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Every October 12, National Farmers Day recognizes the people who keep agriculture moving. For many U.S. farmers, the day falls during the busy fall harvest season, when months of planning, planting, crop care, and equipment preparation come together. A successful harvest season may be one of the most visible parts of farming, but it represents only a fraction of the work farmers do throughout the year.

Corn head performance can change quickly as stalk strength, ear size, moisture, and field conditions shift throughout the harvest. Proper setup and maintenance can help limit header loss, maintain consistent crop flow, and manage residue. Knowing what to inspect before harvest and what to watch once the combine enters the field can help identify problems before they lead to lost crop or downtime.

The 99th National FFA Convention & Expo will bring members of the National FFA Organization, formerly known as Future Farmers of America (FFA), to Indianapolis, Indiana, Oct. 21–24, 2026. Over four days, FFA members, advisors, and agricultural industry leaders will come together for competitions, educational sessions, career exploration, and opportunities to recognize student achievements.

Once the combine leaves the field, stalks, leaves, and other crop residue remain. A John Deere disk harrow can cut and mix that residue while preparing the soil for the next operation. Fall conditions affect how aggressively a field should be worked. Heavy residue may require more mixing, while soil moisture can influence working depth and tillage intensity. Choosing the right disk harrow comes down to the desired result.

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Draper headers use moving belts to carry cut crop toward the center of the platform and into the feederhouse. That steady movement can reduce bunching before material reaches the combine’s threshing and separating systems. When crop moves evenly, operators can reduce sudden surges of material and manage header loss, both important pieces of a successful harvest season.

A row crop tractor gives operators one machine for work across multiple stages of crop production. Designed to travel between planted rows and work with a range of implements, these versatile machines can handle planting, spraying, cultivation, tillage, transport, and harvest support. Adjustable configurations help operators navigate planted rows while precision agriculture technology can improve field efficiency.

Heavy traffic, changing weather, runoff, and loose material gradually break down a gravel driveway surface. Over time, this can lead to potholes, washboarding, ruts, and uneven grading. In many cases, gravel driveways can be restored without a full rebuild. With the right equipment and consistent maintenance, operators can restore grading, improve drainage, and reduce long-term surface deterioration.

Tractor tillers are a go-to implement for soil preparation, but choosing the right one isn’t always straightforward. Tiller size, PTO requirements, soil conditions, property scale, and workload all impact how well a tiller performs in the field. John Deere Frontier rotary tillers are available across multiple sizes, duty levels, and configurations to support different soil preparation needs.

A field of corn or a windrow of alfalfa has a long way to go before it becomes livestock feed. Forage harvesters make that transition by gathering and chopping standing or windrowed crops for haylage and silage production. But the harvester is only one part of the process. Timing, crop conditions, transport, and storage all affect how efficiently forage moves from the field into storage.