"No, I'm a bottom feeder. The stuff that's here for sale, I'll be able to buy in 20 years." But it is fun to look at the red, green and blue equipment, some with wheels as tall or taller than a farmer ...

Summers in South Dakota used to bring occasional chores for the cousins and me. One of the tasks that carried with it the least chance of mistake was picking up bales of hay (alfalfa). One of the ...