The need for speed...change Sep 9, 2009
It's basically a safety issue, he said, adding with so many cars getting smaller, there would be no match for a small passenger vehicle versus a large farm tractor or combine. Comments. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Bank chief’s tractor team wins title Sep 9, 2009
69 feet at the Great Darke County Fair Pull in Greenville, Ohio, helped Pettus team reach its current 352 points total and their place atop the heap of Super Farm tractors across the nation. This was a great win for our team, for the Mid South Pullers and for Lawrenceburg, Pettus said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Passion for the pull (172) Sep 7, 2009
He started out on regular farm tractors back in those days and now he rides the super charged Final Decision. There are actually three tractors in Everman s stable, the other two are driven by his son and wife, though his wife s tractor is out of commission at the moment. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
10 ways to make most of weekend Sep 3, 2009
See livestock up close, farm tractor pulls, a kids' pedal car pull at 10 a.m., rides, face painting, clowns and Kids Bucks midway shows at 2, 5 and 8 p.m.. When: Saturday. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Valley expects to get delay for ozone cleanup Aug 27, 2009
Activists also suggested more stringent rules, such as prohibiting the use of older farm tractors, trucks and vehicles on bad-air days. The reporter can be reached at mgrossi@fresnobee. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Click to read:Reforms Looming, Card Issuers Hike Fees Aug 21, 2009
WARNING TO YOU FRAUDSTER up in NEW YORK, at your prestigeous card companies and YOU Banks,, theres a particular GROUP of people out here that have your number,,, and are watching your every move,,, I'd would be particularly concerened,, if I was an Executive or officer at one of those Banks/Credit card companies ,, ohh your gated community you live in,, that'll be a joke when the D-9's and the Cat-963's -966's coming rolling down your Drive and Mash Down your high dollar Expensive rod iron... (CBS News)
A Page From Our Past: 1916 Tractor show put future on display Aug 16, 2009
These fields gave local farmers "an opportunity to study the leading makes and types of farm tractors in actual operation under conditions as nearly similar to those which prevail on average farms," explained The Bulletin. The Tuesday-through-Friday exhibition also included a band concert on the courthouse square and Venetian night with its "illuminated boat parade" at Miller Park. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Attempt to pass farm tractor sends motorist out to pasture Aug 15, 2009
A motorist who attempted to pass a farm tractor hauling hay ended up in a pasture and then in the hospital Friday night, Oneida County sheriff's deputies said. Denise Koor, 47, of Camroden Road, Floyd, was eastbound on Cemetery Road shortly after 6 p.m. Friday when she attempted to pass a farm tractor hauling hay as it turned left, deputies said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
2009 Kingdom Fair counted a success Aug 12, 2009
It was the Illinois Farm Tractor Association," Bristow said.Other new events included the Game Hype area where game vendors allowed youths to try out various games such as wii, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3."People really enjoyed this extra value built into the fair," Bristol said. All Contents Copyright ? 2009 The Fulton Sun. All rights reserved. AP stories Copyright ? 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. for... (Fulton Sun, MO)
Why Auto Bumpers Aren't Great In Crashes Aug 8, 2009
There's also the dizzying variety of vehicles that share the road, from dump trucks and an occasional farm tractor to a low-slung Corvette or Lotus Elise. If all vehicle bumpers were all the same height, and all impacts took place with the entire bumper distributing and absorbing the force of the collision, then this would be a relatively easy problem for automotive engineers to solve. (CBS News)
* Roadside bomb kills 21 wedding-goers in S Afghanistan Aug 7, 2009
In rural Afghanistan, where most people live in poverty without private vehicles, trailers are often harnessed to farm tractors to transport people. A tractor vehicle full of civilians was going to a wedding party in Garmsir district of Helmand province, the interior ministry said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Afghan bomb kills 21 Aug 7, 2009
A trailer packed with guests invited to a wedding and towed by a farm tractor a common mode of transport in rural Afghanistan was hit Wednesday in the southern province of Helmand, government officials said. "A tractor vehicle full of civilians was going to a wedding party in Garmsir district of Helmand province," interior ministry spokesperson Zemarai Bashary told AFP. Helmand is one of the most notorious bastions of Taliban violence. (iAfrica.com)
