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Top-Quality Ditchers for Tractors in Minnesota and Illinois

When it comes to efficient farming, having the right tools makes all the difference. Proper water management is a cornerstone of successful agricultural operations, especially in regions like Minnesota and Illinois, where soil conditions and weather patterns can present unique challenges. A reliable ditcher for tractors is an indispensable tool for farmers, streamlining the creation of drainage systems, improving soil conditions, and boosting productivity.

Why Farmers in Minnesota and Illinois Need Reliable Ditchers

Agricultural regions like Minnesota and Illinois are no strangers to water management issues. With diverse climates and soil types, effective drainage is essential for preventing waterlogging, maintaining soil health, and ensuring crop success. Here's why ditchers are indispensable:

Water Management

Excess water can drown crops and lead to soil erosion. Tractor-mounted ditchers allow farmers to create precise drainage channels, redirecting water and preventing waterlogging.

Improved Soil Health

Proper drainage enhances soil structure by improving water movement, ensuring roots get the oxygen and nutrients they need to thrive.

Enhanced Productivity

Reliable ditching equipment speeds up drainage tasks, saving time and reducing labor costs, enabling farmers to focus on other vital aspects of their operations.

Features of T-Rex Ditchers

At T-Rex Ditchers, we prioritize durability, efficiency, and ease of use in our equipment, designed to tackle various agricultural and landscaping needs.

Durability: Built to handle tough conditions, from rocky soils in Minnesota to clay-heavy terrains in Illinois.

Precision Engineering: Creates clean, uniform trenches for optimized water flow.

Ease of Use: User-friendly design makes operation and maintenance simple, even for first-time users.

Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of projects, from shallow drainage to deep trenching.

Applications of Ditchers in Agriculture and Landscaping

Ditchers are versatile tools, serving not only farmers but also landscapers and contractors. Their uses include:

Drainage Management: Prevent flooding and direct water flow in heavy rainfall regions.

Irrigation System Installation: Build channels for even water distribution.

Landscaping Projects: Create functional or decorative features like trenches and water channels.

Utility Line Installation: Simplify underground cable or pipe laying.

Tips for Choosing the Right Ditcher for Your Tractor

When selecting a ditcher, consider these factors:

Soil Type: Ensure compatibility with sandy, clay-heavy, or rocky soils.

Tractor Capacity: Match the ditcher to your tractor's size and power.

Project Needs: Assess the required depth and width of your ditches.

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Winston Bros. Company Contractor 195(2?) [Photo taken by Scott Fajack on February 10, 2024 at N. Vista Del Mar Avenue and Dix St. in Franklin Village neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA]

Fendall Gregory Winston was born to William Overton and Sarah Anne Winston on May 1, 1849 in Hanover County, Virginia and died on February 2, 1928 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was "prominently identified [with Minneapolis] from pioneer times to the present." In 1875, he "associated with his brother, P. B. Winston, under the firm name of Winston Brothers, for the business of railroad contracting. The next year William O. Winston, another brother, was taken into partnership" (History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923 via FindaGrave.com). According to an obituary the company wrote, he was "almost the last of trail blazers who in the latter half of the past century prepared the way and laid a network of steel over the vacant prairies, and lines across the lonely mountains of the West, which today provide the highways for a vast and ever-growing commerce."

His brother, P. B., was Philip Bickerton Winston, born August 12, 1846 in Hanover, Virginia and died July 1, 1901 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a farmer before fighting in the Civil War (on the side of the Confederacy), and then a farmer again. After 1872, he became a railroad engineer and contractor, and then mayor of Minneapolis!

