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There have been two recent threads dealing with the eradication of Japanese knotweed. I've been battling that pest, along with two other invasive plant species -- Chinese privet and multiflora rose. I've just read about giant hogweed spreading in the US. It makes those invasive plant species...

From Deere Legal Battle Highlights Race for $24 Billion Farm Tech Market - Bloomberg This should be a gold mine for ag. engineers serving as expert witnesses.:) Steve

I recently typed in invest in another thread and a link to a bitcoin site was automatically inserted. Is this supposed to happen? Steve Edit Now typing in the "b" word inserts a link.:shocked:

Justin Bieber and now this outrage. Enough is enough.:) From Blame Canada! - Marginal REVOLUTION. Steve

File under "Markets in Everything.":) From Search results for: diaper Steve

I read about the missing trucks (Ram truck heist investigated as possible inside job) and immediately thought of Johnny Cash.:) Steve

Mark Perry is one of my favorite bloggers. Most of the time when I link to one of his posts, I get this: 503 Service Temporarily Unavailable. The link works. :confused3: Steve

Here's the story -- Dramatic Goat Rescue Operation For A Pair Stuck On A Beam Under A Bridge : Goats and Soda : NPR. Steve

I was checking the specs of the Farmall M at TractorData.com Farmall M tractor information and noticed that model was in production from 1939 to 1954. Just curious. What other models, if any, had longer production runs? Steve

I would have enjoyed having him as a friend. Here's his obituary (Geisen Funeral Homes - Mobile Edition). Steve

Is it just me? Other sites that I visit are loading much faster. Steve Addendum Never mind. Things now seem to be back to normal.

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stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." But wild turkeys? That's another story. :) Aggressive wild turkeys in Rocky River interfere with mail delivery | cleveland.com Steve

Today (12/23) is the day. Steve

The story is here: Dog groomer recreates Nativity scene using pooches -- and a puppy in the manger | Fox News. Steve

This week I saw a large (I'm guessing 100HP+) yellow tractor applying dairy lagoon waste to a field via a three-axle tanker trailer. The tractor style reminded me of current NH Tx models and I thought I spotted a NH logo on the hood. However, I don't see any yellow tractors at Agricultural &...

This is simultaneously a funny and a scary video. A Millennial job interview on Vimeo Someone commented that this is really a "Generation Z Interview." Steve

From Urine for a treat. It’s World Toilet Day today Don't overdo your celebration. . Steve

I have read about chainsaw-related fatalities, but I have never read about either of these fatality categories: Man kills himself with chainsaw after attacking his wife with an ax, police say | Fox News Pennsylvania man dies day after chainsaw malfunction | Fox News Is there any way that a...

Veteran's Day | Tractor Supply Co. See Veterans Day Deals and Discounts for Veterans | Military.com for additional deals/discounts. Steve

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There has been a recent rash of spam offering live-streaming of various sporting events. It seems to me that reinstalling the feature that prevents the posting of links until the member has five or more posts would be in order. The feature could be removed when this spam outbreak subsides. Steve

An interesting item from Tim Harford: 'The devil's rope': How barbed wire changed America - BBC News. As a bonus, there's a brief discussion of John Locke versus Jean-Jacques Rousseau on property rights. Steve

I feel a bit sheepish about posting this story, but hare goes.;) WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) It was a woolly ride, but three wild rabbits managed to escape rising floodwaters in New Zealand by clambering aboard sheep and surfing to safety on their backs. Hop on! Wild rabbits surf on sheep...

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A month or so ago (maybe longer), TBN suffered problems that affected posting. I think I am seeing symptoms of a similar problem. The system acted strange when I tried to post a reply and I got a "database error" or something similar when I posted. The post did show up in the thread but does...

OMAHA, Neb >Police chased after a man who was fleeing on a tractor Wednesday morning. Officers said the pursuit started at a Walmart near 180th and Center streets around 12:30 a.m. Authorities said the man was driving around the parking lot screaming for a sandwich and some water. Police said...

I'm not sure whether this is new for TSC on the 4th, but tomorrow they are giving a 15% discount to active and former military members: Military Discount | Tractor Supply Co.. I'll be off to replenish my Lab's supply of Blue Buffalo Chicken and Brown Rice.:) Steve PS -- They did give a...