Super Pull set for Indy Aug 5, 2009
Super Farm Tractor - 14 entries - Full Pull 320 feet ... Hot Farm Tractor - 8 entries ... Super Farm Tractor - 9 entries - Floating Finish. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Pickup, hay hauler collide near Lemoore Aug 5, 2009
A driver suffered major injuries this morning when his pickup truck collided with a farm tractor pulling a trailer loaded with hay north of Lemoore, the California Highway Patrol reported. The collision took place just before 8:15 a.m. at Highway 41 and Fremont Avenue, where all lanes are blocked. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Additional Pro Pulling League Results Aug 5, 2009
Super Farm Tractor - 15 entries ... Hot Farm Tractor - 14 entries. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
2009 Union County West End Fair Aug 4, 2009
Powder puff farm tractor, double tree farm tractor and +4,500 lbs. no pace farm tractor ... Farm tractor pull, 6:30 p.m.. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League results Jul 31, 2009
Photo/Thomas Wright SEYMOUR resident John Schuerman traveled to Princeton recently to compete at the Gibson County Fair with his Super Farm Tractor. Gibson County Fair - July 6. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Weekend auction information Jul 31, 2009
All types of vehicles including trucks, vans, SUVs, farm tractors, lawn and construction equipment, and miscellaneous surplus will be sold. Special truck and equipment financing will be available to qualified buyers. (WSJA.com, AL)
Train car of spuds catches fire in Rexburg Jul 30, 2009
Employees at the company then detached the car and used a farm tractor to pull it down the track away from the building. While firefighters worked the fire from the front and top of the burning train car, High Country Potato employees opened the doors of the car and used a farm tractor to push out as many boxes of potatoes as they could. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Get the Gay Marriage Issue Over With Jul 28, 2009
On his show, Jon Stewart showed a picture of a lone farm tractor pulling a trailer - calling it an "Iowa gay pride parade." As always, the national perception is that Iowa is a living Grant Wood painting, backward, uninformed and of course, bib overall-ed. In reality, it is not so surprising that Iowa is the state to bring the gay marriage issue to open discussion. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
VISTA: Museum auctions off antiques, vintage tractors Jul 27, 2009
Auctioneer Tony DeZago, right, yells for bidders on an old tractor during the Antique Gas Engine Museum's 12th annual Vintage Farm Tractor ment, Antique ctible Auction held Sunday in Vista. (Photo by Jamie Scott Lytle, - Staff Photographer). (North County Times)
Sheriff's posse helps fair run - or trot - smoothly (2) Jul 27, 2009
7 p.m. - Grandstand entertainment: Hartford NTPA Nationals - Super Farm Tractors, Four-Wheel Drive, Modifieds. Wednesday. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Gravel thief sought (17) Jul 25, 2009
In the case in the northern part of the county, gravel was removed from the road by a scraper attached to a farm tractor, and in the other it's believed an end loader and bucket were used. " Do you suppose these are related? ". (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Action heating up in Pro Pulling League Jul 24, 2009
Both sites will feature 10,000 lb. Pro Stock tractor, Super Farm tractor, Super Modified Two Wheel Drive Truck, Pro Modified Four Wheel Drive Truck, Unlimited Super Stock Tractor, and Super Modified Tractor for plenty of ground pounding, dirt flying excitement. The Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Mid West Region series will be at the Jackson County Fair on Wednesday, July 29, featuring Super Farm and Hot Farm tractors, and Pro Stock Four Wheel Drive Truck. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Motorcycle hits bale wagon on Stoltz Hill Jul 23, 2009
A bale wagon, also known as a hay hauler, is a specialized farm tractor. Lebanon police officers assisted with traffic control at the scene. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Clark County 4-Hers show off work at fair Jul 22, 2009
Monday s activities will include a horse show at 9 a.m., garden and farm tractor driving contests at 9:30 a.m., bicycle rodeo at 10:30 a.m., and rabbit show at 1:30 p.m.. Tuesday s events will include a swine show at 8 a.m., foods show at noon, sheep show at 1 p.m. followed by a goat show, and a dress revue/awards program/food auction at 6:30 p.m. The fair will conclude Wednesday with a poultry show at 8 a.m., dairy and beef show at 8:30 a.m., and livestock auction at 6:30 p.m.. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Badger tractor pull set for Wednesday Jul 22, 2009
