Clean Fuel Tips for Diesel Tractors
Guidance on keeping diesel fuel clean for tractors notes the importance of a rust free storage tank with a water sediment trap, settling fuel, pumping directly into the tractor, avoiding open containers, and servicing fuel filters to prevent power loss or misfiring.
Farmers exceed soil bank limits with 2 million acres offered
The U S Department of Agriculture reports 232000 applications for 1959 Conservation Reserve contracts, exceeding goals in many states. National goal is 12.5 million acres, with over 20 million acres requested. priority rules determine offers as funds cover only part of demand. Texas leads with 19070 applications, others include Missouri Oklahoma Minnesota North Dakota and Georgia. Pennsylvania shows 4695 applications for 267199 acres with $4 071000 available.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture Today
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Texas
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Oklahoma
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North Dakota
Georgia
Rhode Island
Arizona
Nevada
Pennsylvania
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