Today, I had my first homegrown tomato, a Cherokee Purple, compliments of my neighbor. It looks like he is going to have a bumper crop of Cherokee Purples, Jeremiah Johnsons, and Mortgage Lifters. I mow part of his property with my rotary cutter and he keeps me well supplied with tomatoes...

Story and video at Hogs escape, run free on interstate after semi overturns - CBS News. Steve

I have been reading about the collision of the USS Fitzgerald and a container ship off the coast of Japan: Freighter Was On Autopilot When It Hit US Destroyer. I served in the USCG from 1965-69, and was a quartermaster aboard a 180' buoy tender from 1966-67. The buoy tender was equipped with...

Based on my windshield surveys of this year's corn crop, narrow row planting is dominating in my area (western Iredell County, NC). My surveys are of a limited scope, with the most of the land being owned or leased by a few large-scale farmers. Are you seeing much of a switch to narrow rows...

I keep seeing online ads for Wikibuy. Does anyone have experience with same? Steve

Let this be a lesson to us all --when you come to a fork in the road, don't try to use it as a weapon.:) Here's Mo's mugshot. Steve

I've been lucky, my high score (that I can remember) is only a 5.3. How about you?:) From The worst place to be stung by a bee - Business Insider Steve

Is it just me? TBN is slow, but the other sites I have visited this morning are loading at normal speed. Steve

I am in the market for a new laptop and I am considering a Chromebook. There are numerous models to choose from -- Find Yours – Google Chromebooks. Thanks in advance for advice on models to consider or to avoid. Steve

I have seen trees "ingest" barbed wire and spikes, but this is a new one for me -- a black cherry "ingesting" the limb of an Eastern red cedar. For scale, the cedar limb is about 1" in diameter and is about 7' off the ground. Has anyone seen anything similar? Steve

I have seen several TBN threads in which members have posted photos of their firewood storage methods. However, I haven't seen anything like the care these folks take in storing firewood:2 People Who Turned Piling Logs Into An Art Form. Here are two of my favorite examples: Steve

It looks like some of us in the Southeast are going to have worry about gasoline outages again: Colonial Pipeline fire kills 1 person, bringing threat of gas price spike - Nov. 1, 216 Steve

There have been several TBN threads initiated by members who were having disagreements with their neighbors about pets. I don't recall any of those disagreements ending in attempted murder.:eek: "The victim and suspect were acquainted as the result of a reported history of problems involving...

See The Dizzying Grandeur of 21st-Century Agriculture - The New York Times for some amazing photos and video of commercial agriculture. Here's an example from Greenleaf, Wisconsin -- "Newborn females arrive from local dairies and spend their first 180 days at Calf Source -- first in one of...

Here's an interesting article about technological progress in commercial agriculture:Tractor for Modern Farm Features Everything But the Farmer - Bloomberg Steve

Two interesting articles: 1. a listing of the different players in the future self-driving car market -- A list of all the companies making self-driving cars, and when they're hitting streets | Circa News - Learn. Think. Do., and 2. coverage of Uber's development of self-driving commercial...

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I just discovered two dead raccoons on my farm in NC-- they were within 50 feet of each other on a trail adjacent to a neighbor's corn field. Both appeared to be well nourished and showed no obvious signs of external injuries. My immediate concern is that they were rabid, but the local...

I have seen (and reported) several messages this morning that are in Korean. "Baccarat" shows up in the two messages that I submitted to Google Translate, so I guess they are spam for gambling websites. I think this guy is the perpetrator.;) Steve

It's not truck specific, but here's some interesting data FYI -- The Lemon Index: Which Cars Have the Highest Maintenance Costs? Two examples: Steve

The story is here: A Glimpse into Onbashira, the Dangerous Japanese Log Moving Festival | Colossal Steve

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This may have fit better in the Land Clearing Equipment Forum.:) The story is at https://jonathanturley.org/2016/03/09/tree-what-tree-illinois-woman-pulled-over-driving-against-traffic-with-a-15-foot-tree-lodged-in-car-grille/ Steve

Tomorrow (March 4) is National Grammar Day (NATIONAL GRAMMAR DAY – March 4 | National Day Calendar). In observance of National Grammar Day, please be considerate of those who are traumatized when they observe apostrophe abuse. Steve