BSTP classes include pro stock tractors, super farm tractors, light limited super stock tractors, pro farm tractors, 466 hot farm tractors, and 4 by 4 super stock trucks. Pro stock tractors is the most popular pulling event in the nation, Elsing said, and Badger State Tractor Pullers is the only pulling organization in Wisconsin that offers this class. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Carnival off to a slow start at fair Jul 21, 2009
Don Schwartz Memorial Farm Tractor Pull at track, 6:30 p.m.. Tuesday at Ag Expo. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Van Buren Youth Fair is highlight of county 4-H youths' summer Jul 21, 2009
Tuesday, July 21 Midway opens at 1 p.m. (gate admission plus pay one price of $16 to ride all day) 9 a.m. - Beef judging - Livestock Arena 9 a.m. - Horse fitting and showing - Horse Arena 10 a.m. - Cavy judging - Small Market Animal Area Noon - Michigan Lightweight Horse Pull - Draft Horse Arena 7 p.m. - Hartford NTPA Nationals - Super Farm Tractors, 4-wheel drive, and modifieds - Grandstand. Wednesday, July 22 Kid's Day (free gate admission until 6 p.m. for kids 18 years and under) Midway opens... (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
Study predicts hotter weather, less snow Jul 20, 2009
Future Pennsylvanians may need to stow their snow skis and fly rods and break out umbrellas and farm tractors. A new Pennsylvania State University climate change study done for the state's Climate Impact Assessment project is predicting hotter temperatures, wetter weather, significantly less snow and a longer growing season by the middle of the century. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
North Iowa Fair runs July 21-26 Jul 16, 2009
The POP pass is good for all ticketed events, including concerts by Jamey Johnson Friday evening, Jason Michael Carroll on Saturday night and Jerrod Nieman on Sunday afternoon, plus the Chuck Wagon Races, FMX Motocross, a Rodeo, Farm Tractor Pull, Shotgun Red & Steve Hall, Team Roping and Team Penning. This advance price is good until July 20, and passes are available from sponsors Casey s, HyVee and Hy-Vee Drug Store as well as the North Iowa Fair Office. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Experience fun during County Fair Jul 16, 2009
A farm tractor pull at the grandstand is set for 7 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $3 for children 6-12. Capping off Saturday events is Catholic Mass at Fairtime Chapel beginning at 8 p.m.. (Chetek Alert, WI)
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Bigger problem: he was driving a farm tractor he stole down the autobahn. If you're going to steal a car, try a cheap Honda. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Darlage places fifth at Lincoln County Fair Jul 8, 2009
Banner Photo/Thomas Wright SEYMOUR resident Chad Darlage gets a Full Pull on his Showtime Super Farm Tractor at the Lincoln County Fair in Stanford, Ky ... Pullers earned National Championship points in Pro Modified Four-Wheel Drive Truck, Super Farm Tractor and 10,000 lb Pro Stock Tractor classes ... July 10 and 11 with Champions Tour points in 10,000 lb Pro Stock Tractor, Clark County Fair, Charlestown, will host a Mid West Region events Super Farm Tractor, Hot Farm Tractor, and Pro... (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Rock Valley man dies in tractor rollover (991) Jul 7, 2009
ROCK VALLEY, Iowa (AP) -- A rural Rock Valley man was killed when he was pinned under a farm tractor eight miles northwest of Rock Valley. " /> Search: lect> for: | July 07, 2009 | | | | | | | --> --> --> Type Size: Rock Valley man dies in tractor rollover 2:45 PM Posted: Monday, July 06, 2009 ROCK VALLEY, Iowa (AP) -- A rural Rock Valley man was killed when he was pinned under a farm tractor eight miles northwest of Rock Valley.The Sioux County Sheriff's office says 65-year-old Leo McDyer on... (Sioux City Journal)
6th Annual Cameron Antique Car Show Jul 5, 2009
There were 28 classes of cars and trucks and a display of farm tractors as well. Paul Carr won the Best of Show trophy for his lime green 1966 Chevrolet pick-up. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Tormoehlen nets 2nd place at pulls Jul 3, 2009
The event had three sanctioned classes Pro Modified Four Wheel-Drive Truck, Por Stock Four-Wheel Drive Truck, and Super Farm Tractor and the unsanctioned local street classes that kept the nearly packed grandstands in their seats right up to the very end ... where Pro Modified Four-Wheel Drive Truck, 10,000 lb. Pro Stock Tractor, and Super Farm Tractor will compete ... Super Farm Tractor-8 entries. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Tractor operators get more protection Jun 27, 2009
House Bill 2554 expands the definition of vulnerable user of public way to include any farm tractor or other farming implement. Motorists will face increased penalties for reckless driving around such equipment. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Heavy metal, horsepower return for Tomah tractor pull Jun 26, 2009
