Without an appropriate mineral balance your herd may not perform up to expectations or could display negative effects, so mineral nutrition is critically important. You should take a very close look at your mineral program to see if changes need to be made to enhance the health and performance of your cattle. There are six […]
More Advice on Cover Crops: Mistakes to Avoid
Planting cover crops requires an investment of time and money, and some farmers may be hesitant to plant them out of concern that mistakes will thwart their desired outcome and result in wasted money and effort. However, cover crops—which you typically grow between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop, provide lots […]
3 Cover Crop Mistakes to Avoid
Some farmers may be hesitant to plant cover crops out of a concern that mistakes will thwart their desired outcome, and with the time and money investment required, being risk-averse is understandable. However, cover crops—which you typically grow between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop, provide lots of benefits that far […]
Cover Crops: Managing Weeds and Disease Since the Dawn of Time
Cover crops are off-season crops that are grown between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop. They offer many benefits, including preventing soil erosion, managing soil fertility, managing soil quality and water retention, and suppressing weeds, pests and diseases in your fields. They can also create forage for your livestock. If you’re […]
Using Cover Crops to Manage Pests and Manage Wildlife Habitats
If you’re leery of investing time and money into cover crops because you may not reap the benefits right away, take a closer look at the advantages they offer. These crops—typically grown between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop—offer many benefits, including preventing soil erosion, managing soil fertility, managing soil quality […]
What You Need to Know About Managing Soil Quality and Water Retention on Your Farm
Cover crops are off-season crops that you grow between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop. They offer a great many benefits, including preventing soil erosion, managing soil fertility, managing soil quality and water retention, and suppressing weeds, pests and diseases in your fields. They can also create forage for your livestock. […]
Preventing Erosion and Managing Fertility on Your North Florida Farm
Cover crops are off-season crops that you grow between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop. They offer a great many benefits, including preventing soil erosion, managing soil fertility, quality, and water, and suppressing weeds, pests and diseases in your fields. They also create forage for your livestock. If you’re leery of […]
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 […]
4 Things to Do Today to Ramp Up Your Curb Appeal
Ramping up your curb appeal before you sell your home is always a good idea – after all, the exterior of your home is the first thing buyers will see when they pull up for a tour (or when they drive by to determine whether they should schedule a tour of the inside). Here’s what […]
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 […]