The Dutch take it up a notch -- Dutch police are training eagles to take out drones | The Verge The story links to this amusing video of animals versus drones. Spoiler alert -- don't bet against the animals.:) Steve ;

An interesting article about on-demand snow removal: Snow removal industry beginning to see shift to Uber model of on-demand services - AccuWeather.com

Hilarious Letters To Santa That Will Brighten Your Day - Barnorama My favorites: Steve

Festivus takes place on December 23, but I may have observed the first Festivus Miracle of the season. Please use this thread to announce any Festivus Miracles that you have witnessed. Steve

Festivus (December 23) is over a week away, but it may take some time for TBN members to enumerate their grievances. I will begin. 1. The English language continues to be subject to criminal abuse on TBN. Spelling and punctuation errors, homophone abuse, noun and verb confusion (advice...

SuperA posted this photo of an Oliver 60 at http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/348336-need-advice-oliver-60-a.html#post4296494 Just curious. Does anyone know anything about the right-rear tread design? Steve Edit Never mind -- kevin37b answered my question in message #11...

It doesn't seem that long ago, but Windows debuted 30 years ago come tomorrow (11/20). Windows turns 30: a visual history | The Verge provides an interesting visual history. Steve

Victory for Kentucky 'Drone Slayer' who took out aircraft over his home with a SHOTGUN | Daily Mail Online

Did any of you in MD/PA see the runaway blimp? Military Blimp on the Ground in Pennsylvania: NORAD - NBC News

I took my Lab to the vet today for her annual physical and vaccinations. My vet is now requiring that dogs coming in for boarding or grooming be vaccinated for the influenza. Although my dog doesn't have a a "lifestyle" that would make her susceptible...

I initiated a thread last summer regarding the sale of the Waggoner Ranch (510K+ acres) in Texas --http://http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/319326-you-looking-rural-acreage.html Here's a new article that gives some interesting background on the Waggoner family and the ranch --...

There are two current threads offering comparisons across states: one on taxes and the other on fiscal health. Here's an interesting comparison of the cost of living across states. The Real Value of $100 in Each State | Tax Foundation

Did any of you buy fireworks for the 4th? If so, did the fireworks have a warning label stating that you should not shoot the fireworks off the top of your head? If not, I see a major lawsuit coming down the pike.;) Man dies after shooting off firework from top of his head, police say | Fox...

Ignore this sign at your own peril. Texas alligator attack: Man killed in Orange County - CNN.com Steve

IMO, no one has done it better than Ray Charles. Happy 4th. Steve

I have just purchased a 55-gallon sprayer that I will be using on my B2320. When its full, I am going to have 450 pounds or so of water sloshing around in the sprayer. How much horizontal sway in the lower links should I allow for in order to avoid any potential damage to the 3PH...

I just received an advertising insert from Lowes that features "HGTV Home -- Sherwin Williams" paint. Am I correct in thinking that the Lowes product is a step down in quality form the paint carried at Sherwin Williams stores? Steve

Here's a news story about the shooting of a chainsaw shoplifter by the business owner's son. Police: Business owner Please note that the story makes no mention of the make and model of the chainsaw.;) Steve

Mark Perry has two interesting food-related items in his latest blog entry -- Attention Required! | CloudFlare Item 1. Item 2. Steve

In falling off beds and chairs, getting killed by lawnmowers, Nobel laureates, and eating hot dogs. Our neighbors to the north can take pride in being #1 in maple syrup production and asteroid impacts. What Countries Are Best At - Business Insider Steve

What is the color of this dress? I see blue and black. Others see white and gold. The story is here: http://www.salon.com/2015/02/27/what_color_is_this_dress_the_internets_curiously_civil_war_between_perception_and_fact/ Steve

My farmhouse (in NC) is located on a private drive that is about 1000' in length. I share the first 500' or so with a neighbor. Late last fall, a car with a roof-top camera showed up at my farmhouse while I was working in the yard. The driver informed me that he was working for Bing and...

The tire pressure warning light on my 2005 Tundra started blinking when I started the truck this morning. I checked my tire pressures (with two different gauges while the tires were still cold) and all were are within an eyelash or so of 30 psi. Any troubleshooting ideas? Steve

I am in the market for a 3-ph 50 (+/-) gallon sprayer. I will be using the sprayer for broadcast spraying in pine plantation tracts and spot spraying along field and trail edges. My local Kubota dealer carries Ag-Meier sprayers and the MQH55PL-6RA model (Ag-Meier Industries 3-Point Hitch...

