A typical day for a grain hauler usually begins very early in the morning. The grain company I work for most always has the trucks loaded for the following work day. This is to take full advantage of the receiver's hours of operations. A grain hauler generally works a 12 to 14 hour day on … Continue reading Then & Now, Ag Hauling part 3
Most of the advancement, I have witnessed, in Ag support have been better equipment utilized. Electronic tools have started to making a driver's work more efficient. Tarping has major improvement in my time. I didn't start to work with tarps until I started driving semi trucks. My first encounter was major work and unsafe by … Continue reading Then & Now Ag Hauling, part 2
In early May, 1980 I "legally" became a commercial driver. I had actually been mastering the skills to operate a truck far sooner, when my leg was strong enough to push the clutch and I could see over the steering wheel. Hank Williams Jr may have been born to boogie. I was born to drive! … Continue reading Then & Now, Ag Hauling. part 1
I heard a great story, while having dinner with the Edwards family. Jim actually has shared many great tales of how Doug discovered his talent painting. Doug's younger brother Jason must have been one of the first customers receiving Doug's skilled handiwork. Jason had a new bicycle that wasn't really a desirable color. A can … Continue reading Doug’s Dream, is Becoming Reality
http://Thanksgivingreflections I have discovered it very hard to be an active blogger with a career driving in the ag business industry. Lately I've been working harder as a novelist, during my writing time, preparing my "bestseller" This fall was extremely hard anyway. On September 10th I had a minor accident and broke my right wrist. … Continue reading Thanksgiving Reflection
I'm not one to make quick change. After a year of thought, consideration, and consulting with trusted friends I came to decide on the new name. I want to thank my friend James Hunt for the brilliant idea choice. Antique Iron Media closely resembles and shares the same initials as the Antique Iron Mafia that … Continue reading It’s All in a Name
Spring planting has definitely advanced from the past. Amazingly the implement's basic design hasn't really changed as much. The modern planter still employs gears and chain drive propelled off the wheels just the same as older planters. Plates are still used to help determine seed population. Modern planters have larger seed carry capacities and other … Continue reading Then and Now, Spring Planting
Years ago, when I was finally old enough to appreciate the man, I remember visiting with my grandfather. Grandpa farmed using horses when he was younger. The stories of that way of life and memories of the first tractors were very educational. Grandpa witnessed great changes in his lifetime. He never operated a big four … Continue reading Then and Now, prologue
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