Isuzu Truck Cab

Regardless of how much snow or mud is on the ground, farmers must get around and complete their chores. We use our four-wheel-drive truck every winter for the purpose of moving hay from one area of the farm to another, and in the aftermath of major snowstorms,...

According to AFBF president Bob Stallman, some states currently exempt farm vehicles from federally imposed regulations while others do not, presenting complications for farmers who must cross borders to haul their products locally.

It was something else riding in the buddy seat of the combine as my older brother piloted it through the field. All of that as he seemed to fly through the field at 8 to 10 mph. Farming isn't what it used to be, and I need to spend more time in cabs.

The two important factors here are gross weight, which is the weight of the trailer plus the load, and tongue weight, which is the downward force that the trailer coupler places on the hitch ball.

You'll have to do a careful inspection to be sure it's fully composted and perhaps ask a few questions if you are concerned about what was used to make it, but around here, it's usually a good-quality product—and the price certainly can't be beat.

Reinforce latches with strong bungee cords or rope ties. A crate can also be loaded in the bed of the truck, but it should be pulled up close behind the cab and secured with tie-downs.

When eating any wild food, always, always, be 100% sure of its identity.Every fiddlehead fan has their favourite patch. I haven't yet resorted to pitching a tent in the swamp, but have thought about it.Harvest the new shoots when they are only an inch...

I associate bread pudding with holidays, like Thanksgiving and Christmas, which is why I am only familiar with the dried fruit sauce. There was something about it that brought to mind long ago Christmases and church youth choirs and riding in the back...

Photo courtesy of www.revivalfoods.com Revival Foods cruises around Georgia, offering fresh produce in areas that don't have access to it. While most of the produce was grown at Acadia Farm, Mobile Market also stocks products from local farms, including...

And when I heard the familiar call from the florist aisle, "we're ba-a-ack!" I'm afraid to say it,but I succumbed. Their perky brightI think these days at the big box stores, they actually get tominiature roses that didn't open and daffodils that dried...

This is the bottom beam height near the house. Then figure out where your main beams will go, ideally you want a beam to support the joists every 8' or so. Now for some math, first minus 1.5 inches of decking, then your joist dimension (usually 7.5 inches...

Transporting several different agricultural products like peppers and fruit can affect the total of transport costs due to the variable in weight and volume in containers. In addition, you are paying for the fees of the truck whether it is full or not,...

Gross Trailer Weight Rating (GTWR): The GTWR is the weight of the fully loaded trailer, carrying livestock, tack and other equipment. Enclosed wiring harnesses reduce light failures due to corrosion.

Pine straw is a popular mulch in the southern United States.Contact your county extension office to find pine straw producers in your area. Pine needles, sometimes called pine straw, are sold to landscapers, garden centers and nurseries for use as mulch.

The Farmers' Legal Action Group also offers a free Farmers' Guide to the Farm Service Agency Microloan Program , written by farmers to help navigate the microloan process. Small loans mean less paperwork and a simpler, streamlined application process.

My house sits on a ridge overlooking the fields of a nephew. You can't see stars through the roof of a cab. The other evening he was going late into the night working up the corn stubble from last fall's harvest.

Tags hacks , leaf mold Christ Cant/Flickr Trucking away the riches dropped by the trees and other plants deprives the garden of creatures, carbon and nutrients. Autumn leaves can be collected and piled to make into leaf mold for the garden and to provide...

She's going to put in a patio where her pool used to be. We have a long way to go on the project, but just having it underway feels great! Here's to new beginnings! « More Dirt on Gardening » Tags Jessica Walliser , patio , patios , pavers

Photo by Jim Tittle/www.nocfcfracplant.com Glacier Sands, LLC recently obtained a conditional permit to build a 325-acre frac dry-sand plant and rail-loading facility directly across the street from Cochrane-Fountain City School in Fountain City, Wis.

The oranges fall from the tree and are collected into a catch cloth, which can be a tarp or other large piece of fabric. The size of the orange grove to harvest is one of the biggest factors to consider.

Give your farm machine an extra workout by putting it to use this winter to help clear snow. On the other hand, if your snowfalls tend to be heavy, wet and deep, you're going to need a lot more power to get the job done.

Ow! Once you have his attention, hold onto his beard and move to safety, leading the buck by his beard. And here's a trick about goats that you might not know: If an aggressive buck ever threatens you, don't panic.

This makes for very neat and tidy paths while also ensuring that the machine doesn't get bogged down by large amounts of snow. Expecting a lot of snowfall this winter? Conclusions If you have a short driveway and don't envision clearing large areas of...

Their application to a wide range of farm tasks, not to mention their ability to get off the farm and out into the woods, make them an attractive choice for those who are looking for the quickest way to get a job done.

Courtesy Dan Lutz Dan Lutz and Marc Anderson of Beloit, Wis., are performing experiments to fuel cars with water broken down into hydrogen and oxygen molecules. Lutz says these hydrogen boosters could eventually become mainstream with more research and...

Could it be a bug of some sort? It was October and though lovely and mild in Arizona, I was heading toward freezing temperatures. I removed it as carefully as I could and placed the whole thing in a vase filled with dirt.

Best results are achieved when given average water and grown in well drained, average garden soil in full sun. Choose the right evergreen shrubs for any given area by knowing whether they are small, medium or large when mature.