VOLUME 1, ISSUE 12
D I R T
&
G R A S S
P R E S S
MARCH 5, 2012
D&G EQUIPMENT, INC. IN
WILLIAMSTON IS UP AND RUNNING
January 30, 2012- D&G Equipment, Inc. has officially moved
into it’s new Williamston location at 2 Industrial Park Drive.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
D&G EQUIPMENT
WILLIAMSTON
1
JOHN DEERE CELBRATES 175
YEARS
1
JOHN DEERE XUV
550 S4
2
MICHIGAN AG
FACTS
2
PLANTER AND
SPRAYER
INSPECTION
3
TASTES OF THE
SEASON
3
MEET THE CREW
5
HELPFUL WINTER
GARDENING TIPS
5
The parts department (left) offers parts for all makes and
models of tractors, both young and old. They also offer preventative maintenance supplies such as belts, oil and filters.
The main entrance to the building (right) is
lined with new models of John Deere’s top
selling lawn and garden machines.
D&G
EQUIPMENT, INC.
The new showroom (left) has plenty of room to display many
John Deere, Stealth, Stihl, Exmark and Toro products. The
indoor showroom allows customers to view products without
worrying about the conditions outside.
JOHN DEERE CELEBRATES 175 YEARS IN 2012
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SPECIAL POINTS
OF INTEREST:
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John Deere XUV
550 S4
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John Deere’s
Historical Timeline
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Betty Crocker Online
Recipes
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D&G Equipment, Inc.
Our roots go back to 1837 and John Deere's one-man blacksmith shop. We're proud of this heritage and are excited about a future
full of opportunities to help meet the world's growing need for food, shelter, and infrastructure.
In addition to being our company's founder and innovator of the
self-scouring steel plow, John Deere was a father and active public servant.
He had nine children (Francis, Charles, Hiram, Jeannette, Ellen, Frances,
Emma, Alice, and Mary) with his wife, Demarius Lamb. One year after Demarius
died, he married her sister, Lucenia. He was an active abolitionist. He handdelivered books and candles to local schools.
Always the innovator, he cooled his Moline home using a large clay pipe
that pulled cool air from the ground and circulated it through the house.
The Plow that Started it All In 1837, John Deere was a typical blacksmith turning out hayforks, horseshoes, and other essentials for prairie life. Then one day,
a broken steel sawmill blade gave him an opportunity.
Read more about John Deere's steel plow
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JOHN DEERE INTRODUCES GATOR XUV 550 S4
Introducing the newest member of the John Deere XUV
family, the 550 S4. This all new vehicle features seating
for 4 and all the power and stability of a classic John
Deere Gator. Some key features include a 570 cm³ v-twin
carbureted engine with 16 hp that is capable of delivering
0-15 mph in 3.2 seconds. This XUV is capable of 28 mph
forward speed and features best in class sealed storage
volume of 1.82 ft³ with a large in-dash glove box and under hood storage control.
Get 3.9% financing for 60 months now through July 31, 2012
on all XUV 550 S4 models!
Specifications:
ASK US ABOUT OUR JOHN DEERE
PARTNER PROGRAM DISCOUNTS
INCLUDING GM DISCOUNTS!!
Click here to check out the John Deere XUV 550 S4 webpage!
THE USDA’S ANNUAL CONSERVATION RESERVE
PROGRAM (CRP) GENERAL SIGN-UP WILL BEGIN
MARCH 12 AND END APRIL 6. Currently, there are
about 30 million acres tied up in the CRP, and contracts on
an estimated 5 million acres expire September 30. The
USDA also said that they were “stunned’ by the size of the
Conservation Security Program (CSP) sign-up, calling it a
‘record.’ Over 19 million acres were offered, but about 40%
of those acres won’t be accepted because the total exceeds
the federal limit on how many acres can be enrolled.
MICHIGAN AG–FACTS
Courtesy of Michigan Agri-Business Association — www.miagbiz.org
WITH ABOUT 75 DAYS...OR LESS UNTIL A NORMAL START OF SPRING, UNSEASONABLY WARM
TEMPERATURES AND OPEN FIELDS HAVE SOME
CHOMPING AT THE BIT. We have heard of lime applications, during the early mornings when there is some
frost in the ground, but there is likely more snow and cold
on the way.
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GET YOUR PRE-SEASON PLANTER AND SPRAYER INSPECTION DONE NOW
Spring is just around the corner and with the warm winter we have
been having here in Michigan, planting season will soon be upon
us. Now is the time to have your pre-season tractor and sprayer
inspections before the spring rush. Save time and money by having your equipment inspected by John Deere certified technicians
to ensure your equipment is running properly and is ready for
spring planting. By having your tractor and sprayers running properly, you can reduce down time and avoid costly in-the-field repairs which will save you both time
and money during the busy season. D&G Equipment is just the place to help you make sure your
equipment is running in tip-top shape this year. Our new home at 2 Industrial Park Drive in Williamston has the room to keep your equipment
inside while work is being done. Call the Service Department at D&G Equipment today and
schedule your pre-season tractor or sprayer inspection today!
