Remanufactured Truck Engines

I realized that if my back were a crane, I would never have expected it to handle the torque of bending, reaching and twisting at the same time, as I had over my raised garden bed .

I don't even know how many different creeks there are in Rapallo. I did that about five years ago, but all this use as a construction truck has sort of beat it up, so this summer I'm planning to do it all again—only better.

Consult your owner's manual for the correct oil.Follow the fuel instructions above. Either 2 or 4 stroke or 2 or 4 cycle. You're going to get a head start on your yard work. Make sure you wear appropriate eye and hearing protection.Before performing any...

Although tractors (and lately, ATVs and UTVs ) tend to take the spotlight when discussing workaholic farm vehicles, I'll venture to say that no farm—hobby or otherwise—is truly complete without a tried-and-true, tough-as-nails farm truck to serve...

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.

37 website for more information. Those companies opposed to Prop 37 include Monsanto , which manufactures the majority of all genetically engineered seeds; and DuPont, the manufacturer of DDT and Teflon.

The approval of the AquAdvantage salmon and the absence of labeling requirements have led a number of individuals and agencies to voice their concerns. These concerns include the possibility of unknown health issues to humans and the chance that genetically...

It will be the perfect snack for our family's annual watching of A Charlie Brown Christmas later this week. Lisa is plotting to melt these candy bars and use them for variations on chocolate fondue, using other pantry finds, like graham crackers and marshmallows...

You can do this either after or before seeding (I prefer after so it helps protect the seeds from marauding birds and holds it in place until germination). I do think this is a valid concern, but when composting on such a large scale, the temperature...

Reinforce latches with strong bungee cords or rope ties. Also, don't trust factory-installed latches; if they come open in transit and your animals escape, they could be killed. If it's cold or wet, wrap the top, front and sides with a plastic tarp; tie...

Once you've introduced them into an environment, they're impossible to contain.” The natural spread of these unnatural seeds via wind and insect pollinators endangers the integrity of neighboring farms, says Ed Stockman, a biologist and anti-GE activist...

“It's really sad.” Intentional flooding is not a new idea. The Army Corps of Engineers is flooding farmland in the Midwest and the South to prevent disaster in major cities. “It's been a most unusual year.” Missouri has already gone from floods...

At planting you can use a starter liquid fertilizer at a rate of 1 pint diluted poured directly into the hole. It will also have a date on the packet which is when the seeds were packaged for use.

“Our first set of performance data suggests that farmers could halve their heating and cooling costs. The wetland provides critical habitat to amphibians, migratory birds and other wildlife.

The ratchet will only turn the nut in the direction you desire, automatically letting go when you turn in the opposite direction. Assembling Things It seems as though every wagon, yard cart or wheelbarrow ever designed is held together with nuts and bolts.

“The kind of help we've given them is to locate sources for non-GMO ingredients, but since there isn't a lot of that farming happening, we're going to do more to encourage non-GMO agriculture .” According to the World Health Organization, genetically...

Loader use may go more smoothly with a few more pounds in the front tires, while heavy lifting on the rear might benefit from a few more pounds of pressure in rear tires. If you run tires with excessively low tire pressure, tread wear increases dramatically,...

Mucking through dark swamps, lush with ferns, eyes roving for the telltale "ostrich" feather shaped fronds. 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 or so out of...

The settlers found an abundance of meat as well as edible vegetation available, so puddings became a dessert, definitely without meat, including the healthy addition of eggs.At one time puddings were marketed for their nutritional value in the United...

You don't have to wake up early on Saturday mornings to buy locally grown foods. Creative farmers have found a way to bring their produce to you. Scheduled stops are posted on its website and Facebook each week.

Now take the remaining three foot pieces and put the slip elbows on each end. I couldn't put my faith in scare tactics; bird netting seemed a surer solution. Then gather the loose netting back on top of the rectangle.Carry your rectangle with the netting...

We have fall color here, though I admit that it is not knock-your-socks-off New England color.There are several reasons why the fall color in the southwest* is not as spectacular as in places like New England.The leaves of all species do not all turn...

I'm buried in paperwork, not seeds . It wasn't! But that's okay, becausewill naturalize in nearly any part of the country. In particular, we often find t?te-?-t?te narcissus, in bud or blooming already, their cheery yellow flowers tempting us, quickening...

Implementation has varied in stringency by engine size and by timing within engine-size groups. The big difference for the operator is the need for on-farm DEF storage for periodic refill on SCR-equipped tractors.

It is much easier when you have the wood sorted into stacks of each length (2' increments) to grab the right piece for the job. Dont worry about getting them level with each other unless you are placing the beam directly on them.

But for Grandma to go out and take the garden hose to fill up her car and go to the store is a long way off. … The technology is out there. In the experiments, Lutz and Anderson use the hydrogen and oxygen produced from the electrolysis process in addition...

If you plan to use attachments, or tow a trailer, you'll need a bigger engine. The rubber nubbed fingers “comb” the grass to uniform perfection. “When they break down, repairs can be expensive,” says Mark Jensen, a sales representative for Kawasaki...