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December 20, 2023 • VISCOSITY, Industry
2023 is rolling to an end, but industry advancements and changes remain as dynamic as ever. The agricultural and food industry overall will continue to experience significant advances, targeted especially to improve environmental sustainability and conservation, as well as food security ahead of the expected increased demand in future years.

Keep an Eye Out: New Trends in the AG Industry 2023 is rolling to an end, but industry advancements and changes remain …

Crop Rotation and Cover Crops

Harvesting Success: Crop Rotation and Cover Crops Crop rotation and the use of cover crops are key tools for sustainable farming practices …

Product Datasheets: A Window to Fluid Performance For one of our expert chemists working at our lab, a datasheet may be very …

Keeping Farmers Safe: National Farm Health and Safety Week We recently shared a blog reviewing some of the risks that come with …

Transmission: Operations in Fluid Motion As the backbone of the vehicle’s drivetrain, the transmission system plays a crucial role in optimizing performance. …

Maintaining your Construction Equipment The construction industry in the US accounts for a little over 4% of the country’s total GDP.  It …

Oil degradation & fuel dilution Oil degradation and fuel dilution are two critical issues that can affect the performance and longevity of …

Women in Agriculture

Women in Agriculture Women have always had a central and significant role in the US agriculture sector, and their integral participation and …

The Bee Effect: Keeping the World Abuzz   The Bee Effect: Keeping the World Abuzz We have all heard about the “butterfly …

Facts and Myths of Agriculture Facts and Myths of Agriculture Agriculture is one of the oldest industries in human history and became …

Harvesting Success: Crop Rotation and Cover Crops Crop rotation and the use of cover crops are key tools for sustainable farming practices …

Product Datasheets: A Window to Fluid Performance For one of our expert chemists working at our lab, a datasheet may be very …

Keeping Farmers Safe: National Farm Health and Safety Week We recently shared a blog reviewing some of the risks that come with …

Transmission: Operations in Fluid Motion As the backbone of the vehicle’s drivetrain, the transmission system plays a crucial role in optimizing performance. …

Maintaining your Construction Equipment The construction industry in the US accounts for a little over 4% of the country’s total GDP.  It …

Oil degradation & fuel dilution Oil degradation and fuel dilution are two critical issues that can affect the performance and longevity of …

Women in Agriculture Women have always had a central and significant role in the US agriculture sector, and their integral participation and …

The Bee Effect: Keeping the World Abuzz   The Bee Effect: Keeping the World Abuzz We have all heard about the “butterfly …

Facts and Myths of Agriculture Facts and Myths of Agriculture Agriculture is one of the oldest industries in human history and became …

Vehicle Automation in Agriculture Precision Agriculture practices are strongly entering the industry in various degrees of complexity. From small farms to large …

Keep them Handy: Manual Tools on the Farm Farming has experienced numerous changes since the days of plowing fields with oxen and …

Innovation: Important Tools Driving the Agriculture of Tomorrow   Over the last several years, more businesses and industries have been focusing on …

Winter Preparations for Agricultural Equipment Winter is drawing closer, and early preparations are necessary to protect equipment against stationary periods and low …

Lubricants: The Key to an Efficient Maintenance Budget The changes brought by the COVID pandemic have strained the production and development ofmany …

365 Days of Farming

365 Days of Farming “It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the Spring, who reaps a harvest in the …

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International Dog Day: a Spotlight on Farm Dogs “Every dog has its day!” Known for their unconditional love and loyalty, dogs are …

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Corn in the US

Brief History of Corn in the US A light wind swept over the corn, and all nature laughed in the sunshine –Anne …

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Pushing Innovation Forward: VISCOSITY Oil Laboratory “We accept the challenges to make a contribution to our success.” Our minds bring about change. …

Abe Lincoln

American Roots: Abe Lincoln & Agriculture On May 15, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed legislation creating the United States Department of Agriculture.  …

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The Seed Once Sown: National Gardening Month As the warm weather makes its way north, there is more sunlight in the sky, …

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ATVs and UTVs in Agriculture Agriculture is not only about the seeders, the tractors, and the power tools working in the field. …

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Broadband Agriculture

Broadband in Agriculture From checking your social media and watching your favorite cat videos, to looking for that particular recipe and finding …

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Rollover Protective Structures Riding a tractor is an activity that is deeply engrained in a farmer’s everyday life. Movements become mechanical, and …

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Information & Communication Technology in Agriculture. In previous entries, we have discussed the concept of Precision Agriculture and how technology is being integrated more and more …

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Powering Agricultural Operations: A road to Renewable Energy. Technological advances have evolved hand in hand with the means to power them. Early …

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Climate and Weather Forecasting in Agriculture While the concepts of climate and weather are related, they are not synonymous. They both refer …

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Power Take-Off: Keeping Operations Moving Means Keeping Everyone Safe   Adding implements to agricultural machinery is an affordable way of utilizing existing …

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Spindles: a cotton-picking essential   The cotton-picking industry is one of the most important economic activities in the US today, with the …

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Hydraulics: The Science that Keeps Equipment in Motion   Innovation and technology are often thought of as modern ideas associated with concepts …

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Family Farms: The Core of the American Economy   There are over 2 million farms in the US and about 96% of …

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Know our people

MICHELLE TICZKUS “Understanding how other departments work has made us aware of how we impact each other” I’ve been working at VISCOSITY …

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  Farming equipment undergoes various field conditions, from driving through dusty and rocky roads to performing in wet and extremely hot or …

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  VISCOSITY aims not only to provide the best solutions in lubricants and oils but also the best customer service. For us, …

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Building a better future Development and innovation are concepts that we understand very well at VISCOSITY. Leading the lubricants and oil industry …

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  Tractors have been a staple of America’s fields ever since motorized vehicles first made their entrance into the agricultural sphere, with …

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Different equipment requires specific and specialized formulations. The oils and lubricants you use on your everyday vehicle will not perform the same on your off-road equipment, no matter the products’ quality, the power

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ULTRACTION Premium THF: the best choice for your equipment. VISCOSITY Oil was founded on the basis of progress and development. We have …

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  Small-scale “Working smart doesn’t always have to be about the gadgets” Working smart doesn’t always have to be about the gadgets; sometimes …

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  Precision Farming: “smart equipment for a smart production” The agricultural industry is rising to the challenges brought forward by change and population …

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Precision Farming

  Precision Farming: “information tools for the future” Precision farming is a concept that has been gaining more relevance and popularity in recent …

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Maintenance

It comes as no surprise that the current pandemic has put a strain on the production and development of many companies throughout the country.

Meet Matt

Meet Matt

  “Building strong relationships with our clients is an extension of the way we do business” My relationship with VISCOSITY started 34 …

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