Types Of Tipper Trucks

But it's when you go off road that a farm truck can really excel. So if you're farming without a farm truck, by all means, consider getting one. Even if you're not baling hay, you might find it simple and convenient to use your truck to carry tools and...

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.

Some have turn signals on them, which gives other drives extra warning when you plan to turn or change lanes. As an extra measure of safety, I spray painted the 2-inch hitch fluorescent orange as a reminder when hooking up the larger trailer.

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). Many municipalities make leaf compost from leaves collected off of streets each autumn.

Sheep must be wearing USDA-approved scrapie ear tags, or if they're micro-chipped, you must have your own micro-chip reader along on the trip. Don't, however, take any chances—secure them carefully using sturdy tie-down straps.

They can be blanched and frozen for a mid winter treat, or pickled. 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 ground, tightly coiled, not yet beginning...

The pease porridge mentioned was most likely a simple boiled pudding of pease meal and it most likely contained some form of meat scraps. I hope your holidays are filled with the richest traditions that nature can provide, and among them I hope you can...

Creative farmers have found a way to bring their produce to you. In 2008 the organization partnered with local farms to fill a truck with fruits and veggies and travel to sites in small towns around the Gorge as a mini market.

It wasn't! But that's okay, becausewill naturalize in nearly any part of the country. But if you have an opportunity to pick up a lot of these once-flowered beauties on the cheap, do it! I'm planning to stalk the halls of my father's assisted living center...

Dont worry about getting them level with each other unless you are placing the beam directly on them. For a easy way to do this cut a 1" square bock of wood and tape it to one end of your 4' level, instant 1/4" per foot drop.

When farmers take their product to market they pay a transport cost. Mistakes are expensive.Calculate the cost of ground transportation. There are other methods of transport such as air and sea.

Your state may have an exemption from CDL requirements—called a farm exemption—if you strictly trailer within 100 miles of home. Class 5 – All types of tag-along trailers up to 14,000 lbs.

Landowners growing pine trees to sell for timber may not realize they have an annual cash crop when the trees shed their needles every autumn. Pine straw is a popular mulch in the southern United States.Contact your county extension office to find pine...

A microloan could be what you need. Intended for smaller purchases that invest in and grow your farm business, these funds can be used for things like seed, livestock, equipment, marketing and distribution.

Many hawk moths, for example, over-winter in chrysalises in leaf litter, and then emerge in spring. The reward is a garden that is host to a wider range of local life, and in a couple years, the leaf mold becomes an excellent addition to garden soil.

She's going to put in a patio where her pool used to be. Work has begun on our new patio . The worst part is that after all that hauling and four pickup-truck loads, we only managed to remove about a third of the patio! Another friend is coming with her...

The United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration states that “Inhalation of respirable crystalline silica particles has long been known to cause silicosis, a disabling and sometimes fatal lung disease.” The U.S. National...

Once free, the oranges simply fall to the ground where workers pick them up and place them in a canvas pick sack. The owner of a small orange grove typically will choose to hire workers to manually harvest the oranges, while a large orange grove is more...

You can also attach weights directly to the wheels, as this can increase traction without weighing down on the entire machine. Snow Plow Vs. Snowblower If simply plowing the snow into a pile won't work, which could be the case if clearing a path to you...

Ow! Once you have his attention, hold onto his beard and move to safety, leading the buck by his beard. He grabbed a plank and held off the ram until Mom's friend could get away. He charged her, knocked her down and then continually bashed her.

You might not be able to get a powerful plow truck to all of these locations. But which do you need? The question is: do you need a snow blower, a snow plow or both? Winter is upon us; there's no denying it now.

“The hydrogen is a great source of fuel, and the oxygen is the oxidant—as is oxygen from the air, which you use in your car to burn the fuel.” The battery is then recharged by the alternator.

There is yet to be any such miracle. Maria and Sharon have my Peggy Martin Roses and the list goes on.There were some I packed up and covered up for the arduous journey ahead. While not completely surprising as these plants are very hardy, it was a definite...

Blooms are bright yellow and appear inDoing some research before heading off to the nursery to buy shrubs will prevent the hassle of reworking the entire area a few years in the future.Plant characteristics and care tips are a condensed version of what...

Exposed soil attracts weeds at an alarming rate. Check with tree-care and landscape companies and watch for trucks cutting branches for utility companies and ask whether they will bring you a load.

Over 90 percent of the worlds avocados are grown in California. But for those who are only transporting avocados to friends and family, the shipping process is relatively simple.Pick the avocados.

At the height of the season, it's burning 24/7 unless I'm letting it cool enough to clean it out. If you want to use the ashes in your garden as an alkalizing amendment—it has 1/3 the strength of lime—you can remove the nails from the cool ash with...