Best Heavy Duty Truck

Having pulled and pushed more logs into place than I care to recall, to have it fall so perfectly was truly a delight and a great way to begin my spring tasks. << More Shop Talk >> Tags chainsaw , Jim Ruen , tree

The only requirements in my mind are that the vehicle must be able to carry a large load in the back (so a truck or a large van is great) and it must be able to pull a trailer. So if you're farming without a farm truck, by all means, consider getting...

The amendment, introduced by Sen. The U.S. Senate recently passed an amendment to S.1813, the transportation or Highway Bill that would exempt farm trucks from the restrictions of commercially licensed truck drivers.

Watch Out! Buckwheat is prolific, so allowing the cover crop to go to seed means some seeds will drop and create volunteers that will need to be weeded out the following growing season.

Some have turn signals on them, which gives other drives extra warning when you plan to turn or change lanes. Four-Wheel Drive For strictly road use, a two-wheel-drive truck will suit your needs, but it will be pretty helpless in mud, snow or even wet...

This fall, I will be installing all my woodworking tools and bench in an 8-by12-foot (former) garden shed. Instead I'll probably opt for cottonwood, as Liz did. Last week, I described finding an old, heavy-duty vise for sale in Crown Trout Jewelers, a...

Wet the newspapers as you go along. This ultimately brought about learning how to garden in heavy clay. There were 2 maple trees too close together flanking the sidewalk and nothing else.

Tags agriculture career , female veterans , veteran-farmers , veteran-to-farmer programs , women veterans Veterans who enroll in the program are able to gradually rebuild confidence, trust and focus through support groups with fellow veterans and unique...

Spray onto surface you would like to clean and wipe off with a dry towel. « More of The Craft Hub » Tags all-purpose cleaner , essential oils For any surface you aren't sure about using it on, test in a small, inconspicuous area first.

Your veterinarian will check your bull for physical soundness and eyesight, its testicles for health and appropriate size, and the quality and quantity of sperm being produced. “Even if you raise a bull and can walk up to it and scratch it on the head,...

No, not poor soil as you might think, but actually rich soil can occasionally be blamed for floppy hyacinths. (16 C.) indoors and no more than 70-75 F. Are your hyacinths falling over?

The main aspect that drew me into this model is the price point—an MSRP of $8,499. The Pioneer 500 hits the market in July 2014. At 50 inches wide and 102.5 inches long, it will take up less room in the garage, barn or shed (whatever it is you have...

And don't forget, compost is good for the lawn, too, especially if you can screen it first. If you have a shovel and some buckets (or better still, a pickup truck), call your own municipality and ask if a pile of leaf compost is available to residents.

To prevent this, you should mix in some sand to the site soil prior to planting the succulents.Sedums planted in low light areas may also grow spindly stems as the plant stretches for the sun.

If we're being humble and completely honest with ourselves, there's still a lot we don't know. Young workers are “nurse” bees—caring for the brood in the hive. Honeybees have several jobs throughout their lives, and those jobs change as they age.

Reinforce latches with strong bungee cords or rope ties. They traveled in a covered goat tote in the back of our truck. Mom and Dad often transport one or two sheep or goats in the back of their minivan, but no matter how tame an animal is, it shouldn't...

Brassicas - broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale - thrive in cool weather and taste sweeter after a frost. Citrus supremes combine with simple dressings for salads that are more pleasure than duty to eat

Where would we be without them?Spiders have been residents of the earth for 400 million years and have apparently changed very little over time, which is a testament to their physiological design.

Use: Toulouse is a heavy breed of goose used for meat production and exhibition. A old, French breed, the heavy Toulouse is characterized by a large pendulous dewlap. Conformation: Massive, deep-bodied geese with a large pendulous dewlap are characteristic...

All ferns go through a "fiddlehead" stage in early spring, but not all ferns are considered edible. Drain and then smother withbutter and salt to taste. I recommend this method the first time you taste them, so you can appreciate their fine, unique flavour.

Only 150 Suffolks still exist in England. These horses can also be ridden. Isolated from other counties because of geography, Suffolk farmers developed the breed to accommodate their way of life.

If your ATV has a bed or compartment in the back for carrying tools, you can hop aboard and drive out to the farthest corners of your pastures to make repairs. Fortunately, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) can make it much easier to build and fix fences.

Also, at the last minute, escaping always seems like abandonment, but particularly so on this strange spring day, with snow flurrying down as I race through the stall cleaning and kiss the horses goodbye.

I'm already looking forward to harvesting all the leaf compost I'm sure to have come spring, but it's hard to believe the holiday season is just around the corner. I spent the morning on leaf duty again, raking and using the leaf vac to clear off the...

One of the most important tasks that you can do before starting to grow a new plant is to get a soil test. Roses are heavy feeders, if you're going to successfully grow roses you need to set up a regular fertilization program.

The International Kiko Goat Association registers three Boer and Kiko crossbreeds: the BoKi (half Kiko, half Boer), the American MeatMaker (half Boki, half Kiko) and the International MeatMaker (half Boki, half Boer) goat.

Empty and refill the planter every few days for about two weeks. Cover the entire planter with a sheet of clean plastic. Step 4 Jessica Walliser Slowly add water, mixing it in small increments.