Another brother was William Overton Winston, Jr. was the "dean of the general contractors of the United States," according to a notice of his death in "At the Cross Roads by STOP and GO" in the "Personals" section (I'm pretty sure the C. is a typo in the text itself). What a lofty compliment! He was born February 6, 1853 in Hanover County, Virginia and died March 15, 1927 in Los Angeles at 74 years old, at which time he was president of the Winston-Dear Co. and chairman of the board of directors of the aforementioned Winston Bros. Company in Minneapolis. His body was sent back to Minneapolis to be buried (FindaGrave.com). There were actually many obituaries publishing for him and multiples that called him the 'dean'; he was apparently a titan of the industry. He had joined his brothers in the business in 1875. They did a lot, including railway construction, "irrigation, drainage, reservoirs, highways, hydro-electric plants, large structures and other construction." At the time of his death, the Winston Bros. Co. was building a railroad for the Republic of Colombia and "did a great deal of work for the U. S. reclamation service" (Engineer and Contract, Volume 66, 1927). His obituaries were SO glowing. One said: "No contractor probably ever had a larger or more devoted following of sub-contractors, workers and other associates in his business." Another called him the "Grand old man of construction" and compared him to Henry Clay and George Washington. There's more: "He was an inspiration to many younger men who rallied to his leadership and were proud to call him 'Daddy.' Finally, he was described as "the kindly old gentleman whom thousands loved, this symbol of a bygone and less commercial age" ("Say Not 'Good Night,' Henry H. Wilson, Engineer and Contract, Volume 66, 1927). He had two to three sons, one of which was a vice president of Winston Bros. Co. (William O. Winston, III) in Minneapolis. The above photo of him is from his January 1925 passport application for travel to Colombia with his wife, according to E. Middleton who uploaded it to Find a Grave.

They also had three sisters; Elizabeth, Frances, Sarah; and another brother (FindaGrave.com).

"Winston Bros. Co. was incorporated in Minnesota in 1902, taking over the business of the partnership of Winston Bros., who began contracting work in 1875" (Contractors and Engineers Monthly, Volume 17, Buttenheim-Dix Publishing Corporation, 1928). They incorporated once P. B. died - F. G. was president and W. O. was vice-president initially. And, in 1903, they started the associated corporation Winston-Dear Co., which focused on mining. Some jobs Winston-Dear Co. did include: raising track, lengthening openings to allow the water to escape, and widening the shoulders of the embankments of the Missouri Pacific Railroad (using "two trains of Western 20-yard Automatic air dump cars to haul their material, and a Marion 75 shovel to do the digging").

Unfortunately, Winston-Dear Company was listed numerous times in the "Statements of Fatal Accidents in and Around the Mines of St. Louis County, Minnesota, for the Year Ending June 30, 1907," which was included in Executive Documents of the State of Minnesota for the Year, 1908. The causes of death were very brutal and I will spare you by not listing the details here.

The Dear was Richard Brierly Dear, a railroad contractor from Virginia. He joined forces with the Winstons in 1885 and he ran their mining operations. His obituary states: "Few men started with less and accomplished more than he, and his usual career will always be looked upon as strikingly emblematic of those laudable characteristics which reveal American manhood in its most virile and inspiring form." He died in 1909 (The National Cyclopedia of American Biography, Volume 17, J. T. White, 1921).

The Associated General Contractors of America formed from general contractors in the east and mid-west America to present "each division of general contracting--buildings, highways, bridges, public works and general heavy engineering" in 1919 after WW1, in which they felt under-organized and ill-equipped in their interactions with the U.S. federal government. W. O. Winston of Minneapolis was their first president third vice-president. He served as a member of their board of directors until he died. As an aside, Arthur S. Bent was a director of the group, so I'm going to go update that post! ("General Contractors Plan Strong Organization," Southwest Builder and Contractor, Volume 55, March 12, 1920, pg. 10-11, F. W. Dodge Company, 1920 & Engineer and Contract, Volume 66, 1927).

By 1923, the firm was one of the largest railroad contracting firms in America and by that time had operated in Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin!! They hadn't made it to California, yet. F. G. Winston was also a failed candidate for lieutenant governor of Minnesota (History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923 via FindaGrave.com).

