Which STD Test Is Best for Your Cattle? Trichomoniasis, or “trich,” is a sexually-transmitted disease that can cause an increase in infertility among your cows due to early embryonic death. The long-term effects of a spread within your herd can result in major economic losses for your ranch. Testing is vitally important, but which test […]
3 Big Weed-Killing Mistakes Most People Make
If you’re like most people, you hate seeing weeds on your lawn – but you also don’t want to stay out there and pick them every weekend. That means using weed-killer… but most people make these three big mistakes when applying weed-killer in North Florida. 3 Big Weed-Killing Mistakes Most People Make You can save […]
Pest Patrol: Watch Out for These Corn and Soybeans Pests
It’s necessary to scout your fields and keep records of your observations of any landscape plant problems caused by these corn and soybeans pests. Corn Pests Cutworms Cutworms are small, black larvae that are found at the base of plants, above or below the soil. The damage they cause can look as if the corn […]
5 Tips to Care for Your Soil Before Harvest
Healthy soil is key to having a bountiful harvest. So before harvest, farming experts recommend you heed these tips for caring for your soil. Check Your Soil’s Fertilization Needs Check the pH of your soil and treat it with lime stone if it’s needed. Sulfur is also increasingly important in that it is usually lacking […]
How Much Do You Know About Watering Plants?
The newly-designed landscape of your home is everything you’ve always wanted, and you plan to take good care of your outdoor investment. But as you tend to your landscape be aware that there are certain watering concepts for plants, trees and shrubs that are based on fallacies, while there are others that are based on […]
How Many Animals Can I Graze on My Pasture?
You love your new farm property. It comes outfitted with barns, and other outbuildings, and corrals. And not only is it fenced, but the fence is in great shape—and it surrounds the entire property, so no worries about budget-busting fence installs, repairs, or modifications. The icing on the cake is that the farm is the […]
Want to Buy Timberland to Convert to a Farm? 3 Things to Remember
Before you purchase your timberland be specific about your vision for it and make sure that the property suits your goals, whether they be to convert it to pasture land for cows, goats, or horses, or to modify it to support crops. Here are three things to remember as you conduct your search. Make sure […]
Should You Perform a Web Soil Survey?
Whether you’re a new farmer, or you’ve been farming for years, a Web Soil Survey (WSS) allows you to obtain a wealth of information about a property that you may be considering buying, renting, or looking to manage more efficiently. What Is a WSS? The WSS is a web application that’s operated by the USDA […]
Can Shade Hurt Your Crops?
Hills, trees, and buildings can cause shade along the edges of your vegetable production fields and spell disaster for your crops. Shade problems that may not be so noticeable during the summer months can become more apparent as the year draws on because the sun sits lower in the sky. Slowed Growth and Reduced Yield […]
Your North Florida Farm Search: 3 Questions to Ask (Part 2)
Once you’ve narrowed your options down to a few properties that might work for you, it’s time to consider the logistics and lifestyle changes that owning one of them might entail. For example, how far from town are you willing to live? How far are you willing to commute for work, or to shop for […]
