Living the Country Life Radio Program: Week of October 5, 2009
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Putting a tractor on blocks
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Jeff in Colorado. He needs to do some maintenance work on his utility tractor's tires. He has a jack, but wonders if he should also put the tractor on blocks.
Radio interview source: Dennis Murphy, Penn State University Extension Safety Specialist, Penn State
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Remanufactured parts
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Aaron in Kansas. He has an older utility tractor, and wants to keep it running well. He wonders what the difference is between parts that are remanufactured and those that are rebuilt.
Radio interview source: Stacy Schroeder, Product Manager, John Deere
Harvesting and storing winter squash
If you have winter squash growing in the garden, chances are good that there is more produce than you can use. Rather than letting it rot, pick it now and store it to use later.
Radio interview source: Carol Savonen, Oregon Master Gardener
Installing a chain link fence
Whether you're keeping something out or coralling it in, chain link fencing is reliable and affordable. With the right tools and a little time, you can install it.
Radio interview source: Ray Statz, Owner, Qualline Fence
Electric side-by-side UTV
Utility vehicles are indispensible on an acreage, but they can be noisy. Electric U-T-Vs offer quiet power without disturbing the peace and run 3-4 hours on a single charge.
Radio interview source: Roger Hapka, Director of Product Planning, Polaris Industries
Duck nesting box
Some waterfowl like wood ducks prefer nesting in cavities, but have a hard time finding a suitable place. Special boxes made just for them provide a safe alternative.
Radio interview source: Dale Humburg, Chief Biologist, Ducks Unlimited
Japanese maples
If you're looking for a stunning tree that can be used in many different ways, consider a Japanese Maple. You can plant it in the yard or in a container.
Radio interview source: Barry Laws, Owner, Quilted Gardens
Preventing pink eye in cattle
A common bacterial disease in cattle is pink eye. It's highly contagious, so eliminating the causes of infection will go a long way toward preventing the disease.
Radio interview source: W. Dee Whittier, DVM, Extension Specialist, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Tech
Learning falconry
Falconry has existed for thousands of years, and it's not just for princes anymore. Modern falconers preserve the heritage of the sport and champion conservation efforts.
Radio interview source: Kate Marden, Owner, West Coast Falconry
Country View: Angel Forbes Simmons -- Bicentennial Farm
Angel Forbes Simmons was born and raised in Miami Beach, Florida, but knew her family had a farm in Aquasco, Maryland. Her great-great-grandfather bought 1,000 acres of land in 1802 to grow tobacco and raise horses, and it's stayed in the family for generations. Two-years ago, Angel married Tom Moore. He's a carpenter, and together they are renovating the house, original stable, and a carriage house.
Radio interview source: Angel Forbes Simmons, Owner, Maryland Alpaca Farm
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