By 1927, they had worked in eight additional states, plus Canada and South America. In that year, the Winston Bros Co. associated with Henry H. Wilson from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to form the very unwieldily named "Winston Bros. Co. & H. H. Wilson." According to this update, Winston Bros. had been in business for more than fifty years by that time in general construction "including interest in the construction of more than 8,000 miles of railroad" (The Highway Engineer & Contractor, Volume 17, International Trade Press, Incorporated, 1927). In 1928, they were "interested at present in the construction of bridges over the Ohio River." There also seemed to be a Winston & Co. in both Kingston, NY and Richmond, VA, but it seems that oddly it's just coincidence that they were connected with H. H. Wilson, too. He continued to be "a special partner in charge of the crushed stone business of his former associates in construction" once he formed his associated with our Winston Bros.

It seems that in 1928, the Winston. Brothers Company acquired all stock of Winston-Dear Co ("Winston Brothers Company, Petitioner, v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Respondent, Docket No. 59270. Promulgated January 24, 1934." Reports of the U.S. Board of Tax Appeals, Volume 29, United States Board of Tax Appeals, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1934). After the consolidation, the headquarters continued to be in Minneapolis, but they also had branch offices in St. Louis, Missouri; Seattle, Washington; Steubenville, Ohio; and Medellin, Republic of Colombia (The Earth Mover: A Monthly Magazine for Earth and Stone Movers, Volume 15, Burton Publishing Company, 1928).

It's hard to find anything about them in Los Angeles, other than Jr. dying there. I did find a couple employees of possibly the same company, though: J B Gotcher and Ira A Dyess, both carpenters for Winston Bros listed in a 1952-1953 directory (Santa Monica, Brentwood Heights, and Ocean Park City Directory 1952-1953, accessed via the Los Angeles Public Library Historic City and Business & Phone Directories collection).

They still existed for sure as late as 1958, as they are included in a list of "construction contractors in the United States for the years 1958, 1959, 1960, and 1961 whose total volume of work was over $25 million."

Other sources:

"A Portrait," The Explosives Engineer, Volumes 1-2, Harry Roberts Jr., Nelson Sutro Greensfelder Hercules Powder Company, 1923.

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How to handle clogged drains.

Plumbing problems can bring a household to a standstill. A clogged drain can mean mountains of dirty dishes, a shower that backs up, or even a sewage backup – all unpleasant scenarios. That's where Emergency Plumbing services come in, offering a lifeline to restore normalcy and hygiene to your home.

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Lavatory Drain Cleaning: This service tackles clogs in bathroom sinks caused by hair, soap scum, and other debris. Kitchen Sink Drain Cleaning: Grease buildup is a major concern in kitchen drains. Main Line Drain Cleaning: The main drain line carries wastewater from your entire house to the sewer system. A clog here can cause backups in multiple drains throughout the house. Plumbers use powerful equipment like rooter machines or hydro jetting to clear these critical lines. Hydro jetting: This advanced technique uses a high-pressure water jet to scour pipes clean. It's particularly effective for stubborn clogs caused by grease, mineral buildup, or even tree roots.

While there are DIY drain cleaning methods available, such as using plungers or chemical drain cleaners, these can sometimes exacerbate the problem. Chemical cleaners can damage pipes, and plungers may not be strong enough for severe clogs.

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Preventing Drain Clogs.

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Install drain screens: Use drain covers in your sinks and tubs to catch hair and debris before they enter the drainpipes. Regularly clean these screens to prevent them from becoming clogged themselves. Dispose of grease properly: Never pour grease or oil down the drain. Let cooking grease cool and solidify, then dispose of it in the trash. Avoid pouring coffee grounds down the drain: Coffee grounds can clump together and contribute to clogs. Dispose of them in the compost or trash. Be mindful of what you flush: Only flush toilet paper and human waste down the toilet. Avoid flushing foreign objects, feminine hygiene products, or anything that doesn't readily dissolve in water. Regularly clean your drains: Pour a mixture of baking soda and vinegar down your drains once a month to help break down mild clogs and buildup. Follow this with a pot of hot water to flush the solution through the pipes. By following these simple tips, you can significantly reduce the risk of drain clogs and keep your plumbing system functioning smoothly. If you suspect a clog or experience any drainage problems, don't hesitate to call a reputable Emergency Plumbing services to address the issue promptly.

