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Residue Management for A Successful Spring
Arguably one of the most valuable inputs for the success of next year’s crop is what’s left in the field right after harvest. When crop residue is recycled correctly and decomposed, it will supply significant fertilizer value that can impact nutrient needs in the coming spring. -
Creating Garden Compost
It’s in the soil that micro and macro-organisms live and then contribute to creating a healthy environment for plants. If you’re looking to improve your soil, consider adding compost. -
Organic Nitrogen in Soil
Working with organic sources for your plant nutrients is a lot different than just buying a bag of fertilizer. -
Determining Forage Supplementation
The nutritional content of forages will vary due to numerous factors. These factors include season, forage growth rates, animal stage of production, producer ability to supplement, and the list goes on from there. -
Extend your Homegrown Harvesting into Fall
It's time to start planting your fall garden, and we want to help! Fall days are perfect for gardening—it's cooler, the sun is still shining, you have the occasional rain shower, and the soil is warm. The soil is warmer than in spring, so your plants grow more quickly during this time of year. -
The Science of Shade Grass Management
In efforts to find the perfect turf grass, there has been a lot written about the nutrient and light requirements of full sun grass, but there isn't much scientific data written about shade turf and its growth and light requirements. -
Byproducts in Animal Nutrition
What are byproducts? Byproducts makeup a large poultry ration and about one-seventh of the ration for growing and fattening swine in the United States. They are also important in feeding beef and dairy cattle. Almost every food industry furnishes some byproducts for animal feed. -
3 Management Practices to Help Improve and Sustain Soil Organic Carbon
Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) is an important aspect of crop production and the long term sustainability of the soil. Carbon makes up approximately 58% of the organic matter in soil, revealing just how significant it is for maximizing soil health and crop production. -
The Ultimate List of the Most Vibrant Fall Shrubs, Perennials, & Trees
Bringing these beautiful fall colors and foliage to your home is relatively simple by choosing just the right plants. We have our favorite, ultimate list, and images of fall shrubs, perennials, and tree suggestions that will bring the fall color you are looking for! -
Late Summer is the Best Time to Repot Your Growing Houseplants - Here's How
Indoor houseplants can often go unnoticed when it comes to the right time to transplant. However, when our pothos, snake plants, and philodendron begin outgrowing their pots, they need to... -
Preventing Harmful Water Factors in Poultry Production
Numerous factors play a role in poultry performance. These factors include equipment, management practices that help with the fight against ammonia, house environment such as improving litter quality, and housing type. Enhancing any of these daily operations is important, but water quality may be the most critical. -
How to Fight Garden Pests Naturally
During the heat of summer, our gardens explode with color, blooms, vegetables, and berries. But the hot weather is also the peak time for pests. While it’s impossible to get...
