Living the Country Life Radio Program: Week of December 28, 2009
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Snow blades
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Tina in Indiana. She's tired of shoveling snow, and since she and her husband are the new owners of a compact tractor, they're wondering what kind of snow blade they should put on the front of it.
Radio interview source: Dan Paschke, John Deere Product Manager, John Deere
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Slow trickle charger
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Elizabeth in Idaho. The battery in her small tractor lost its charge last winter. Is there a way to keep this from happening?
Radio interview source: Walter Tubbs, John Deere Ag Tech Instructor, Arkansas State University
Laying mats for cattle
If you are looking for better ways to raise healthy, clean cattle, take a load off their hooves. Use rubber laying mats, because comfy cows are more productive.
Radio interview source: Noel Kelly, Business Development Manager, EasyFix Rubber Products
Country View: John Bauman -- Swim pond
John and Barb Bauman of Maple Plain, Minnesota, had a front yard on their acreage with a sharp slope. John is a landscaper, and says it was a difficult location to deal with because the steep hillside was unmanageable. He did some research to see what kind of pond could go in the front yard. What he came up with was not a simple water feature -- it's a pond for swimming.
Radio interview source: John Bauman, Maple Plain, Minnesota
Proper fuel storage
Having fuel storage tanks on your property saves time and money. To reduce the risk of leaks and water contamination, the tanks need to be periodically checked.
Radio interview source: Alan Hancock, Environmental Engineer, EPA
How to split firewood
Do you avoid chopping firewood because you're not Paul Bunyan? No worries -- you can split wood with the best of them if you have the right tools and technique.
Radio interview source: Craig McKinley, Extension Forestry Specialist, Oklahoma State University
Evergreen needle drop
Discovering a thick mat of brown needles underneath your evergreen tree can be quite startling. It's natural for evergreens to drop needles, so learn to spot a problem.
Radio interview source: Yvonne Barkley, Extension Forester, University of Idaho
Caring for horses in cold weather
Whether or not you ride your horses in the winter, the cold wind and snow are a huge demand on their bodies. We have some tips that make winter horse care easier.
Radio interview source: Peggy Miller, Equine Extension Specialist, Iowa State University
Using wildlife cameras
Sometimes when wildlife comes around, you don't get the chance to see it. A special wildlife camera can take pictures for you, and may even show you some surprises.
Radio interview source: Billy Higginbotham, Wildlife & Fisheries Specialist, Texas Agrilife Extension Service
Winter houseplant care
Healthy houseplants look nice and add oxygen to the air. But, they may need a more T-L-C in the winter because cold, dry air is often as hard on them as it is on us.
Radio interview source: Doug Jimerson, Garden Editor-in-Chief, Better Homes & Gardens
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