I have two streams on my farm in NC, one of which suffers from bank erosion. In 2013, I applied for NRCS EQIP cost-share assistance in stabilizing 320 feet of the stream. My application was approved and a NRCS engineer designed the project last February. The NRCS application process was...

In October of 2009, I set the objective of ridding my farm of Chinese privet. To that end, I have been clearing privet with my chainsaw and brush cutter, treating the larger cut stumps with undiluted glyphosate (41%), and spraying younger privet with a 1.5% solution of 41% glyphosate. Based...

In recent months I have noticed that Google searches turn up more and more results that are in PDF form. Rather than obtaining the desired info directly, I have to download and then open the file. Am I alone in noticing this? If not, why the increased use of PDF files? Am I wrong in...

If so, here's your opportunity.:) W T Waggoner Ranch near Vernon, Texas contains approximately 535,000 acres. Steve

When visiting TBN back in the early 2000s, I saw several discussions of First Choice implements. As I recall, folks were impressed with the quality of the implements relative to their costs and I remember seeing the implements at at least one dealership. I haven't seen any recent references...

In the last day or so, I have noticed that several photo attachments have been rotated. Is this a TBN software problem? Steve

Based (at least in part) on the advice I received in http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-buying-pricing/315250-b2320-advice.html, I bought a B2320HSD with R4 tires, grill guard, front weights (4@ 55 pounds each), and a 4' rotary cutter. I will be using the tractor along with the cutter...

Loggers just completed the second thinning of a 30-acre loblolly pine plantation tract and the clear cutting of a 9-acre tract -- 1/2 in pines (mostly loblolly, with a few shortleaf and VA pines) and 1/2 in mixed hardwoods (mostly tulip poplar and red and white oaks, with scattered sourwood...

The Tour de France is to start on Saturday (7/7). I enjoy watching the replays in the evenings; not so much for the race, but for the aerial views of the countryside. I have noticed that the French make more use of traffic circles at intersections than we do in the US. It's been a long time...

The wheat (soft red winter) harvest and the planting of double-cropped soybeans are well underway in my part of NC. My "windshield survey" indicated that about 1/2 of the wheat acreage is being combined with stripper headers. However, I have my doubts as to whether my sample is representative...

I am contemplating buying a B 2320HSD to maintain portions of my farm that I cannot access with my utility tractor. I have a loader on that tractor and do not need a loader for the 2320. I will buy a 4' rotary mower and plan to add a 50-gallon sprayer and a chipper-shredder in due course. None...

You say "How can that be"? Here's the proof. Correlation: 0.947091 Correlation: 0.916391 Correlation: 0.84304 Correlation: 0.883509 Correlation: 0.947612 Correlation: 0.931497 Source: Spurious Correlations Quod erat demonstrandum. ;) Steve

If you haven't finished your Federal income tax return yet, you had better "git er done." Here's an interesting graphic from Political Calculations: 2014: How Many Pages in the U.S. Tax Code? showing how the Federal tax code has changed since ratification of the 16th Amendment. From Mark...

U.S. States Most And Least Likely To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse | Estately Blog Many of us are doomed.:eek: Steve

A recent thread dealing with the regulation of small-scale farming (http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/friendly-politics/308481-banning-farming-post3727942.html#post3727942) got me to thinking about the regulations that affect small-scale food processing. Here's a recent report that summarizes...

Biofuels do more harm than good, UN warns - Telegraph The EPA reduced the ethanol mandate for 2014 to 15.21 billion gallons, down from 16.55 gallons in 2013:EPA reduces 2014 ethanol mandate. Steve ;

Wishing you and yours the very best on National Pi Day. Steve

Here's the obituary of Leonard M. Smith. He apparently led a full and rewarding life. I like the last paragraph.:) Leonard M. Smith Obituary: View Leonard Smith's Obituary by GreenwichTime Steve

I am sometimes reflect back on my younger days and think of them as the "Good Old Days." This article puts that idea in perspective: 50 Reasons We're Living Through the Greatest Period in World History Some of my favorites: Steve

You can view the ad here: Chevy "Romance" Super Bowl Ad About Sexy Cows | TIME.com Steve

Even if you are math-phobic, you should be able to answer this question. Suppose you sum all the positive integers from 1 through infinity (1+2+3+............... ). The answer is a really, really, really, really big number, right? Well, no. I still haven't wrapped my mind around the idea...

