Living the Country Life Radio Program: Week of September 14, 2009
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Using fuel conditioners
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Maureen in North Carolina. She's noticed fuel conditioners on the market and doesn't know if she should be adding them to the gas tank of her compact tractor.
Radio interview source: Dan Willgohs, Marketing Specialist, Conklin
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Loading a tractor
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Cale in Nevada. He's taking his tractor to the dealer and will be hauling it on a trailer for the first time. Any tips for loading?
Radio interview source: Dennis Murphy, Extension Safety Specialist, Penn State University
Creating a stream buffer
After a hard rain, you don't want runoff to pollute your stream. But, if you establish a buffering strip of vegetation on the bank, you'll slow down runoff.
Radio interview source: John Myers, State Resource Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Bug Juice Insecticide Paint Additive
If insects are driving you up the walls, paint those walls with some bug juice. There's an EPA-registered paint additive that you can use to control insects.
Radio interview source: Cassie Rothstrom, CEO, Walla Walla Environmental, Inc.
Share Our Strength
Preventing canine influenza
There's a flu virus spreading around the country that's affecting dogs. Ask your veterinarian about a new vaccine that can prevent your pet from getting canine influenza.
Radio interview source: Leah Cohn, Professor, Veterinary Internal Medicine, University of Missouri
Producing high brix grass
When you're grazing livestock, their health and meat quality depends on the grass they consume. Measure the brix content of the grass to see if it has the right nutrients.
Radio interview source: Dr. Jim Ladlie, President, Livestock & Crop Consultant, ProfitPro
Walk-behind brush mower
We all have spots on the acreage that aren't quite as manicured as the rest of the place. When a regular mower won't cut through the heavy stuff, get a walk-behind brush cutter.
Radio interview source: Wayne Swisher, President & CEO, Swisher, Inc.
Building a climbing wall
When the kids are bored, tell them to go climb the walls. You can build a climbing wall that will provide a good workout for kids and adults without taking up a lot of space.
Radio interview source: Steve Lage, Owner Indoor Climbing
Country View: Perry Dable -- Adventures on the Farm
Perry Dable of Catlin, Illinois, his wife Jill, and their two sons Ross and Zach moved from town out to an acreage about a year-and-a-half ago. The kids were 12-and-9, a good age for exploring their new surroundings. It turns out the kids loved the country and Perry is writing a book about their experiences.
Radio interview source: Perry Dable, Adventures on the Farm
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