Taste of the Season– Cherries and Cream Devil’s Food Cake (Gluten Free)
2. Bake 45-52 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes, then remove from pan.
Cool completely, top side up, about 1
hour.
3. In large bowl, beat 1 cup unsalted
butter, the cream cheese and powdered
sugar with electric mixer on medium
speed until light and fluffy. Add mascarpone cheese, vanilla and salt; beat on low
speed just until blended.
4. Using serrated knife, cut cake in half horizontally to
make 2 layers. Place bottom layer, cut side up, on
serving platter. Spoon half of frosting onto cake layer,
carefully spread, creating thick layer. Top frosted layer
with half of the cherry preserves; spread to cover.
Place remaining layer, cut side down, over filling. Top
with remaining frosting; carefully spread to cover top.
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 9-ince
Spoon remaining preserves over cake; spread to cover.
round cake pan. In large bowl, beat cake mix, instant
Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Store
coffee, water, 1/2 cup butter and the eggs with electric
loosely covered in refrigerator.
mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed
Recipe courtesy of Betty Crocker®
2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
Ingredients:
1 box Gluten Free devils’ food cake mix
1 Tbsp instant coffee grounds or crystals
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 package gluten-free cream cheese, softened
3 cups gluten-free powdered sugar
1 container (8 oz) gluten-free mascarpone cheese
1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups cherry preserves (or canned cherries)
VISIT US ON THE WEB
MEET THE CREW
WWW.DGEQUIPMENT.COM
Rick Fleming– Store Manager in Corunna
D&G EQUIPMENT, INC.
110 S. Lincoln St
CHARLOTTE, MI
(517) 543-2540
1047 N. Shiawassee St.
CORUNNA, MI
(989) 743-8844
710 N. Cedar St.
MASON, MI
(517) 676-9588
1155 S. Milford Rd.
HIGHLAND, MI
(248) 887-2410
290 N. Railroad St.
RIVES JUNCTION, MI
(517) 569-2405
3915 Tractor Dr.
HOWELL, MI
(517) 540-6141
2525 E. Grand River Ave.
WILLIAMSTON, MI
(517) 655-4606
P R O V I D I N G
A G
&
T U R F
S O L U T I O N S
F O R
T H E
L I F E
Y O U
L I V E .
Rick Fleming is the store manager for D&G Equipment in
Corunna. He has worked for
D&G since January of 2001.
Rick specializes in Agricultural
Sales but helps out in the
parts and service departments as well. He has a history in the farming community,
raising hogs in the past. Rick
has 2 daughters and 3 grandsons, ages 5, 4, and 8
months, whom he has much
fun with. When asked, Rick
says his favorite piece of John
Deere equipment is the
combine.
HELPFUL WINTER GARDENING TIPS
Sowing seeds indoors during the winter months is a great way to get a head start on your spring and summer gardens. Knowing
when your last frost date is will help you determine when to plant indoors and with the right mix and temperate of soil you will be successful
in your growing endeavors.
Each type of plant differs on how early it should be planted indoors. Check the back of your seed packets for specific timeframe for that
particular type of seed. Below is a general timeframe for vegetables and flowers, listing how many weeks before the last frost date to start
your seeds and how long the germination period should be.
Before Planting make sure your seeds are planted in a fresh
soil mix, clean containers and don't forget to label your seeds. Before
planting sort your seeds by germination temperature and plant similar
temperatures together, but stick to one to two varieties per tray. When
selecting the number of plants you want to plant, double that amount
to factor in success rate. A rule of thumb for seed planting is 50
square inches of soil will house up to 50 large seeds, 100 small seeds
and 5,000 tiny seeds.
A good way to get the right amount of moisture in your soil
before planting is to put one cup of water to every four cups of soil you
are planning on using into a plastic bag. Then squeeze the bag to mix
so the water absorbs into the soil. Once you have a good mixture fill
the trays 3/4 full.
TIP: Use the eraser end of a pencil to create indents into the soil about
a 1/4 inch. For tiny seeds only indent 1/8 inch and medium size
seeds can be pushed into the soil.
For seeds that need to be covered with soil to germinate,
they should be covered with twice their thickness of soil. Seeds that do
need light to germinate should not be covered. Check the back of your
seed packet to determine which seeds should be covered and which
should not. Once seeds are planted place containers into a tray of
shallow water to keep soil moist and to avoid seeds from being washed away from watering the top of the soil. Make sure the water is room
temperature and cover with plastic wrap. Most seeds like to germinate in temperatures of about 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Once your seeds are planted, you can sit back and watch your plants grow. Just remember to keep an eye on soil moisture and
make sure your plants have adequate sunlight. If you are planning on transplanting to your garden in the spring or summer, make sure you
harden them to get used to outdoor conditions. One week before you are planning on transplanting, place your seedlings outdoors for a few
hours the first day then gradually increase each day.
Information courtesy of Menards Gardening Center.
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