Well, not exactly. ;) Source: Police: Man who forgot the beer is stabbed with ceramic squirrel | Crime | The State Steve

As the end of Festivus draws nigh, it is now time for the airing of grievances. ;) I will begin. 1. The crimes committed against the English language on TBN are so horrendous that decorum prohibits listing them here. The overworked (and underpaid) Grammar Police cannot cope with the...

According to Raw Regulator Power Train on Historical Raw Milk Dairy, Lawton's Family Farm, founded in 1732, is being hounded out of the business of raw milk sales by the Foxborough MA Health Department. I grew up on a dairy farm and drank raw milk for the first 18 years of my life. I'm...

I have noticed an uptick in spam messages in the last few days. One type uses random letters of the alphabet in the thread title (and user name, location, etc.) and has links for a supposed Valium source. Another type uses random digits in the title and contains a rambling dialogue with...

I chanced upon a report by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) that shows the YTD unit sales of farm tractors: http://www.aem.org/AllDocuments/AEM/MI/Reports/13_10_USAG.pdf. "These data represent the machines in each product category being sold at retail in the fifty states and...

In the last few days I have seen more than a few spam messages with random letters in the thread title, user name, location, and tractor type. The messages deal with the drug klonopin. I have reported all that I have seen, but because I am not here 24 hours/day, I am sure that others have...

As I was on my way to Seneca, SC several weeks ago, I noticed several box trucks and vans parked in the lawn of a nice, but modest, bungalow-style home. Given the number of people milling around, I thought the owners must be carrying out some extensive (and expensive) renovations. On my...

Each year, the Land Report Magazine reports the 100 largest private landowners in the US. I posted a thread for the 2012 report at http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/260489-largest-100-private-landowners-us.html The 2013 report is now available at The Land Report - Fall 2013...

U.S. adults lag behind counterparts overseas in skills The first-ever international comparison of the labor force in 23 industrialized nations shows that Americans ages 16 to 65 fall below international averages in basic problem-solving, reading and math skills, with gaps between the more-...

FYI Shortly after 5pm (EDT), a post appeared with a title in a foreign alphabet. The post was quickly deleted, presumably because it was a a first post and appeared to be spam. Before the post was deleted, I used Google to determine that the alphabet was Ukrainian (a version of Cyrillic)...

Just curious. Judging by the timing of posts, TBN was down from early this morning until shortly before 1 PM (EDST). Was this announced beforehand? Steve

Anyone ever produced and marketed your own charcoal? The current issue of Forest Landowner magazine has an interesting article on small-scale charcoal production. The article discusses use of a modified chicken feed hopper as the kiln. Details are available at Producing and Marketing Natural...

Fellow vets, Here's a listing of free meals and other perks available on the 11th and/or the 12th: 2012 Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts. Steve

I receive The Land Report magazine through my membership in the Forest Landowners Association. The latest issue contains a listing of the largest landowners in the US. The online version is available (The Land Report - 2012) and the listing begins on page 64. John Malone (Liberty Mutual) tops...

I have a relatively new ZTR (with less than 70 hours of use) with a 31 hp Kawasaki engine (air-cooled 2 cylinder). When I was mowing 3 weeks ago, the engine lost power and backfired after 1.25 hours or so of use. I parked the mower for the night with the intention of staring at the engine the...

When I click on RobertN's thread, I'm sent to Lawn World. Steve

Over the last few days I have noticed an inordinate number of spam postings dealing with Louis Vuitton and Coach outlets in the General Lawn and Garden forum. The posters use a series of random letters as their member names and their tractor types. Are the offenders using some sort of software...

I enjoy reading about farming in the "good old days." I recently stumbled upon this reminiscence of a gentleman who grew up on a tobacco farm in South Georgia: South Georgia Tobacco Patch. It makes for an interesting read. I didn't grow up on a tobacco farm. What little I know about tobacco...

