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Mar 20, 2019 3:28:00 PM

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Off Track: Why Choose Tires Over Tracks

Tires vs. Tracks 

John Deere or Case? Ford or Chevy? Tire or tracks?  After decades of discussion, farmers still disagree over the appropriate answers to these questions. While we won’t weigh in on Deere vs. Case or Ford vs. Chevrolet, we do have an opinion (although it might be a bit biased) about the superiority of tires to tracks and we’re pretty sure that, after reading this, you’ll agree that tires are equal to or exceed tracks in performance, while costing substantially less.  

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Topics: Alliance Tires, Soil Compaction, Agricultural Tires, Tractor Tires, Tire Inflation, Alliance AgriFlex Tires

Posted by YOHTA Team

Feb 20, 2019 7:45:00 AM

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Minimizing Soil Compaction at Planting

Controlling Soil Compaction During Planting 

Planting time can be a difficult period on the farm—the weather rarely cooperates, which can keep farmers from entering their fields, and delayed planting eventually starts costing yields. Although it’s easy to feel a sense of urgency at this time of year, farmers should proceed with caution. Fields are particularly prone to soil compaction in the spring, and damage done during planting can not only negatively impact this year’s yields but future crops as well. Keep reading for a few tips to minimize soil compaction at planting.

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Topics: Alliance Tires, Soil Compaction, Agricultural Tires, IF/VF Tires, Tire Inflation, Planting Tires

Posted by YOHTA Team

Sep 27, 2018 4:05:00 PM

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Tire Tales: The Unplanned Pressure of Tire Demos

Learning an Unplanned Lesson About Tire Inflation 

“The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” - Robert Burns

I’ve always liked this quote and can’t help but think of farmers when I hear it. With so many decisions needing to be made throughout the year, even the best-prepared farmers can watch their plans unravel as factors outside of their control—such as tariffs, insects, drought, flood, fuel, labor, and breakdowns—conspire against them. With so many elements that farmers can’t control, it’s important to seek out advantages with the ones they can, such as tires.

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Topics: Soil Compaction, Agricultural Tires

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Jun 21, 2017 3:47:00 PM

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Vegetable Growers Avoid Compaction Too

Farm Tires to Help Vegetable Growers Battle Compaction

 

Did you know June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month? Well it is!

 

At the same time we're making an effort to eat more salad and scramble to make our plates a little more colorful with extra servings of veggies this month, thousands of the nation's vegetable growers—like many farmers this year—are struggling with a late planting season and wet soils.

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Topics: Alliance Tires, Soil Compaction, Agricultural Tires, IF/VF Tires, Sprayer Tires, Tractor Tires

Posted by YOHTA Team

Jun 8, 2017 2:05:00 PM

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Sprayer Tire School

Tips for Maximizing Your Sprayer's Tires

 

Farmers getting their sprayers ready for the field have a lot to think about: cleaning its tank, making sure its nozzles are flowing correctly, and checking its hoses, clamps, and mechanicals all top the list of things to go over before getting into the field. But what about your tires? Tires play a vital role in not only the performance of your sprayer, but also in the health of your fields. With that in mind, get ready to go back to sprayer school, and learn how to maximize your machine’s performance with Sprayer Tire 101. 

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Topics: Alliance Tires, Soil Compaction, Agricultural Tires, IF/VF Tires