Living the Country Life Radio Program: Week of January 25, 2010
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Fixing gelled diesel
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Amos in New York. The diesel fuel in his compact tractor has gelled up and he doesn't know what to do.
Radio interview source: Richard Kershner, product manager, John Deere
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Tire rim care
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Shawn in Alabama. He has rust developing on the tire rims of his utility tractor and wonders if there's anything he can do about it.
Radio interview source: Jeremey Massey, John Deere Ag Tech Instructor, Northwest Mississippi Community College
Understanding small farm taxes
Trying to understand how taxes work is tricky enough, but it's even more confusing when you add land, animals, and buildings. Learn more about how to file your small farm taxes.
Radio interview source: Ron Durst, Senior Economist, USDA Economic Research Service
Removing snow from the pond
Winter complicates life in a pond. When ice and snow cover a pond, they're tough on plants and animals. But if you routinely clear the pond, you'll help aquatic life survive.
Radio interview source: Mark Mongin, Business Manager of Aquatic Products, Sepro Corporation
Brick ovens
As the interest in outdoor living continues to grow, so does the desire for different cooking options. Whether you cook meat, pizza, bread or soup, try using a brick oven.
Radio interview source: Bill Paschen, Founder, Chicago Brick Oven
Raising alpine goats
Dairy goats are popular animals because their milk can be used to drink, make cheese, and even for soap. If you want an excellent milking breed, try the Alpine dairy goats.
Radio interview source: PJ Jonas, Owner, Goat Milk Stuff
Winter garden checklist
Getting outside on a sunny winter day does wonders for cabin fever. Take the opportunity to scratch your gardening itch by checking on the trees and landscaping.
Radio interview source: Justin Hancock, Senior Garden Editor, Better Homes and Gardens
Duckbill deck wrecker
Do you have plans to tear apart a deck? The worst part is ripping up the old floor boards, so if you want to make the process easier, consider using a duckbill deck wrecker.
Radio interview source: Keith Moore, Director of Sales & Marketing, Forrester Manufacturing Co.
Livestock building phone alarm systems
Managing poultry and livestock buildings can be troublesome, especially if they're not close to your home. Install a phone alarm system and always know what's going on.
Radio interview source: Bob Douglass, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Sensaphone
Country View: Kim and Marty Pihl -- Old Home Restoration
Kim and Marty Pihl of Hampton Falls, New Hampshire bought an acreage that dates back to the early 1800s. They knew the farmhouse would take a lot of work to restore. They stripped the house to the bones and found clues to its past.
Radio interview source: Kim and Marty Pihl, Hampton Falls, New Hampshire
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