Farm Help

"Farmers and ranchers use a variety of small engine equipment daily,” said Mark Larose, service manager at S&H Farm Supply, Rogersville, Mo. “ATVs, UTVs, chainsaws, log splitters, chippers and a variety of lawn equipment keep a farm running.”

With cold weather coming, it’s a good idea before you put machinery away for the winter to check the antifreeze. Even if you’re not sure you’ve got it.

Recently, animal scientist John Wagner and his team set out to answer one question: “Is there potential application for DNA technology in the feedlot?”

Reduce, reuse and recycle. We’ve all heard the message but it can be frustrating when it comes to recycling on the farm. As producers do maintenance on equipment and work around the farm excess waste is produced and the frustration of where to dispose of the waste arises.

Regular maintenance is crucial in order to get your diesel engine to last. Although, diesel engines tend to last longer without major repairs than gasoline engines, they do require regular maintenance mostly in the form of frequent oil and filter changes.

Perhaps one of the hardest decisions to make when buying a new tractor is which dealer you want to work with. After speaking with salesmen from Kubota, John Deere and New Holland, they all agreed that it is important to have a good relationship with your dealership and know exactly what services they offer after the sale.

David Bullock’s stroke occurred on a hot June day as he climbed the steps to his family’s crop-dusting business. His wife, Shannon, an EMT II, witnessed the fall, rushed to his aid and called 911.

Each year, the American Association of Poison Control Centers receives reports of approximately 5,000 snakebites. Even a bite from a so-called "harmless" snake can cause infection or allergic reaction in some people. For maximum safety, treat all snakebites as if they were venomous and get to a hospital emergency room as quickly as possible, especially if you are unsure of the exact type of snake responsible for the bite. With the correct treatment (or antivenin), severe illness and/or death can be prevented. (Antivenin, also called antivenom, is an antitoxin specific to the venom of a particular animal or insect)People who frequent wilderness areas, camp, hike, picnic or live in snake-inhabited areas should be aware of the potential dangers posed by venomous snakes. These people should know how to identify venomous snakes, have access to transportation and medical assistance in case of emergency and be aware that snakes are more active during warmer months. 

Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and is needed for optimal skeletal health. The term vitamin D refers to either vitamin D2 or Vitamin D3. Vitamin D3, also know as cholecalciferol, is either produced endogenously when ultraviolet rays from sunlight strike the skin and trigger vitamin D synthesis or it is obtained in the diet from fatty fish. Vitamin D2, also known as ergocalciferol, is obtained from irradiated fungi, such as yeast.