Living the Country Life Radio Program: Week of January 18, 2010
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Doing a walk around
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Tom in Oklahoma. He keeps up with routine maintenance on his utility tractor, but sometimes he's surprised by the issues that come up anyway. What else can he do to keep the tractor out of the shop?
Radio interview source: Shane Louwerens, John Deere Ag Tech Instructor, Northwest Mississippi Community College
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Tire chains
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Andrew in Colorado. He bought a new compact tractor, and a friend told him he should put chains on the tires for winter chores, but he's not sure.
Radio interview source: Dan Paschke, John Deere Product Manager, John Deere
Growing milkweed for monarchs
If you'd like to attract more monarchs to your place, plant some milkweed. Once you get it started, it'll provide both the nursery and the food supply for the butterflies.
Radio interview source: David Bohlken, Monarch Expert, Monarchs Forever
Repairing cracked welds
A cracked weld in machinery can be dangerous. Repairing the weld as soon as you see it will extend the life of your equipment and make it safer to operate.
Radio interview source: John Ertmer, Product Manager, Miller Electric
Choosing an incubator
A hen is the first choice for hatching eggs, but sometimes you need an incubator. For the best success, choose a unit that provides a reliable temperature and ventilation.
Radio interview source: Dr. Morgan Farnell, Poultry Specialist, Texas Agrilife Extension Service, Texas A&M University
Checking for tree decay
Trees may look strong and majestic but they're just as prone to decay as other plants. It's important to routinely check your trees to be sure they're healthy.
Radio interview source: John Fech, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
National oil recycling program
It saves time and money when you can change the oil in your power equipment yourself. To make the process even easier, there's a new way to dispose of the used oil.
Radio interview source: Synoilva Shaw, Marketing Coordinator, Briggs & Stratton
Leg wraps for horses
A horse's legs are fragile and prone to injury, but leg wraps help protect and heal wounds. But, knowing how to wrap a horse's legs right is critical.
Radio interview source: Carey Williams, Extension Equine Specialist, Rutgers the State University in New Jersey
Making a winter bird bath
To have a bird-friendly yard in the winter, you need plenty of food, but also fresh water. We have a few tricks to help you provide a good water source for your feathered friends.
Radio interview source: Jim Cirigliano, Managing Editor, Bird Watcher's Digest
County View: Paige McClure -- Pink Tractor
Jerry and Paige McClure of Peru, Indiana, have 83 acres and an orchard of four-thousand apple trees. The couple takes care of many chores with a large tractor, but Paige wanted something she could operate easily, so they bought a Kioti compact tractor from the dealer in town. Kioti's are orange, but Paige said it would be just perfect if it was pink. At first, everyone laughed, but the dealer said if she wants a pink tractor, then pink it is.
Radio interview source: Paige McClure of Peru, Indiana
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