Even if you're not a beekeeper, you're still probably aware that the “queen bee” is an all-important participant in the workings of a honey bee hive. If you’re looking for a little more information on the hows and whys of queen bees, then this quick overview is just for you. Here are some of...
It’s one of life’s inevitabilities. Unless you already use horses for ranching or your own pleasure-riding, when you have a child who is horse-crazy, it’s only a matter of time until you will be asked—pleaded with, actually—to buy her first horse.While there will probably be many horses...
Worksaver, Inc. offers the FLGR-4062 Compact Grapple, designed for compact tractors up to 50 horsepower that are equipped with a front loader. Ideal for loading logs, orchard prunings, raking and piling brush and other hard to handle materials, the FLGR-4062 is perfect for acreage owners who need to clear brush...
When you live in the country, it’s always good to know when someone is coming to visit, especially if they weren’t invited. Until recently, guests were announced by the family dog, barking an alert. Today, the family is just as likely to receive a text message.Rural security has definitely taken a turn...
Summer is upon us, and if I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times, “Heat is far more detrimental to chickens than the cold ever will be.” Every fall and winter, I receive a countless number of emails from chicken owners about adding heaters to their coops to keep their chickens warm and...
A new line of 60 gallon UTV sprayers is now available from Superior Industries, LLC. Each sprayer features a low-profile, chemical resistant polyethylene tank with built-in UV protection. Equipped with dual stainless steel, low-drift Boom Buster nozzles and a 4 gallon-per-minute chemical resistant ShurFlo pump, you...
This time of year, who wants to be in the kitchen? Not me! Even though my house is air-conditioned, just looking at the heat waves shimmering off the sidewalk makes me want to find something cool and easy to cook. I take a hint from my Italian heritage. When temperatures outside begin to warm up, our appetites...
Farming and food go hand in hand, or maybe like a hand and a glove, which FarmHer Kate Johnson knows firsthand. Kate moved from suburbia to a hobby farm on the outskirts of Longmont, Colo. with her family years ago and got started in farming when her daughter showed goats for 4-H. Finding herself with plenty of extra...
AcreageLife's "SPRING FEVER ISSUE" Issue is ready!Inside you'll find:Adding ducks, geese, or other unique birds to your backyard flocksFighting spring allergies the natural wayChanging your outdoor...
The latest edition of AcreageLife is now ready to read! You’ll find timely articles on:Planting trees for windbreaks and shade zones to save money winter and summerThe latest edibles for your garden, from A...
AcreageLife's "SPRING PLANNING ISSUE" Issue is ready! Inside you'll find:How a young family is changing rare chicken breeds into goldOrdering high-quality garden plants via the InternetEssential...
AcreageLife’s "WINTER FIXIT" IssueInside you’ll find:Fixing yourself with herbs and botanicalsGetting started on a vehicle restoration projectA 1927 Fordson tractor fixed up by the original owner...
