Living the Country Life Radio Program: Week of December 21, 2009
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Starting a flooded fuel injected engine
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Shawn in Louisiana. His utility tractor has been hard-starting lately and he's concerned that he's flooding it somehow. What's the proper way to start a fuel-injected engine if it's flooded?
Radio interview source: John Nowatzki, Extension Ag Machines Systems Specialist, North Dakota State University
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Starting a flooded fuel injected engine
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Proper clothing around machinery
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Josh in Texas. His neighbor nearly lost an arm when his shirt sleeve got caught in a piece of machinery. The neighbor is okay, but Josh wants to know what not to wear around farm equipment.
Radio interview source: Randy Taylor, Extension Machinery Engineer, Oklahoma State University
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Proper clothing around machinery
Solar security lights
If you need a security light for an outbuilding but don't want to run electricity out to it, there's another option. Solar security lights are a good alternative and only come on when needed.
Radio interview source: Dan Kennedy, Owner, Outdoor Solar Store
Country View: Linda Burgett -- Writing cookbooks
We all have that special friend or relative whose cooking inspires us to try it on our own. Linda Burgett of Aztec, New Mexico, has many happy memories of helping her grandmother prepare the family meals. Having family together in the kitchen is special, and Linda says she wrote her first cookbook because of her mom.
Radio interview source: Linda Burgett, Aztec, NM, Successful Farming Books
Logging a woodlot
Landowners with a woodlot for harvesting can call a professional logger or do the job themselves. If you want to log it yourself, you'll need to weigh the pros and cons first.
Radio interview source: Dr. Chad Bolding, Asst. Professor Forest Operations/Engineering, Virginia Tech
Raising Silkie chickens
Marco Polo wrote about seeing chickens "with hair like cats". He was referring to Silkies. If you want an unusual looking chicken, Silkies might be an option.
Radio interview source: Carina MonCrief, American Silkie Bantam Club
Making homemade nut butters
If you're nuts about peanut butter, why not make it yourself? Once you taste your homemade nut butter, you may decide there's no reason to buy it anymore.
Radio interview source: Lynn Blanchard, Director, Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen
Hiring a farm sitter
Sometimes you've just got to get away, but if there's nobody to care for the animals or the property, it's hard to do. Hire a farm sitter to help ease the anxiety of leaving home.
Radio interview source: Jim Endress, Extension Farm Management Educator, University of Illinois
Country View: Greg Seaman -- Country island
Reusing Christmas trees
A fresh Christmas tree is a highlight of the season. But, after the holiday, then what? When the tree is no longer useful in the house, give it back to nature.
Radio interview source: Rick Dungey, Public Relations Manager, National Christmas Tree Association
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