Manufacturing Engineering

AquAdvantage salmon is the first genetically modified animal intended for consumption approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The “FDA can only require additional labeling of foods derived from GE sources if there is a material difference—such...

Our full pantry checklist is available for download, and below is a quick synopsis of the baking staples we stock up on for the holidays: baking soda baking powder cocoa powder chocolate chips extracts: vanilla, almond, peppermint, lemon instant espresso...

The Northeast Organic Farming Association will also offer an anti-GE activism training session Aug. On the morning of June 18, 2012, NOFA/Mass participated in Occupy Monsanto's sidewalk session outside the BIO International Convention, an annual gathering...

In communities like Cairo, Ill., located where the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers merge, and New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La., the result was swollen and flooded rivers. Flooding has not occurred strictly from the levee breechings but also from heavy rains,...

This can be done low budget on a well-lit counter or in a fancy heated greenhouse. Light is not as important at this stage as temperature. Some such as arugula, mesclun and spinach, can tolerate less light but overall the plants will need 4 or more hours...

“It may work even better in a chicken coop , since they use solid walls as opposed to the curtains used to enclose turkey barns. We have five units installed at the test farm. The system could even be scaled down to keep a doghouse comfortable in the...

This allows you to effortlessly tighten or loosen a nut by simply swinging the ratchet back and forth. From engine repair and maintenance to assembling tools, the number of farm projects that require a ratchet-and-socket set is impressive.

National Organic Program standards prohibit the intentional use of seed in certified-organic crop production and require the use of organic feed in meat production. “This is just something that our customers have been clear about wanting,” Lowery...

It's not necessary to check tractor air filters on a daily basis; however, if you find crop- or weed-residue buildup on your radiator or grill screen or you've been operating in particularly dirty conditions, take a look.

Your vehicle's suspension should be able to handle a tongue weight of about 10 percent of the trailer's maximum gross weight. This story originally appeared in the November/December 2017 issue of Hobby Farms.

Then gather the loose netting back on top of the rectangle.Carry your rectangle with the netting on top to the bushes. That area fits nicely under a standard bird net.Bird netting is widely available as a 14-foot-square, black mesh sheet.

In may area, it seems to be around the first week of December. The chaparral is evergreen. Thus, I had no trouble believing my co-worker, though I eventually found out that he and my childhood impression were both wrong.

Full implementation of the rule was projected to prevent 12,000 premature deaths, 15,000 heart attacks and 6,000 children's asthma-related emergency room visits. The new Tier 4 standards taking full effect in 2014 could take a toll on pocketbooks of small-scale...

This article will explain how orchids are named and the correct procedure for entering orchids in the Plantfiles. And herein lies the problem when entering an orchid hybrid into the Plantfiles.For those of you who regularly enter new plants into the Plantfiles,...

Manual or Electric Starter? Some tillers have their rotating tines located at the front of the machine, while others have them in the rear, behind the wheels and closer to the handles.

They tend to have nicer features than lawn tractors—wider mower decks and hydraulic steering—and are generally more powerful, making them a great choice if you're looking for a machine that will mow your yard while also handling a wide variety of...

Bagger Some riding mowers allow you to catch the cut grass and funnel it into a bag, saving you the trouble of raking up the clippings later on, which is especially handy if you're cutting long grass that will leave behind a substantial mess.

The right product should be powerful enough to handle all necessary jobs, easy to use and something you feel comfortable operating. Understanding how you will use your tractor and backhoe will make it easier to pick the right size.

Many engines have water pumps that depend on the lubricating properties of antifreeze. Fuel Ethanol in fuel is an issue for many small engines, including motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs .

If any items are missing, try to think where you last used them. Don't Forget Air Filters! Many engines have air filters to prevent small particles from getting inside and clogging the engine, but these filters eventually get clogged with dust, making...

Choosing a container that will fit underneath the oil drainage valve is the first step (the valve can be located in awkward places, making it difficult to squeeze a container underneath), but even more important is to make sure that the container is large...

It's easy to recall this fable when using a typical riding lawn mower , as throttle controls are often marked with illustrations of a turtle (for low throttle) and a rabbit (for full throttle).

She (yes, James is a hen—she was named by children after a character from Thomas the Tank Engine ) hops on a Roomba and can't get enough of the automatic vacuum's free ride. Tags chicken rides Roomba

If this is the case for you, drain the old fuel out of the tank and lines, and do the other fall maintenance that was left undone. You can try to grind down the heavy side and rebalance, or better yet, spend a few bucks on a new blade.

Selecting your options can feel a little like a trip to the power-tool buffet. This is where the fun begins. The customers were also looking for a machine that had 4-wheel drive and could travel quickly from jobsite to jobsite, with the ability to carry...

If you don't have a lot of space, you can get creative, such as this railroad running up along a fence line.Once you have decided on the basic bones for your railroad, that's when you start to get creative.

So far, none of the 50 has needed maintenance. Thirty more have been built by Ward's former students and graduates of his design workshops. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service's National Engineering Handbook also recognizes the ditch design...