, Alliance Tire Group and Alliance Tire Americas, Inc. changed their names to Yokohama Off-Highway Tires and Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc respectively. The Alliance, Galaxy and Primex brands and product names remain unchanged. Product information is available at www.yokohama-oht.com.

OTR tire dealers who continue to focus their business mainly on large mining tires may be digging themselves into a hole and missing the growing opportunities the growing small-OTR tire segments present today, said Bruce Besancon, Vice President of Marketing for Alliance Tire Americas, Inc., at the Tire Industry Association (TIA) OTR Conference in Oahu. Besancon, who built his career in the mining and OTR markets of North America and Europe, is passionate about helping tire dealers make the most of an exciting, and challenging, business.

Radial vs. Bias Farm Tires

Farmers today have more options than ever when it comes time to select ag tires. One of the most common ways to differentiate the multitude of farm tires on the market is to divide them by their construction—bias ply or radial. Both bias and radial tires have their advantages, but radials stand apart as there are no real drawbacks to their use in farming applications. Keep reading to learn more about the features and benefits of both types of tires. 

As of Jan 1, 2021, Alliance Tire Group and Alliance Tire Americas, Inc. changed their names to Yokohama Off-Highway Tires and Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc respectively. The Alliance, Galaxy and Primex brands and product names remain unchanged. Product information is available at www.yokohama-oht.com.

The Alliance Tire Group has opened a new warehouse in Savannah, Georgia. The company built the state-of-the-art, 202,000-square-foot facility to permit high-efficiency operations such as cross-docking and enhanced put-away systems, says John Mancinelli, Vice President of Operations for Alliance Tire Americas.

A Dismal Two Years for Dairy Farmers

On February 11, the U.S. will celebrate National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day. For most people, the day serves as a reminder that it doesn't do any good to be unhappy about something that has already happened or that you have no control over. For the dairy industry, perhaps it can serve as a chance to put a dismal two years behind them, and to begin looking toward what many are predicting is a recovering market.