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Vol. 23 No. 10 October 2024
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CORN TIME
This month’ s toon shows what happens when farmers trick or treat.
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GARDEN AND LANDSCAPE
Tips for managing invasive brush and learn how brush killers can tackle the toughest species from black locust to kudzu.
11 POULTRY
LIFESTYLE
Strategies for keeping a mixed poultry flock healthy and harmonious.
13 COUNTRY
CRITTERS
How owls serve as nature’ s pest controllers and environmental stewards on the farm.
16 RECIPE
Caramel glazed apple cake, featuring tender Granny Smith apples and a rich caramel glaze.
19 COUNTRY
AMATEUR Incorporate natural elements into your home decor, from drying corn husks and magnolia branches to saving sunflower heads and hydrangeas.
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TRACTOR TALK
Advantages of tractor cabs in the winter include enhanced comfort and weather protection to productivity boosts.
24 CHICKEN
CHATTER
Combat and prevent infestations of northern fowl mites in your flock.
26 FEATURE
Get ready for the cooler months with our guide to fall garden and yard cleanup. Learn how to prep your garden for winter.
31 OUTSTANDING
IN THE FIELD
KIOTI’ s powerful RX40 Series utility tractor, Ignite Attachments’ versatile sickle bar mower and Sound Agriculture’ s advanced nutrient efficiency solutions.
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HORSE SENSE
How to protect yourself while enjoying your ride. Plus, find tips on blending fashion with function in your riding gear.
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TOOL TIME
Machinery innovations make vegetation management easy for any large lot owner.
39 PRODUCT
SHOWCASE From lawn vacuums to log splitters, find the best equipment to handle leaves, branches, and other debris efficiently.
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THE SIMPLE LIFE
Get ready for the colder months with confidence by using this detailed winter preparedness checklist.
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MY ACREAGE LIFE
Check out this rustic and cozy country home in Samson, Alabama.
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