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  1. Syd. L

    How To Test 4Wd Actuator Chevy

    I'm just guessing here, but after you take the panel off the door I would imagine it should be tested with a voltmeter. Assuming we're both talking about the same kind of actuator. (The one for the door locks),and assuming there are wires. (I'm sure there are)
  2. Syd. L

    Geothermal Warming

    This is a method used by farmers that helps the soil stay warm during the winter months. Geo Warming This seems to be popular in areas where it doesn't get down to freezing that often.
  3. Syd. L

    How To Get Tires Off Rims

    Buy the machine to do it or take them to a tire shop. If they are standard size, or bigger, vehicle tires...….it's not gonna happen.
  4. Syd. L

    How would You Rate Your Vet?

    I give mine an 8 only because he keeps trying to sell me other things I never expressed an interest in. If I ask a question regarding something he didn't cover in the visit, by all means tell me what's available. But if I don't ask, don't be pushy. I don't like that.
  5. Syd. L

    How Many Pounds In A Half Ton

    Look at the specs on either the inside of your front door, on the frame in that same area or, better still, the owners manual.
  6. Syd. L

    Farming With Money

    I have heard the term......saying.......whatever it is "Farming with money vs. farming for money" for a long time now. Which camp would you say you fall into? Did you have to borrow your way into this, or did you just dump some cash and got started?
  7. Syd. L

    Is Red Wire Positive Or Negative

    It's positive. On a car battery you will have a + and a - on either terminal. The + is positive/red. The - is negative/black. I'm pretty sure all vehicle batteries are like this.
  8. Syd. L

    Cows Can Swim?

    I guess even bovines have a will to survive. Who knew?? They are so slow to move, they do close to nothing all day for years on end, that you would think that if they got into water accidentally they would be like "Meh. Whatever".
  9. Syd. L

    Tips to avoid violating a plant's legal and financial protections

    First of all, this never dawned on me. It makes sense now that you bring it up, but I never thought of this before. Therefore, the only tip I can come up with is not to sell what you grow. I do know one thing though. Trademarks on pharmaceuticals typically expire after a certain number of...
  10. Syd. L

    Help With Pull Start Engines

    One day when I'm older I might need this kind of help. Pull Start Helper This is just your basic You Tube link. I haven't looked into how to buy this or even if it's on the market yet, but I think it's a good thing to keep in mind.
  11. Syd. L

    Wal-Mart Enters Beef Industry

    Smaller ranchers who have a dedicated customer base probably won't be affected. At least I would hope not. They, the customers, can get the same quality from a local person who has 8 head of cattle and the trust factor has already been established.
  12. Syd. L

    Cows Can Swim?

    I think it's hard to believe because of the visual of it. Visualizing a cow swimming looks as unlikely as imagining a fish riding a bicycle.
  13. Syd. L

    Football food

    Pizza is the default food when people are too busy to cook or make anything. I like the taste of both of them together and they still go down well.
  14. Syd. L

    What Is A Turn Row

    In other areas, it's called a baseline as well. This is one of those terms where the meaning is so obvious we tend to overlook it and think it means more than it does.
  15. Syd. L

    Which farm animals are most prone to diseases?

    I would have to say cattle. That is the stock most affected by factory farming. Affected mainly by the different grain they are fed that is more or less mandated by the government if they subsidize your operation. E-Coli is the main disease here.
  16. Syd. L

    Desperate in search of Fairbanks Morse Grain Truck Scale Parts 1980s or ealier.

    Have you tried other truck scale manufacturers that might have comparable parts? Rice Lake, Johnson Scale, etc.... If all else fails, ebay and Amazon are also viable options. Good luck!
  17. Syd. L

    Weather Apps

    Which weather app do you use? Right now, I'm relying on Doppler radar but was wondering if there is anything out there that might go into more detail.
  18. Syd. L

    Executive Women In Agriculture

    January 27th to the 30th at the downtown Chicago Hilton is when this conference is taking place. If you have the time and are serious about networking with other agricultural folks and learning more about different facets of the industry, mark your calendar. https://www.tpsummit.com/
  19. Syd. L

    Advice for New Hobby Farmers

    My advice would be to do it in order to supplement your store bought food instead of trying to replace it. Leave that to the homesteaders. For example, grow what you need in order to make your own spaghetti sauce, and that's it. Have a small goal in mind to begin with.
  20. Syd. L

    With Record Low Unemployment, USDA Finalizes Rule to Promote Work

    Looks good on paper, but the jobs that are out there to be had are more than likely part-time minimum wage jobs that, depending on where you live, make it impossible to sustain yourself. Hence the continuing need for SNAP. One reason why those jobs are not being filled would be my guess.
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