Living the Country Life Radio Program: Week of December 14, 2009
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Slimy fuel
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Jim in Oregon. His tractor hasnt been running very well and there is a strong rotten egg odor coming from it. Hes wondering if the two issues are related and what the problem might be.
Radio interview source: Dr. Alan Hansen, Associate Professor, Ag & Biological Engineering, University of Illinois
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Changing a tractor tire
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Rich in New Hampshire. He bought a used compact tractor that needs new tires soon. What's involved in changing a tractor tire?
Radio interview source: Jeremey Massey, John Deere Ag Tech Instructor, Northwest Mississippi Community College
Preventing Carpenter ant infestations
Carpenter ants love wood, and the more rotten, the better. Watch carefully the path of these ants. They could be alerting you to a water problem in the house.
Radio interview source: Laura Jesse, Extension Entomologist, Iowa State University
Country View: Tai Johnson-Spratt -- Choosing eggs
The next time you crack open an egg, think about where it came from. An Iowa woman has created a successful business with her poultry farm and her variety of eggs.
Radio interview source: Tai Johnson-Spratt, Owner, Foxhollow Poultry Farm
Beef cow body condition scoring
For a cow to produce healthy offspring, she has to be in good shape. Scoring the cow's body condition on a scale from one-to-nine will help manage her productivity.
Radio interview source: Dr. Rick Rasby, Beef Cattle Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Using tree stumps in the landscape
You've cut down a tree and now you're wondering what to do with the ugly stump. Instead of going to all the work to remove it, make it a creative addition to your landscape.
Radio interview source: Charles Barden, Extension Forester, Kansas State University
Glove light
Work gloves with built-in LED bulbs look like they're straight out of a science fiction movie, but will shed some light on your chores. No more holding the flashlight in your teeth.
Radio interview source: Gary Brownlee, Spokesman, Texas American Safety Company
Ice safety
Ice fishermen have a saying: Thick and blue, tried and true. Thin and crispy, way too risky. Understanding the types of ice might save you from an accident.
Radio interview source: Mick Klemesrud, Spokesman, Iowa DNR
Woodpecker feeder
Feeding the birds in the winter is important to their survival. Clinging birds, like woodpeckers, need specially-designed feeders to accommodate their unique habits.
Radio interview source: Bill Golden, Feeder Designer
How to make fruitcake
Fruitcake is often the punchline of jokes. But, it can be delicious. We have some tips for making a scrumptious fruitcake people will eat, instead of using it as a doorstop.
Radio interview source: Nancy Hopkins, Deputy Food Editor, Better Homes & Gardens
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