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Flow Smoothly: Questions Every Homeowner Should Pose to Their Drain Cleaning Service

Before entrusting anyone with your home’s drainage system, it’s important to verify their credentials. Ask if they are licensed, bonded, and insured. A reputable drain cleaning service provider in Illinois will have all the necessary certifications to provide quality service.

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Archaeologists with the University of Cincinnati used the latest technology to find evidence suggesting ancient Maya people grew surplus crops to support an active trade with neighbors up and down the Yucatan Peninsula.

They will present their findings at the annual American Association of Geographers conference in Washington, D.C.

The Mayan civilization stretched across portions of Mesoamerica, a region spanning Mexico and Central America. The oldest evidence of Maya civilization dates back to 1800 B.C., but most cities flourished between 250 and 900 A.D. By the time Spanish ships arrived in the 1500s, some of the biggest cities were deserted. Researchers at UC are trying to piece together the life history of the Maya before the Spanish conquest.

Nicholas Dunning, a professor of geography in UC's McMicken College of Arts and Sciences, was part of a research team that found evidence of cultivation along irregular-shaped fields in Mexico that followed the paths of canals and natural water channels at a place called Laguna de Terminos on the Gulf of Mexico. The archaeologists expect to find evidence of habitation when they begin excavations.

The extensive croplands suggest the ancient Maya could grow surplus crops, especially the cotton responsible for the renowned textiles that were traded throughout Mesoamerica.

"It was a much more complex market economy than the Maya are often given credit for," Dunning said.

Local workers brought the Laguna de Terminos site to the attention of researchers about seven years ago.

"A forester working in the area said there seemed to be a network of ancient fields," Dunning said. "I looked on Google Earth and was like, 'Whoa!' It was an area in the Maya Lowlands that I'd never paid any attention to. And obviously not a lot of other people had, either, from the perspective of looking at ancient agriculture."

Satellite images revealed a patchwork quilt of blocks along drainage ditches that suggested they were built. Archaeologist also studied imagery NASA created of the region using a tool called Light Detection and Ranging, or LIDAR, that can depict the contours of the ground beneath the leafy canopy of trees and vegetation. Their review confirmed Dunning's suspicions: the area was covered in ancient farm fields.

University of Cincinnati student Jeff Brewer stands above UC geography professor Nicholas Dunning at an archaeological site in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Credit: Nicholas Dunning/UC

"It appears they developed fairly simply from modifications of existing drainage along the eastern edge of the wetlands," Dunning said. "They probably deepened and straightened some channels or connected them in places, but then further expanded the fields with more sophisticated hydro-engineering."

LIDAR gives scientists a never-before-seen picture of the Earth's surface even after centuries of unchecked jungle growth conceals the remains of ancient structures. Researchers look for telltale signs of human activity: squares and rectangles indicating old foundations and circular pits from man-made reservoirs and quarries where the chert used in stone tools was mined. On the LIDAR maps, any hidden structures pop out, including ancient roads and former villages.

"That's the magic of LIDAR," UC assistant research professor Christopher Carr said.??Carr spent a career practicing engineering before returning to UC to study and eventually teach in the geography department. He approaches questions about the ancient Maya from an engineer's perspective.

Carr pointed to a map of Yaxnohcah, Mexico, showing a small reservoir the ancient Maya apparently dug in a wetland far from cultivated fields or known settlements.

"What were my ancient counterparts thinking when they built that water reservoir? What did they want to accomplish?" he asked.

Carr also used the LIDAR imagery in the project to follow an ancient Maya road that perhaps hasn't been traveled in more than 1,000 years. The road is perfectly visible on the LIDAR map but is virtually impossible to discern when you are standing right on it, Carr said.

"There's vegetation everywhere. But when you've been doing this for a while, you notice little things," Carr said. "I'll have a LIDAR image on my smartphone that shows me where I am, but I don't see anything but rainforest. You just walk back and forth until you can feel something underfoot and follow it."

