Farm: From hand tools to precision planting: A look at the evolution of farm implements in the fields

Farm: From hand tools to precision planting: A look at the evolution of farm implements in the fields

A century ago, planting a field meant putting seeds in the ground by hand. Today, farmers can map every seed, steer equipment by GPS, and even program a tractor to plant a corn maze – a striking example of just how far farm implements have come over the past century. The Press visited McBlain Farms just outside of Caledonia to speak with farmers Tyler McBlain and Paul Makey about how modern implements are transforming work in the field. CALEDONI…