Truck Flatbed Manufacturers

Farm trucks with four-wheel drive can also be tremendously valuable in the winter or during wet, muddy weather. What exactly is a farm truck? You probably won't drive your tractor 20 miles to pick up a load of lumber or your new goats—your farm truck...

“Hauling livestock to market two times a year is hardly the same as hauling goods across the country on a daily basis,” Bacus says. The amendment would allow all states to exempt farm trucks from federal regulations, such as logging hours of service...

Close isn't good enough: A 2-inch trailer hitch will part ways with a 1 7/8-inch ball, and a 2 5/16-inch trailer hitch will come off of a 2-inch ball (voice of experience speaking here).

While a certified organic farmer can't use this type of compost because the sources of the ingredients and the composting process are not tracked, it's a great deal for a home gardener.

You don't need a livestock trailer to transport small animals like sheep, goats, pigs and calves, but it's trickier to haul them in a truck or van. If it's cold or wet, wrap the top, front and sides with a plastic tarp; tie it securely so it doesn't flap.

), has long been considered a delicacy in Eastern Canada and North Eastern United States. Took a mental note of the nearest intersection, and roughly how deep into the swamp I had been, memorized a few landmarks, prayed the old swamp maple didn't blow...

It was not always the rich creamy sweet flavored dessert that we know today. 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. In 2008 the organization partnered with local farms to fill a truck with fruits and veggies and travel to sites...

It was supposed to be for the whole family, but none of us noticed whether it was getting watered or not, and eventually ... And when I heard the familiar call from the florist aisle, "we're ba-a-ack!" I'm afraid to say it,but I succumbed.

You never know when all this stuff might come in handy.Just keep in mind a few projects you want to get done in the next year or two and start collecting!I found a 1500 sq ft cedar deck free for the dismantling.

Mistakes are expensive.Calculate the cost of ground transportation. 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...

To a maximum 4,000 lbs. Class 1 and 2 hitches are insufficient for pulling any kind of livestock trailer. My budget was somewhat limited (as budgets usually are when you're in your 20s), and my practical knowledge of trailers was even more limited.

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. Call several and ask their current price. Avoid using a rake with metal prongs because they are more likely to damage the soft...

“We needed this truck and would have figured out a way to purchase it eventually, but thanks to this new microloans program, we were able to do it quicker and take advantage of terrific terms and interest rates.” For more information, contact your...

On the other hand, such carts don't experience the same buildup of waste, debris and rainwater that solid carts can gather because the open design of the criss-crossing metal lets these materials fall through to the ground.

For these we borrow a pickup and trailer. Tell us about those unique inventions. Trish Jenkins TJ: Primarily, we use bikes for delivery of produce to restaurants and farmers market and running errands to town.

Lies Van Rompaey/Flickr In winter, insects, arachnids and gastropods go into a state of dormancy as part of a life cycle (or metamorphosis) that is adapted to the local climate. Christ Cant/Flickr Trucking away the riches dropped by the trees and other...

He declined so I just started asking around. Well, actually, the work has begun on removing the old patio. We have a long way to go on the project, but just having it underway feels great! Here's to new beginnings! « More Dirt on Gardening » Tags Jessica...

This not-too-uncommon-in-Wisconsin facility will be located between Kamrowski Road and Bensel Pond, and will be the main distribution center for frac-sand […] The school, which sits along the majestic Mississippi River, in the bluffs, is home to hundreds...

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 tree. The oranges fall from the tree and are collected into a catch cloth, which can...

Preparing your lawn mower or ATV/UTV for plowing snow requires some effort, but if you're up to the challenge, it can do the job well! Because lawn tractors and ATV/UTVs are small and much lighter than a plow truck, making sure that the tires have enough...

It also means that if you have studly bucks and rams on your farm, you should be extra careful this time of year. They raise their heads and sigh with contentment. Mom knows a man who raced to his truck as fast as he could when his big Boer buck gave...

The question is: do you need a snow blower, a snow plow or both? A snow blower, a snow plow (or both) can help keep your farm operational during snow season. Snow Blower Pros: The biggest advantage that snow blowers offer is their ability to propel the...

Tags oxygen , water “Enough that we're interested in continuing and moving forward to further this technology.” The technology Lutz refers to is the process of breaking down water (H2O) into hydrogen and oxygen molecules.

I never could find anything online that matched what was happening to my plant. I cannot actually lose THIS plant. What was going on?! I lost the Australian violets and I feared I would lose the ivies.

Hardy in USDA zones 5a to 8b. Give Hebes full sun to light shade. A trip home from the local nursery with a pick-up truck load of healthy happy shrubs is exciting--you can see your landscape coming together! Thoughts of lining a walkway with small shrubbery...

Choices include crimson clover (Trifolium pratense), annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) or hairy vetch (Vicia villosa). Whether your backyard has bare dirt in piles or boasts a swath of unplanted ground around a newly built house, covering it up to...