From this post - http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/general-lawn-garden/249369-landpride-zero-turn-mower.html - I learned that LandPride is now marketing ZTRs (Zero Turn Mowers | Land Pride). I was aware that Bush Hog had ZTRs (Zero Turn Mowers 2011) after seeing one at my local Kubota/MF...

I just ran across this item: Lyme Disease Outfoxes Deer: Scientific American Podcast According to the boffins: more coyotes lead to fewer foxes, fewer foxes lead to more small mammals, more small mammals lead to more deer ticks, more deer ticks lead to more Lyme disease. Steve

The Nebraska Tractor Test Lab (NE Tractor Test Publications) reports fuel consumption for many utility and larger tractors. I'm guessing that the Nebraska data were used as a basis for the following: (Estimating Farm Machinery Costs A3-29 November 2009): "Average fuel consumption (in...

While out and about today in Upstate SC, I saw the following in bloom: camellias daffodils/jonquils yellow jasmine tulip trees pear trees cherry trees peach trees (in containers at TSC) Steve

ARE YOU FROM ALABAMA, TENNESSEE OR CAROLINE, ANY PLACE BELOW THE MASON DIXON LINE; ARE YOU FROM DIXIE, I SAID FROM DIXIE! If so, you should enjoy this photo/musical tour of our Sunny South:Beautiful Dixie Steve

My apologies if this has been posted before. Epic and Honest Mobile Home Commercial - YouTube Steve

Fellow Vets, Here's a link that lists perks that will be available on Friday: 2011 Veteran's Day Free Meals and Discounts Steve

Those of us of a certain age and taste in music may recall the song "Wolverton Mountain." They say don't go on Wolverton Mountain If you're looking for a wife. 'Cause Clifton Clowers has a pretty young daughter And he's mighty handy with a gun and a knife. I just learned that there is a...

I am in the market for a TV for my farmhouse. I would like to have at least a 32" screen and I would like to keep the purchase price under $400. We have DirecTV at the farm if that matters. Any recommendations for particular brands/models that I should choose or avoid? Thanks in advance...

I stumbled upon this news story this morning: Pelham Police Zap Wandering Cow With Taser, Owner Furious CBS Boston Steve

Have you noticed changes in your credit/debit card reward programs in recent months? The Missus and I use our SunTrust Visa credit cards for most purchases (groceries, etc.) and monthly bills (utilities, cell phones, etc.) in order to accumulate reward points that we redeem as Visa prepaid...

I stumbled upon this news story: US states braced for cicadas invasion as they hatch after 13 years underground | Mail Online I haven't seen/heard any yet (in Upstate SC). How about in your neck of the woods? Steve

Just a thought for improving the TBN experience. I don't make it a general practice to read the posts in the New Members Introduction section. But when I do read messages there, I've noticed that many new members ask specific questions about tractors, attachments, etc. and their thread titles...

I usually click on "Today's Posts" when I visit TBN. For the last few days or so, "Front Porch" threads have not been appearing in the "Today's Posts" listing for some reason. Is it just me? If so, is there anything I can do to correct the problem on my end? Thanks in advance for any help...

This posting is motivated buy a recent thread in which the merits of a cash purchase versus 0% financing were discussed. That discussion revealed some confusion/misunderstanding about how the choice between a cash purchase and 0% financing can be evaluated from an economic perspective. Old...

This thread is motivated by several recent threads discussing satellite imagery. Members may not be aware that the USDA publishes soil survey maps for most of the country. You can view the results for your property by following the link below. The software is clunky and slow IMO, but you may...

Fellow Vets, In case you haven't been following the current thread on VA benefits, http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/related-topics/187760-little-known-veterans-benefits.html just a reminder/heads-up of the deals/discounts available on the 11th, including free meals at Applebee's and Golden...

Can anyone recommend a source for a seat cover that will fit a TN 55? I'm guessing that the seats on the TN series (55-75) without cabs are identical. Thanks in advance for any info. Steve

First, my rationale for this post. It's raining so I can't work outside and I fear that the Missus will assign me household chores if I do not appear busy at the keyboard.:) The rule-of-thumb that each foot of rotary cutter width requires 5 tractor HP is often cited here. I thought I would...

A fair number of threads ask about the tractors/equipment required to perform certain tasks and sometimes respondents suggest that it might be less expensive to hire the job/jobs out. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/land-clearing/185493-rough-cut-10-acres-moderately.html is a case in point...

