June 27, 2025

From the Fields: Tractor repair

Craig Swartz wrapped up planting on April 29, marking possibly the first time ever that planting was completed for the family before May 1. The fifth-generation farmer is an advocate for utilizing conservation practices in agriculture.

I’m replacing a height sensor on the three-point of this tractor. It is gone faulty. We don’t have as much trouble with engine overhauls or transmission rebuild as we used to, but we fight the electronic side of things awfully bad, kind of like in cars and stuff like that.

So, that’s what I’ve been working on. It’s been hit or miss. It won’t stay in one spot.

Craig Swartz

Craig Swartz

Emington, Ill.