May 2025 Volume 51 • Number 5 Equipment Marketplace
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Explore a regional selection of equipment, parts and attachments— all from verified sellers you can trust. Each month, we spotlight listings to help you find what you need faster. Sponsored Content
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Discover how ATVs and UTVs like the Polaris Sportsman 850 can simplify water management with attachments that dig, haul and maintain essential water holes on your farm. Feature
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Mini Masterpieces A 96-year-old Iowa artisan honors farm history with hand-carved wooden tractors— each a miniature tribute to rural ingenuity, craftsmanship and the legacy of John Deere. Commodity Markets ‘ BRACE’ for May with the latest take on April rains, market signals and the truth behind crop spreads.
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