There's a current thread over in the "Attachments" section concerning the operation of the hour meter on Kubota tractors. Apparently some Kubota tractors have hour meters that depend on engine RPMs. I've never paid any attention as to whether that is true for my RTV 900 but I assumed that the...

The Missus and I are bluegrass fans, especially bluegrass gospel. If you are a fan and live in the Western Carolinas, you probably know about the "Gospel Truth," 6-9 am on NPR's WNCW 88.7FM in Spindale NC (92.9 in Boone, 100.3 in Charlotte, and 97.3 in Greenville). They also broadcast on the...

I'm a Southerner and proud of it. But could this have happened north of the Mason-Dixon line?:) Report: Woman eating pig's feet in bed cuts friend - CharlotteObserver.com Steve

I have been impressed by the many tractor makes owned by TBN members. That is until I stumbled upon a complete listing of tractor manufacturers over at AGTALK+. Tractor Manufacturers - Complete List My apologies if this list has been posted before. Steve

The NH dealership where I purchased my TN 55 (Harmony NC) has closed. The two nearest dealers are New South in Newton and Blue Ridge in Wilkesboro. Has anyone done business with either dealership? I don't have any current service needs, but would like to have your recommendations should the...

Please excuse the rant. I appreciate posters on TBN sharing discussions/photos of their latest acquisitions. However, they do a disservice to some of us when they refer to those acquisitions as "toys," even though it is a completely accurate description. Some of us have invested...

I found this on the CNN site. "A former cellist with the rock group Electric Light Orchestra was killed Monday in a car crash involving a large bale of hay in southwestern England, local police said. Michael Edwards, 62, was killed after a 600-kilogram hay bale (about 1,323 pounds) rolled out...

Actually, more than my fair share. Within the last month I have purchased: a) a ZTR for my farm in NC -- I got tired of the time and aches/pains associated with mowing 3 +/- acres of a rough lawn with a 42" RER, and b) a push mower for my house in SC -- my aged 21" Snapper gave up the...

Costs of Owning and Operating Equipment I've seen a fair number of questions about the costs of owning and operating various types of ag. equipment since I joined TBN. I recently stumbled upon the site linked below. :: AG RISK EDUCATION LIBRARY :: Click on "Budget Library" and you can...

I am attaching a picture of my new ZTR. I have 3 acres (+/-) of bumpy lawn at my farm. The lawn is relatively flat, but has a lot of trees. It has been taking me 3 hours + to mow with a 42" rear-engine Snapper. Although the Snapper has been relatively trouble free, I had grown weary of the...

Anyone here with experience in RV sales? When I drive by RV sales lots, I am amazed by the inventories of new RVs that those folks carry. I am curious as to who is financing those inventories. Steve

Another thread discusses Onan versus B&S. How about Kohler versus Kawasaki? I'm interested in the Bad Boy Pup with a 60" deck. (Temporarily blocked due to reports of company closure) lists a 30HP Kohler for $500 less than a 31HP Kawasaki. I am aware that Kawasaki engines are highly rated. Are they worth the extra...

I have a 42" RER Snapper (circa 2001) with a two-cylinder B&S engine. The last time I mowed, the engine started surging when the mowing blades were not engaged, but sounded and acted normal when the blades were engaged. Any ideas about the source of the problem? Thanks in advance for any...

I just performed the first 50-hour service on my RTV 900 and per the owner's manual, cleaned the spark arrestor for the first time. I was surprised by the amount of soot that had accumulated over just 50 hours. I left my manual at the farm, but believe the manual calls for cleaning the arrestor...

I just stumbled on this Forbes site. You can track where the folks moving into (out of) your county in 2008 came from (went to). Map: Where Americans Are Moving - Forbes.com Check out what happened to Detroit. Steve

I will soon be in the market for a 15-25 gallon sprayer that I will be mounting on my UTV. I will be doing spot spraying for brush control and thus will not need a boom. I would appreciate any recommendations as to what I should be looking for; e.g., diaphragm versus piston pump, particular...

Greetings, I am in the market for a UTV and have almost decided to pull the trigger on the RTV 900. I have some lingering doubts based on problems I have seen discussed here and in other fora. Specifically, have the shifting and noisy drive shaft problems been ironed out in the newest model?