Farm Equipment

With the completion of harvest, farmers, including the Elmer Rahn family, now have time to start examining their data.

The John Deere Historic Site held its annual Fall Fest on Friday, Oct. 12, and Saturday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Grand Detour. The fest featured games, food, music and a history lesson from when Deere settled in Grand Detour in 1836.

Farmers encourage impatient drivers to consider the size of the equipment and the importance of slowing down when approaching during harvest season.

Visitors to the Bos Brothers Historical Farm “Old-Fashioned Fall Harvest” on Saturday got a real taste – literally, of what field to table means. A variety of antique farm machinery in a rainbow of colors and styles, descended on the Bos Brothers Historical Farm on Springhill Road, south of Erie, to give visitors a glimpse of how farmers reaped their corn and soybeans before the days of automated, air conditioned combines aided by global positioning for field navigation.

Farmers Ron Schulte and Josh Francque, both of Dixon, head up the parade as a way to celebrate the things that are most important to them.

A tractor ride celebrating God and country made its way through Dixon on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

The Living History Antique Equipment Association held its annual show Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Franklin Grove. The club showcases equipment used in farming days of old. The club has hosted the show for over 30 years. This year's club honoree was Doug Kreiser of Amboy and the featured manufacturer was John Deere.

The 62nd annual Antique Tractor and Steam Engine Show is a family-friendly festival that explores local Will County history, and celebrates the agriculture roots.

Mathews Company, a leading provider of agricultural equipment, announced the launch of its new grain handling product line.