Identifying possible roads is important for another interest of the UC researchers: ancient Maya marketplaces. Dunning and Carr are working at Yaxnohcah with researchers such as Kathryn Reese-Taylor from the University of Calgary and Armando Anaya Hernandez from Universidad Autónoma de Campeche to unlock the mysteries of the ancient Maya economy. Additionally, they and graduate student Thomas Ruhl have been analyzing NASA's LIDAR imagery across the Yucatan Peninsula to identify more ancient marketplaces.

Unlike pyramids or even many homes, marketplaces had no foundations or permanent structures, researchers said. They were built on low platforms or cleared areas, perhaps like a seasonal fair or flea market. But they were an important part of life in Maya culture

University of Cincinnati geography professor Nicholas Dunning, left, and assistant professor Christopher Carr have been studying ancient Maya sites in Mexico. Credit: Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative Services

Dunning said the presence of roads between Maya cities would lend credence to the value the ancient Maya placed on trade with their neighbors. He thinks some of the larger squares identified on the LIDAR maps represent these open markets.

"In some areas, they have this very distinct physical signature," Dunning said. "So far, we've identified several possible marketplaces. We don't know for sure that they're marketplaces, but they have an architectural layout that is suggestive of one."

Soil analysis at other locations identified evidence of ancient butcher shops and stone masons. Dunning solicited the help of UC's botanists who are conducting analyses that might shed light on his marketplace hypothesis. But the LIDAR maps themselves are instructive.

"I look at spatial patterns. If you look at these big structures and small pyramids, you can tell they're important structures," Carr said. "And then you have this 'lightweight' thing next to it. That's what a marketplace looks like to me."

Dunning said the ancient Maya likely sold perishable goods such as maize and a starchy tuber called manioc. And they traded "mantas," or bolts of the ornate and richly patterned textiles made from the cotton they grew. These were prized by the Spaniards who arrived in the 1600s.

"We don't have direct evidence of what the textiles look like in this area. But if you look at ancient paintings and sculptures, people were wearing very elaborate garments," Dunning said.

Dunning first explored the historic sites of the Yucatan Peninsula at age 14 when he and his older brother drove down to Mexico from Illinois.

"We took a train to the Yucatan and used public transportation to get around to the sites," Dunning said.

He applied to the University of Chicago partly because it offered a Mayan language class. Dunning returned to Mexico while in college to conduct his first field research. He's been back many times since.

UC student Thomas Ruhl works at an excavation of an ancient storage pit in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Credit: University of Cincinnati

"My interest in archaeology is in human-environment interactions, including agriculture," Dunning said.

Dunning is learning more about how ancient Maya people shaped their world to overcome challenges and take advantage of natural opportunities. Dunning's work also took him to a place called Acalan near the Gulf of Mexico.

"Roughly translated, Acalan means 'place of canoes' because it's very watery," Dunning said. "And getting around by water is far easier than any other means in that area."

Then as now the region is covered in thick tropical rainforest. Researchers have to be wary of cheeky monkeys that will throw fruit or worse from the treetops. Carr said one encounter left him sore for days.

"There was this aggressive spider monkey. He'd seen me a couple days earlier. And he's back shaking the trees," Carr said. "And all of a sudden, I'm lying flat on the ground. A branch hit me in the shoulder and knocked me to the ground."

Visiting archaeologists at Yaxnohcah stay at a former Army outpost that was converted into a staffed research station.

"Living conditions are actually luxurious by camping standards. You're in the field all day and you're dirty and tired. But you can take a shower. And when you're finished, someone has cooked you a meal," Carr said.

At Laguna de Terminos, UC researchers are working to collect clues about the ancient Maya before they are lost to development. Many of the wetlands are being drained or plowed up for grazing pasture.?

Dunning said ironically these low-yield pastures provide far less economic value to today's farmers than the seeming bounty of crops the ancient Maya derived from them more than 1,000 years ago. Their study warns the land-use practices are causing environmental damage to some of these valuable wetlands.

"It's a shame because the grazing isn't particularly good. The economic production from that land use is minuscule compared to what was produced by the Maya," Dunning said.

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