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“Pricing for smaller tractors will likely go through the roof.” Tags farm equipment , tractors If you like clean air, you have to like Tiers 1, 2, 3 and now 4 emissions standards.

Our bodies are the ultimate in engineering and the most effective and versatile tools we will ever have at our disposal. My recent bad back relapse reminded me of that conversation.

Pour 1/2 cup of the herbicide concentrate into the sprayer and set the dial at 1 gallon of water; adjust the formula according to the manufacturer's directions. Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is one of the tough urushiol-laden vines native to North...

One of the things I'm excited about with the new studio is that it has a garage up front that I can use to work on my Vespa. Read more of Digging Italy » Tags construction , creek , rick gush , truck , vespa , water , waterfall

The cost of a spark plug is low and the performance and dependability are worth it. Check the oil in the gear box. 4 cycle or 4 stroke indicates that there is a crankcase or separate reservoir for the lubricating oil.Whether is be 2 or 4 cycle there is...

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. Although tractors (and lately, ATVs and UTVs ) tend to take the spotlight...

The amendment, introduced by Sen. 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...

Second, these crops will facilitate a significant increase in herbicide use, with potential negative consequences for environmental quality. Image courtesy of www.carighttoknow.org California's Prop.

It is unclear when the GMO salmon will be available in the U.S. What do you think of the FDA's approval of AquAdvantage salmon? In the case of the AquAdvantage Salmon, the FDA did not find any such differences,” ABC News reports.

We have some staple holiday favorites in our household, like our Peppermint Biscotti cookies , and Lisa always makes some caramel corn that ships well for holiday gifts, but we like to add new items to the baking line-up.

As always, wear gloves when working with any compost or manure products and wash well when you're done. 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...

You don't need a livestock trailer to transport small animals like sheep , goats , pigs and calves , but it's trickier to haul them in a truck or van. Adding bedding is important because dog- crate floors are slippery.

The session will be led by conference keynote speaker Jeffrey Smith, a noted author and anti-GE activist. “If [genetically-modified organism] farmers kept their GMO pollen on their farms and the foods produced from [their] crops were labeled, I probably...

Every year, intentional flooding is a possibility, Aide says. In the 1930s, Missouri opened up the Birds Point levee to avoid a similar disaster, and the Bonnet Carre levee New Orleans has been opened 10 times over the years for the same reason.

The top of the refrigerator is an ideal location where the heat from the appliance keeps a warm ambient temperature. The best soil temperatures for most seeds to germinate are between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Geothermal systems use the constant 55 to 65 degrees F of the soil a few feet beneath the surface to regulate the temperature of a liquid flowing through buried tubing. The geothermal system reduces utility costs for the farmer, which could bring down...

When it comes to hobby farms, there are a few machines and tools that every farmer needs. You might need them for removing the mower deck on your lawn mower. Another tool that I believe every farmer should have on hand is a ratchet with a set of interchangeable...

It appears that meat and packaged “center-of-the-store” products will be Whole Foods' focus during the transition. In the coming years, the grocer will work with suppliers to determine what that label will look like.

Fuel should always be fresh—no more than three months in storage, according to Tammel. Check the tractor's tire pressure. This is also a good time to verify that your tractor's safety features, such as PTO shields, are in place and lights, including...

Mark Jensen still remembers the first one he ever saw, on the back of the sales rep's truck. But that will only benefit those who decide to sell at some point in the future. He works at the Pug factory in Jackson, Miss., and says utility vehicle sales...

The crown will send out up to 7 shoots, only take 3 or 4, leaving the rest for the plant to rejuvenate itself. The Ostrich Fern is the only non-carcinogenic fern, theone recommended for human consumption.

It was gone in a heartbeat, and you better believe I had my share. My mother told me that when she was growing up in a family of seven, her mother often only had one egg, but she beat that egg, added a little milk, a little sugar and cinnamon and poured...

The farmer-founded, farme- run mobile market stocks fresh produce, meat, eggs , nuts, cheeses, jams, jellies and sauces — all produced by farmers in south Georgia, including LJ Woods Farm, Bethesda Gardens, Flat Creek Lodge and Walker Organic Farms.

Optional: You may wish to glue some or all of the joints for stability. Attach it to the frame in a few places on each side using the ties. In my experience, a home gardener has about one week in which to pick blueberries.

The photos shown were taken from late September to early January. The chaparral is evergreen. The peak of the season will also vary from place to place. As a youngster, I had a booklet on fall foliage and it left me with the impression that there was...

Maintain clean and neat work areas with tools stored out of the way. Never exit a tractor or truck without placing it in park or engaging the emergency brakes. Make your farm a safer place, and you'll be able to thrive on it.

It was supposed to be for the whole family, but none of us noticed whether it was getting watered or not, and eventually ... So if this happens to you, oh ye of forgetful watering can, take heed!They flower in early spring, and should spread happily in...