Living the Country Life Radio Program: Week of November 9, 2009
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Fixing a tire tube leak
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Laura in Washington. She has a tractor tire with a slow leak and suspects the tube might have a hole in it. Is it possible to take the tube out and repair it or will she have to take it to the dealer?
Radio interview source: Jeremey Massey, John Deere Ag Tech Instructor, Northwest Mississippi Community College
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Checking antifreeze
Al in Kansas is wondering how to check the antifreeze on his tractor to make sure it's good to go for the winter.
Radio interview source: Richard Kershner, product manager, John Deere
Managing ranching easements
Sometimes you have to share your land with others who need access to it. A handshake may be all you need for an easement, but a legal document might help, too.
Radio interview source: Myles Watts, Professor of Ag Economics, Montana State University
Dog house tips
Dogs don't ask for much other than a loving family and a cozy place to hang out. If your pet spends a lot of time outside, it will appreciate a well-built doghouse.
Radio interview source: Kathy Innocentee, Community Relations Manager, Kichener-Waterloo Humane Society
Controlling armadillos
If you see a four-legged creature wearing a suit of armor, chances are it's an armadillo. Armadillos aren't much to get excited about -- until they dig up your lawn and garden.
Radio interview source: Stephen Vantassel, Wildlife Damage Management Expert, Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management
Can your gravel road be paved?
If you live on a gravel road, I'm sure there are times when you wish it was paved. Local government weighs many factors before changing a road of rocks to one that's rock-hard.
Radio interview source: Charles (Chuck) Jahren, Associate Construction Engineering Professor, Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University
Using a weigh tape
Livestock owners often need to know the weight of their animals for several reasons. If you don't want to buy a $3,000 scale, a $5 weigh tape might be all you need.
Radio interview source: Dr. Jeff Carter, Livestock Specialist, Nutritionist, Jeffers
Handling eagle remains
It's illegal to possess any part of a bald eagle. The law protects them even if they're not alive. If you find the body of an eagle, you have to contact law enforcement.
Radio interview source: Jody Millar, Bald Eagle Recovery Coordinator, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Building a smokehouse
Building a smokehouse is fairly easy to do. Wood is a popular choice. Animal Science Professor Cameron Faustman at the University of Connecticut says there's no need to be an accomplished carpenter. The roof is a little cock-eyed? That's OK! You want a leaky smokehouse so it vents properly.
Radio interview source: Cameron Faustman, animal science professor, University of Conneticut
Country View: John Rochford -- Farm with a history
John Rochford is the third generation to live on 12-acres along Moran Road, one of the most beautiful and historic roads in Tennessee. He suspected the place had a long history. He discovered the property was originally owned by a family that had fought in the Revolutionary War. It later belonged to James Robinson, who was a coffin and furniture maker in Nashville.
Radio interview source: John Rochford, Franklin, Tennessee
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