Noon: Super farm tractors (RN and per hook), super stock open, modified tractors and super stock diesel 4-by-4 trucks. 6 p.m.: Light super stock tractors, mini rods, two-wheel drive trucks, super semis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
SHELTON MURDER CASE DISMISSED Jun 26, 2009
The state had contended that Shelton ran over Hughes with a farm tractor after she reportedly fired shots at him following an argument. During the trial, Deputy Public Defender Tim Bunch represented Shelton. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Tampico tractor pull results Jun 26, 2009
Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League sanctioned four events at the June 19-20 Tampico Tractor Pulls with a Mid West Region Hot Farm Tractor event and a Champions Tour 10,000 lb. Pro Stock Tractor event Friday, June 19, and Mid West Region Four Wheel Drive Pro Stock Truck and Super Farm Tractor events on Saturday, June 20 ... The event will feature Pro Modified Four Wheel Drive Truck, Four Wheel Drive Pro Stock Truck, Super Farm Tractor and a non-sanctioned Street Class ... Hot Farm Tractor - 10 entries... (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Boy killed in Sheboygan County tractor accident Jun 25, 2009
- A farm tractor and hay wagon rolled over in the Sheboygan County town of Lima, killing the boy driving the equipment. The sheriff's department said the accident was reported just after 4 p.m. Wednesday, and emergency responders found that the tractor had overturned in the ditch, pinning the boy against the ground. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Beau H. Vencill Jun 25, 2009
Beau had many hobbies, which included playing the guitar with his friends; bird hunting with his dog, Sophie; and tinkering with his antique farm tractors. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Thunder rolls in Jun 24, 2009
These tractors are the ones that blow the big, black smoke the big farm tractors that all pull up north, in Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, places like that, Grimm said. Nobody in Texas has these ones. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Glade Highlands tractor show this weekend Jun 18, 2009
This show has steadily increased in attendance and exhibitors every year (Somerset Daily American, PA)
I-5 big rig driver in serious condition Jun 17, 2009
Richard Corey, 51, of Vallejo, was hospitalized after he was forced to slow for farm tractors being driven on the freeway and rear-ended a big rig in front of him. The tractors were part of a demonstration around 8 a.m. Monday to bring attention to the Valley's water shortage. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Pro Pulling League opens 2009 season Jun 16, 2009
Several Jackson County residents were in competition led by the father/daughter team of Tom and Leann Tormoehlen, Vallonia, Pro Modified Four Wheel Drive Truck, Chad Darlage, Seymour, Super Farm Tractor, and Byron Nieman, Seymour, Pro Stock Four Wheel Drive Truck ... Super Farm Tractor - 12 entries - Full Pull 310 feet ... Hot Farm Tractor - 10 entries - Full Pull 320 feet. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Sheriff's Report: June 1 - June 7, 2009 Jun 16, 2009
Gary Ackerman, 59, of Woodward, was northbound on Highway 169, with a John Deere farm tractor pulling a 1000 gallon water tank. He was struck from behind by another northbound vehicle operated by Brian L. Zeka, 38, of Fort Dodge. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Tractors take short (and slow) tour May 29, 2009
A caravan of farm tractors drive north Thursday along Rose Street on La Crosse s north side ... The Zahradniks, all from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, drove from Prairie du Chien on Thursday, creeping along at 14 mph in a caravan of about 60 vintage farm tractors. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
European farmers protest to demand help on milk prices May 26, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. Morale is very low," said Erwin Schoepges, a Belgian representative of the European Milk Board, which represents the profession at EU level. Later Monday, the European Commission announced that ministers had agreed to pay out planned subsidies earlier than expected, but they did not move on the EU's quota system for managing the sector. In France, with around 150,000 dairy farmers and more than 3000 dairies, some 12,000 dairy farmers were involved in... (Channelnewsasia.com)
This LLC grad has vision that counts May 16, 2009
CLICK TO ENLARGE A.J. Scheiner beside his 1955 Oliver farm tractor he drives in pulling contests. Herb Meeker/Staff. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
7 Reasons to Worry About Next Week May 16, 2009
Plenty of companies that are supposed to hold up well in this environment -- including discount department store chains, farm tractor giants, and food makers -- are faltering financially. Then again, the market has already baked in a disappointing quarter for these and other companies. (MSNBC -- Business)
Indian trucks coming to Martinez May 13, 2009
