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July 2004 Newsletter: Traumatic Brain Injury

Life drastically changed for them in December 1999 when Russell sustained a head injury after slipping on ice and hitting his head on the running board of his semi. Both of his retinas were detached. His right eye was more severely damaged resulting in temporary total blindness. No longer able to drive, and with the loss of income and no health insurance, Russell and Joanne were forced to sell the semi quickly to pay their bills and purchase necessary medication.
Get the lowdown on the latest utility vehicle offerings from 15 manufacturers.
(link takes you to the Successful Farmer Magazine web site, for a review of 69 models of Utility Vehicle, in their Mid-March 2004 issue.)
April 2004 Newsletter: Feed Carts

Whether your operation includes poultry, hogs, horses, or cattle, all livestock require daily feeding. When fully automated feeding systems are not available or cost prohibitive, other options might be appropriate. A large self-unloading feed wagon or push/powered feed cart are two such options.
Also Featuring: Client Focus: Special Feed Wagon & Magnified Touch Screen Help Mississippi Farmer Accommodate Vision Loss ; Mississippi AgrAbility Project.
2003 National Training Workshop, Thursday, November 11, 2003 Utility Vehicle Review with Test Drive
John Deere Recall

In voluntary cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Deere & Company is recalling certain John Deere Gator" Utility Vehicles.

PROBLEM: The brake cable may not be crimped properly, which could cause the brakes to fail.