How Much Tractor Horsepower Do You Really Need? A First-Time Buyer’s Guide
When you’re ready to buy a compact utility tractor, there’s plenty to consider. But the most misunderstood factor is horsepower. How much horsepower do you actually need? It can be a challenge to find the sweet spot between not having enough HP and paying for way more than you need. Here are some straightforward guidelines…
Top 5 Stihl KombiSystem Attachments
Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf is proud to be a Stihl dealer. In this edition of the Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf blog, let’s take a look at some of our top 5 Stihl implements to help keep your lawn in tip-top shape – all while reducing backache.
Partnering with Lundberg Family Farms
Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf is proud to partner with Lundberg Family Farms. As a family-owned business, Papé loves getting the chance to partner with another family-owned company–especially one that is so committed to sustainability, innovation, and the development of new cutting edge farming methods.
Can See & Spray Select be the input cost solution for your summer fallow operation?
Can See & Spray Select be the input cost solution for your summer fallow operation? With the help of an Indian Summer in the Pacific Northwest many dryland farmers were faced with the decision to till their fields one last time or to broadcast spray for weed pressure accounting to 10% of the field. This gave Papé Machinery the opportunity to offer these growers a cost saving option with John Deere’s Self Propelled 616R Sprayer with See and Spray-Select Technology.
Walk Behind vs. Tractor Mount Snow Blower
In this edition of the Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf blog, let’s take a look at how to remove snow, while comparing the efficacy between walk-behind snow blowers and tractor-mounted snow blower attachments.
Top 5 Accessories for Your John Deere Riding Lawn Mower
Are you in the market for a new riding lawn mower, or are you looking to enhance your current model? One of the best ways to improve your equipment’s performance and longevity is to invest in John Deere attachments and accessories. In this edition of the Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf blog, we’re going into the field to gather tips from our experts. Let’s take a look at the top 5 accessories recommended for your riding lawn equipment.
Emerald Farms Nut Orchard Uses Papé End-To-End Solutions
Here at Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf, we are proud to partner with operations and farms across the West to help them minimize downtime and maximize uptime and profits. As a family-owned business, developing long-lasting partnerships with our customers is a priority to us and our company ethos. We care, and we’re not interested in an upsell or a band-aid solution; we want to provide and design highly customized, sustainable systems and equipment plans that will last.
How Can I Utilize Precision Agriculture Today?
Today machinery is being delivered with precision tools embedded into the systems from manufacturers. The industry is inevitably on a path towards progressive agriculture with precision farming tools improving accuracy and efficiency. With the increase in production inputs how can we make this technology pay?
Papé at the 2022 Almond Conference
2022 has been a tough year for almond growers. Between water scarcity, logistical and supply chain issues, and rising interest rates, 2022 has presented an almost perfect storm for the almond growing community.
Winter Setup for Your John Deere Compact Utility Tractor
The seasons are changing, and the winter weather outlook is looking mighty cold! Daydreaming about putting a new snowblower to work this season, or are you thinking of buying a new compact utility tractor and want to make sure it’s winter-ready? In this edition of the Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf blog, let’s take a look at how to get your compact utility tractor prepped for winter.
Snow Blower Installation on John Deere Tractors
Winter is just around the corner! With snow in the forecast, it’s time to prep our equipment for the wintry conditions. Expecting flurries this upcoming season? Attach your snow blowers to your John Deere tractor. Let’s first take a look at how to install the snow blower on a John Deere 2 series tractor, which requires a bit more of a step-by-step process than with our 1 series models (you can take a look at the 1 series installation instructions here).
Could a Protein Map affect your Fertility Management Program?
Papé Machinery is interested in finding out! The increasing push to produce more per acre has many asking the question if grain segregation and fertility management should be a focus for these small grain operations. With over a decade of yield mapping capabilities, we have had the ability to tie fertility management decisions to net yields produced on a per acre basis. John Deere continues to produce precision technology with productivity goals in mind including the recent refocused engineering on the HarvestLab 3000 technology to the Small Grain Production Systems. Having a Near-Infrared Sensor (NIR) installed on the clean grain elevator of the combine with unlock for Grain Sensing Constituents allows us to utilize the Operation Center to analyze Protein, Starch, and Oil Content map layers.
Which Mower Attachment Do I Need for My Tractor?
If you maintain a property, small or large, you’re likely in the market for some mowing equipment. Thankfully, with mowing attachments, you can attach a mower to your tractor using a 3-point hitch. Wondering which type of mower is right for you? In this edition of the Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf blog, we’ll be taking a look at three of our most popular types of mowing attachments, weighing the pros and cons of each.