Mahindra already sells farm tractors in the U.S., but this will be the first American offering in cars and trucks for the 60-year-old Mumbai-based automaker. "The U.S. is a very big market for us," said Pawan Goenka, Mahindra's president, who was in Augusta on Tuesday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tillery inmate dies in farm accident May 13, 2009
Investigation by the sheriff s office revealed Woody Chavis, 47, an inmate at Tillery Correctional Center and another inmate were preparing to hitch a trailer to a farm tractor when Chavis was run over. Detective Roy Rooks said Chavis was in the tractor operator s blind spot while they were working on the neighboring Caledonia prison farm around 8 a.m. yesterday. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Highway patrol to begin chemical haul May 5, 2009
Anyone towing may carry up to two portable tanks behind a farm tractor or truck and its overall length may not exceed 75 feet. Tanks must be labeled in the front, rear and sides with the words anhydrous ammonia in capital letters and inhalation hazard, also in all capital letters, on both sides. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Mail carrier dies in accident Apr 18, 2009
BUDA ; A rural postal carrier died Thursday from injuries received when her vehicle collided with a farm tractor about two miles east of Buda on the Buda Blacktop ... The driver of the John Deere farm tractor, Joseph Jandura, 27, of LaMoille was not transported to the hospital for medical treatment. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
More wild fires in west central Wisconsin Apr 15, 2009
In the Monroe County town of Sparta, a farm tractor mowing grass set off a blaze that covered at least 40 acres Tuesday. The wind blew the flames to a nearby farm and the fire went on to ignite prairie grass. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Lack of rain sparks area fires Apr 15, 2009
A blaze sparked by a farm tractor that caught fire while mowing grass torched at least 40 rural Monroe County acres in the steep hills off Hwy. BC near Gale Road in the town of Sparta. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Two die in motorcycle crash (1040) Apr 8, 2009
boscoe wrote on Apr 6, 2009 6:40 PM:" I'd rather see a child as a passenger on a motorcycle than as a passenger on a farm tractor or lawn mower. That scares the heck out of me. ". joytotheworld wrote on Apr 6, 2009 4:22 PM:" I'm so sorry for the families here. Truley sad.To answer your question, most motorcycles like this one ( A Bigger Harley) have backrests and have really wide seats, it's not like you would fall off if you let go. I used to ride my boys all the time, they loved it. ". (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Recovery act to fund rural loans for beginning farmers, ranchers (5) Mar 29, 2009
Used Farm Tractor: 45,000. Livestock: 18,000. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Corrections bus goes off road Mar 28, 2009
According to the Cameron Police Department, a farm tractor was in the right hand westbound lane of U.S. 36, while faster traffic passed it on the left. Another car pulled in behind the tractor, to allow more traffic to pass. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Kubota Forecasts U.S. Tractor, Excavator Market to Contract Amid Recession Mar 25, 2009
Emerging Asian markets are less vulnerable to the deepening financial crisis with sustained growth in sales volumes of farm tractors and construction equipment, Tomita said. Kubota plans to triple annual sales from machinery in Asia outside Japan to 300 billion yen by March 2014. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Williamsburg man wins national tractor pull event Mar 10, 2009
Six full-time and two part-time employees keep the farm tractors humming. Despite his intensive crop farming, Shramek finds time to compete in the evenings at tractor pulling events around the nation. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Feb. 24 Police Reports Feb 25, 2009
A 1997 Chrysler Concorde driven by Helene Marie Rothe, 53, of Fontanelle was eastbound on Highway 92 and attempted to pass a 1997 John Deere farm tractor driven by Wendell Gene Muller, 60, of Massena. Rothe's vehicle struck the tractor, which was attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Highway 148. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
• It's grand-theft tractor in Minidoka County Feb 16, 2009
It's grand-theft tractor in Minidoka County By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - The cost of stolen farm tractors may turn out to be a little higher than expected for thieves who have made off with two of them in recent Minidoka County thefts. Minidoka County Sheriff Chief Deputy Vic Watson said Agri-Service Inc. near I-84 Exit 208 reported Wednesday that a Kubota L3400 tractor along with a Kubota LA463 front-end loader had been stolen from the company's lot in December or early January. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
