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    pole saw recommendation

    Was bush hogging yesterday and was reminded that I need to trim the lower limbs from the trees. Does anyone have a cordless pole saw that they can recommend?
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    black powder help

    He picked out his rifle today. A investarm 50 hawken 25060 We found it at a local pawn shop. I am impressed with the finish and fit of the gun, a good looking firearm, brass hardware. He likes the mountain man look. :D Next question,, is there a chart somewhere that has powder and bullet...
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    black powder help

    We live in Arkansas.
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    black powder help

    Below is the rifle we are looking at. Being budget conscious we are stating with the minimum investment. After looking into black powder I realized the cost of the gun is just the start. Thanks for the responses...
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    black powder help

    My 16 yo grandson is interested in b/p hunting. I have almost no experience. I could use suggestions/warning about type gun, caliber, bullets, powder or anything you think I should know before helping him get involved. Help will greatly appreciated. don
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    dead cow in pond

    My place is rented at the moment and there is a dead cow floating in the pond. I notified the renter and he said he would see what he could do about. That was two days ago and the cow is still there. How concerned should I be if it is not removed? thanks in advance Don
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    CT Roll-Call

    Here. Sold the cattle last year, this my last year to be a farmer regarding taxes. Too old, no interested kids, don't even have a dog. Still got memories and family. All is well.
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    Glasses

    Zenni optical my wife and I have used them for years,,she buys progressive ($50) mine are $10. At these prices we can afford more than one pair and more often.
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    I need information about peanut hay

    I plan to buy heifer calves (5-600 lb) this fall with the intent of growing them into mamas. I'm looking at different hay options that are available in this area, of which one is peanut top hay. This hay is new to this country and not much is know about the pros and cons of feeding it. I've...
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    Canadian Company Switches to US Beef

    A local cattle farmer in my area runs about 2000 stockers in addition to mamas and goats. When the calves hit the ground they have a special gift injected behind their ear. Plus their main source of food is chicken litter,,the same litter we use for pasture fertilizer. I assume this is...
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    The Revenant

    I have not seen this movie yet but the previews remind of another movie, with a similar plot, by the name "man in the wilderness" staring Richard Harris. That was a very good movie. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067388/plotsummary
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    looking for diesel P/U, got questions

    I have an 08, RAM, 4.7 ? V8, auto tran, 60,000 miles, 4 x 4 that I pull a 16' GN loaded to the sale barn,,,30 miles without issue. That is short hauling. We're recently retired and plan to travel, 2 or 3 long trips (3 weeks, 2-3000 miles) a year. I'm not a mechanic but it seems to me that...
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    looking for diesel P/U, got questions

    My gas burner does a good job around the place but we are looking for an RV. I'm afraid that would pull the guts out of my 1/2 ton Ram.
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    looking for diesel P/U, got questions

    I've been looking at used diesel pick ups and need some advise. People warn me that if I buy one that has been run with the computer chip?? changed, then the engine is probably damaged. Can someone expand on this subject for me,, what kind of damage, how do you know, can it be repaired and what...
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    Recomendation for Ford Excursion w/ diesel engine

    I would like the option of taking family with us sometimes. Four adults and a couple of kids would be cramped in a truck. Thought about a used motor home but my pockets are not deep enough. :=)
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    Recomendation for Ford Excursion w/ diesel engine

    I'm looking for something to pull an rv trailer. A truck does have the seating capacity that I need. This Ford Excursion has three seats, a diesel engine and pulling package. I'm not familiar with this vehicle, never laid eyes on one, that's why I need to pick someone else's brain. Does...
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    Obamacare just screwed me

    townfarmer, how do folks in your country handle health care?
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    Obamacare - my story

    I have medicare and am happy with it. My wife is 62 and retired on 1-1-14. She has preexisting conditions and if not for OC, could not find H/ ins. The OC that she bought has great coverages, with low deductibles and copay,,,much better than the policy that she had as a Missouri teacher...
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    USDA Processing Facilities

    I don't know what the laws are in Ark but other Amish families bought the local country store and sell bread, pastries, pies etc. that they have made. They also sell pies to restaurants for resale and deliver pastries to the banks and other offices daily. The meat processor will process your...
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    USDA Processing Facilities

    The Amish have a modern facility in Randolph County Ark. They do custom for farmers and hunters and also sell to the locals. They are busy during deer season but have openings the rest of the year.
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