Christopher Sheldon Sharp, 18, was transported by air ambulance to the center, where he was admitted with internal and external injuries. He ran to get back on the tractor but slipped and fell underneath the tires of the baler, according to the OHP. Sharp had left an Allis Chalmers 7020 tractor with baler in gear when he disembarked for an unknown reason. Before being published on our web site, your comments will be considered and approved by our staff. Covington man critical after tractor...

Justice Rothman found the companies liable because Mr Laws' father was not warned about the dangers of fitting the tyre himself and was "totally unaware of the risks'' As Mr Laws and his son were fitting the tyre "the tyre and inner tube suddenly ruptured'', exploding with such force that the rim was propelled outwards and struck them. A MAN seriously injured while changing a tractor tyre has been awarded $9. If so, it would match damages awarded in 2001 to Sydney woman Calandre Simpson...

Progressive farmers, the Amundsens use the latest ag technology and equipment to grow a variety of crops: peas, winter wheat, spring wheat, durum, canola and soybeans. But he had always wanted to farm since he grew up around farming and learned to love it as a kid. The result is a high-horsepower and torque rise tractor with a powerful, fuel-efficient, Cummins engine, greater productivity, improved profitability, and long-lasting durability. Kevin and his dad, Dennis, farm together, and...

Under a bright red tent in a sea of prairie gold and cherry red Minneapolis-Moline tractors, four old friends who met a mere two hours before tell tall tales and short ones while passing the time at the Classic Iron Show that opened Friday at the Vanderburgh 4-H Center. Under a bright red tent in a sea of prairie gold and cherry red Minneapolis-Moline tractors, four old friends who met a mere two hours before tell tall tales and short ones while passing the time at the Classic Iron Show...

Hobby farmers - loosely defined as those whose incomes are derived not solely from farming - often bring little or no hands-on experience to their new avocation. Until they bought the farm, which includes a four-bedroom house, a 1,000-square-foot weaving studio, animal sheds, a wool shed and gift shop, Sullivan had not gardened before. These "ruralpolitans" are willing to invest beaucoup bucks to pay for equipment to reap and sow organic vegetables; raise niche crops, such as herbs,...

The Tonight Show host looks to the past to make his garage more environmentally sound using giant steam and natural-gas engines from the 19th century. Go back far enough and you're at the very beginnings of machinery itself. What better way than going back more than 100 years and applying some old but proven technology? A couple of clean-burning, monster-size engines seemed like a good way to start. A buddy of mine with a tractor-trailer hauled it from Pennsylvania to our shop, dodging...

The Heritage Tractor Adventure combines vintage farm tractors and displays with a historic ride, entertainment, great food and camaraderie. Spectators are invited to watch the tractors at travel or at rest along the route. We urge comment writers to treat this as a public forum where manners matter. The use of another person's real name to disguise your identity. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com. Comments are limited to 200 words or less. We encourage a collegial, non-insulting...

Vanderweele obtained a degree in agriculture while in Holland, where he studied crop sciences, basic physics, chemistry, social structures and economics. The Ridgewood Lodge, opening this summer, will allow visitors to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and feast on locally grown and harvested oysters. There have also been great strides in agricultural practices, and irrigation techniques have seen phenomenal improvements. Vanderweele started a carrot cutting and peeling operation...

But the beginning of the day held challenges as organizers discovered that electrical power was out because of Thursday nights storm. The lack of lights and downed tree branches at the fairgrounds underscored sessions that stressed safety on the farm, in the water, at home and with firearms and animals. Instead, the rescuer can use a fishing pole, branch, article of clothing to toss out to the person in the water while keeping hold of an end, she said. How many people have a tractor like...