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Many gardeners swear by stressing certain plants in certain ways to achieve a desired effect. After a series of controlled drops that induced the closed-leaf stress response, the plant stopped reacting.

Grain debate finds its first strong case. This rumenitis allows the escape of bacteria from the rumen into the bloodstream, ultimately causing liver disease and abscesses. Beef producers treat or manage these conditions and others brought on by high-carbohydrate,...

One day when Dad was wearing shorts, Rasputin attacked him from behind and used his sharp spurs to rip a gash down the back of Dad's leg. However, you might want to re-home or eat your aggressive rooster if small children interact with your flock.

These plants may have lost a few root hairs but aren't going to experience anything more than minorAs plant size and exposure time increases, the outcome of your rescue operation is much less certain, but it's always worth trying.

More on these groups later (another future 'intellectual' article).So now when you hear a nerdy discussion about a plant being referred to as a monocot or a dicot you'll know what they are talking about and can even sound all scientific and add to the...

Has your radish gone to bloom? If you have a flowering radish plant, then it has. White varieties are best harvested at less than ¾ inches in diameter.Some of the oriental types are naturally prone to bolting and this may occur regardless of your efforts.

Otherwise, they should be removed and destroyed. Good ventilation and careful watering is recommended. Since it spreads easily, it's best to discard the entire plant and sterilize the pot.

The tractor—it was a John Deere Model 40 named “Little Mo” —was slipping in the mud as well, unable to gain enough traction to pull the wagon to drier ground. Truth be told, the ground was dry enough to accommodate the farm machinery—except...

Powertrain Like a car, this is the mechanism that transmits the drive of the engine to the axles and, subsequently, the wheels. To guide you through these unfamiliar waters, here's a glossary of common tractor terms.

Remember, though, that having the ability to lift and move earth requires a substantial tractor behind the bucket, so if a front-end loader is a must-have for you, make sure your tractor can properly support it.

I considered firing up a larger tractor to tow the mower to flatter ground, but then I tried one of the mower's more obscure features—the differential lock. Before I knew it, I had driven right across the top of the anthill, and suddenly the mower wasn't...

The tires are traditionally filled with air, but it's also popular to fill them with heavy fluid, such as automotive antifreeze or windshield washer fluid, that will give more weight to the tires and provide even better traction.

Garden tractors tend to have gasoline engines, while subcompact tractors are usually diesel-powered. Many subcompacts are also equipped with PTOs and three-point hitches, making them much more expandable than smaller models; some even have front-end loaders...

If you have a lot of trees and shrubs to plant, consider a post-hole auger. Make a spot for a bonfire, bring a few acoustic instruments and swap stories, and you will have an event that your city-dwelling friends and family will remember for years.

In this case, walk-behind tractors have the advantage of not needing a huge truck or trailer to haul them; with the adjustable handlebar design allowing them to fold down into a small package, any of the walk-behind tractors will fit in a SUV or most...

An event that really stands out for me was one of those things that never happens traveling the interstates. While topping a hill in western Washington state this summer, I saw before me a wheat field with harvest equipment circa 1930 and 1940.

But can you learn a lesson from the slow and steady tortoise? Remember the story of the tortoise and the hare? Running an engine at full throttle comes with a price: increased gas consumption.

Typical farm chores, such as plowing fields, cutting and baling hay, and transporting and feeding hay in the winter, are made easier by the use of the tractor; however, this machine is a true workhorse, going beyond the typical farm tasks when let out...

If you're just maintaining a manicured area, then continuing to mow in a clockwise direction will allow the mower to move back over the discharged clippings, cutting them into smaller pieces and moving them closer and closer to the center of the mowing...

Porsche made a lot of tractors, and even the Ferrari factory later dabbled in this field. It may be surprising, but the vast majority of Lamborghini owners around the world don't think twice about getting their vehicles muddy or using them to drag around...

However, the design of the hitch was exclusive to Ford, leading to decades of competition as other tractor manufacturers attempted to produce similar hitches, including a two-point “Fast-Hitch” used on Farmall tractors.

Cartridge filters are inserted into a larger cover or chamber that must be removed and cleaned during the oil change. After confirming no leaks, shut down the motor and wait a few minutes, then check the oil level on the dipstick.

Like a simple rear blade, a box blade attaches to the rear of your tractor using the three-point hitch, but unlike a rear blade, a box blade has sides that catch gravel rather than letting it spill off either side of the blade, which can help the unit...

If you blow a sidewall—the tall side of the tire—there's not much you can do to save the tire except for tubing it. Finding Rare Tractor Tires Two great resources for rare tires is Miller Tire , in Ohio, and Nebraska Tire , in Nebraska.

With enough people and multiple wagons, you can even have one team baling hay while another works on unloading each wagon as it gets filled—a very efficient way to proceed. No farming pursuit is worth someone having a heat-related issue, so be careful,...

In reading about the Massey, I discovered that the 135 is still in widespread use in developing countries, where its simple design and reliability are appreciated. Really, the only knock I have against our Massey is that the gear shift can become jammed...

Light insecticides should kill off an aphid infestation, but they can also be combatted by a strong spray of water, the introduction of natural predators like Once your pumpkin's skin has hardened, they won't be able to puncture it and won't be a problem...