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Farm trucks with four-wheel drive can also be tremendously valuable in the winter or during wet, muddy weather. It doesn't matter if it's old and rusty—in fact, that might be part of the charm.

The amendment would allow all states to exempt farm trucks from federal regulations, such as logging hours of service and performing vehicle inspections, without the state's transportation funding being terminated.

Fully outfitted for towing, they can pull more than 10 tons. On the other hand, they cost more to work on, and not every gas station has diesel fuel. Four-Wheel Drive For strictly road use, a two-wheel-drive truck will suit your needs, but it will be...

You'll have to do a careful inspection to be sure it's fully composted and perhaps ask a few questions if you are concerned about what was used to make it, but around here, it's usually a good-quality product—and the price certainly can't be beat.

Adding bedding is important because dog- crate floors are slippery. You will always need up-to-date health papers issued by a vet. If it's cold or wet, wrap the top, front and sides with a plastic tarp; tie it securely so it doesn't flap.

Oblivious to the hordes of mosquitos and blackflies I was disturbing. They have a taste unlike anything else. You won't regret it.Photo credits go to DiOhio, TuttiFrutti and toxicodendron.

I still rank it right up on the top of the excellent scale.Pudding has an interesting history. It provides an interesting read, following the addition of grains, vegetables, meats, nuts, spices into the pudding mix.

Photo courtesy of www.revivalfoods.com Revival Foods cruises around Georgia, offering fresh produce in areas that don't have access to it. Creative farmers have found a way to bring their produce to you.

Their perky brightI think these days at the big box stores, they actually get tominiature roses that didn't open and daffodils that dried out. It was supposed to be for the whole family, but none of us noticed whether it was getting watered or not, and...

Also keep your eyes open for houses being torn down or moved, I was able to get several hundred sq ft of siding, 2 garage doors with openers, 10 interior doors, 2 exterior doors, a hot water heater, a 12' sliding glass door, a dishwasher, range, electrical...

In addition, you are paying for the fees of the truck whether it is full or not, so combine your costs by joining with other farmers to fill the truck to capacity.Total the final number of boxes of product to be shipped and their weight per unit, if applicable.

Generally speaking, most livestock trailers that are operated for personal use are exempt from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. The GAWR is important because it is often the rating that trailer owners are likely to exceed, causing problems...

Call several and ask their current price. If you have access to a truck, cart the pine straw to the truck and dump it out.Drive to the pine straw producer you've chosen. Pine straw is a popular mulch in the southern United States.Contact your county extension...

You'll still need collateral in the form of farm property worth a minimum of the loan amount. Interest rates are based on the regular FSA rates at the time of your closing, which are much lower than a regular bank loan—as low as 1 to 2 percent.

While small yard carts often have a metal frame, the bucket can be made out of a variety of materials, the most common being metal and heavy plastic. Some carts are built of criss-crossing metal strips and aren't as good for transporting loose material...

You have some really interesting bike pictures on your website. Some things take longer to do by hand and bike. We are big fans of community bicycle co-ops and workspaces. Two wheels keep the bike easily maneuverable and the low center of gravity of the...

Many hawk moths, for example, over-winter in chrysalises in leaf litter, and then emerge in spring. Ladybugs often shelter in groups under fallen sticks and plant matter or under bark.

I feel better about them not taking up space at the landfill, and it's going to save us a couple of hundred bucks in demolition costs. Turns out, there's a small market for used pavers! Who knew?

Silica sand is normally used for making glass and fiber-optics, as well as stoneware, porcelain and some cements. The school, which sits along the majestic Mississippi River, in the bluffs, is home to hundreds of pre-K through 12th-grade children and...

The size of the orange grove to harvest is one of the biggest factors to consider. Unlike the canopy shake method, which uses a catch cloth to catch the falling oranges, the tractor shake method simply uses a tractor to shake the oranges free from the...

On the other hand, if your snowfalls tend to be heavy, wet and deep, you're going to need a lot more power to get the job done. Snow Plow Vs. Snowblower If simply plowing the snow into a pile won't work, which could be the case if clearing a path to you...

She could have been killed! Bucks in rut can be dangerous, too. These aren't terribly isolated incidents, so whenever you go into a pasture or pen with a ram or buck—even if he isn't in rut—be careful! Don't turn your back and don't let him get between...

Both machines have pros and cons that make them better suited to some tasks over others. After all, we can't let the daily farm activities grind to a halt because we can't move around through the snow—we need to keep paths cleared so we can keep things...

Lutz says these hydrogen boosters could eventually become mainstream with more research and experimentation. It's conceivable, but we're not there yet.” This article originally appeared in the January/February 2011 issue of Urban Farm.

What was going on?! I lost the Australian violets and I feared I would lose the ivies. This could not be. Soon the other ivy had the same problem. I just sat staring. One morning I woke and the new growth from Andrew's ivy shriveled.

Hardy in USDA in zones 8a to 10b but this will vary depending on microclimates where shrub is planted. Blooms are bright yellow and appear inDoing some research before heading off to the nursery to buy shrubs will prevent the hassle of reworking the entire...

Leaves are free mulch in the fall, and your neighbors may be glad to bring you plenty. That said, if you want greenery and don't want to plant lawn grass, choose quick-growing evergreen ground covers such as creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia), which...