Agricultural economists and engineers at the University of Tennessee offer the following ideas for farmers to consider.
T Use the smallest available tractor that is safe and efficient for jobs to be performed.
T For crops that require tillage, hitch two or more implements together to reduce the number of tillage passes required. T Change from conventional tillage to no-till. For some, there s no better way to spend a sunny afternoon than driving a tractor. Just remember that this enjoyment will come at a greater cost this year. T Whenever possible, operate in higher speed gears and lower throttle settings to conserve fuel and drive train wear.