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    Excavator

    Last summer I had a Takeuchi TB370 for a month. Cleared out maybe an acre of trees next to a field. Some of the trees were pretty big. I'd say you can't go too big because then you can't maneuver around the trees to rip roots on both sides before pushing the tree over. On the other hand, you do...
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    Excavator

    Your farm policy most likely has to cover insurance. I had to get an extra rider for it but still only like $500. I have these two rented right now for the month. All in probably around $7000 for the month. Probably $150,000 total new. I'm 90% sure renting makes sense for me. I'm 100% sure I'd...
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    buckwheat / rye timing

    Would buckwheat be a good early season plot? Northern Indiana. Talking September/October.
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    Tree puller recommendation

    I have a Takeuchi TL8 rented and I decided to go ahead and buy the Danuser Intimidator tree puller attachment. I have a tractor it might work on but most likely I will end up buying a track loader in the near future. For anyone needing to clear out an overgrown area with crappy 1" - 4" trees...
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    Springfield Armory Hellcat

    I have a hellcat and like it. I don’t carry daily though so I am not a good judge of that.
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    Raccoon trapping

    I keep my mini marshmallows in the freezer. Keeps me from getting sticky if it is hot out.
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    Second house “camp”

    If you've never owned two places, just as an FYI, you only get the homestead exemption on your primary house. That can mean a big difference depending on where you are.
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    Maple Syrup time

    I tapped a dozen trees. I have a couple sugar maple but mostly red and silver. Takes a lot of sap….
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    Deregulating Suppressors?

    Unless you are an Illinois resident.
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    Deregulating Suppressors?

    Man would that be nice. I’d imagine the manufacturers would sell out of inventory on day 1.
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    NEW Great Plains Line of Small Drills?? 3 to 5 foot 3 Point drills.

    That might be just a little less than I paid for my entire Kubota L2501 brand new. I love my little tractor but on stuff like this I wish I had a 70 or 90 hp tractor instead to give me more options.
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    NEW Great Plains Line of Small Drills?? 3 to 5 foot 3 Point drills.

    I'm assuming pricing somewhat like this for a similar market? https://www.zimmermanfarmservice.com/inventory/?/listing/for-sale/191017635/2025-esch-5603-grain-drills-planting-equipment?dlr=1&lo=4&title=Used%20Equipment&accountcrmid=729760&settingscrmid=729758
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    hang in with me on site changes.

    Same for me.
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    Solution for Chimunks / mice / voles?

    If you see where they are coming in/out, you can try sticky traps. Not very humane but it does work.
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    What cellular cams are you buying for 2024?

    I have 10 or so spy points. Pictures aren’t great but they are cheap and for $99/year every camera you have gets 250 pictures per month. For $0 you get 100 per month I think. I sometimes have to bump the plan on a camera or two during the season but otherwise I’m good. I think it is $8 for...
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