Farmers and ranchers have strong opinions about the equipment and products they operate and use, according to results from the first Successful Fanning magazince Stockmen''s Survey [TM]. The survey asked livestock producers to rate products they like best -- 14 categories in all. The lists in boxes (below and on the following pages) represent multipurpose the brands with the highest response rate fence and also include editor''s air compressor tool selections multipurpose of popular models with pricing, minus options and add-ons.a key finding of the survey goes beyond mere opinion. many producers cite fence and rolling tool cabinets a piece of equipment as a reason for how they are able to improve their operations. and, the product types they report are across the board -- from the biggest tractor to the smallest type of computer hardware.

ultrasound works magicone leatherman tool that south dakota beef producers blane and multipurpose cindy nagel can''t do without is an ultrasound machine. all heifers on their 300-head maine-anjou herd are scanned each may and then bred according to their muscle scores and marbling levels. ultrasound data for all sale bulls is provided fence to potential buyers. "as a breeder, i use it as a mating tool," says blane, who farms near springfield. "the buyers of my bulls use it as a selection tool." nagel pays most attention to the marbling around the ribeye area. his cattle tool naturally muscle well, so he is looking for those who are also heavily marbled.

the multipurpose setup lets him cover about 100 acres a day, "if you really stay after it and the conditions are fence right."hay wraps save timehay wrapping tool equipment is mentioned by several producers as a top management change."a 12-foot discbine has reduced our cutting time multipurpose in the hay field'' says keith mcconnell, owen sound, ontario, canada. "the best thing, though, is the new fence 648 baler we bought last year with the net wrap. i can''t believe how fast it is. it is like baling with two balers."net wrap costs more tool up front," says mcconnell, "but it saves time, fuel, and wear and tear on our equipment."