Category Archives: Agriculture

Watch for those Grubs

Remember, Remember - I told you back in a June Blog Post to watch out for these little critters.  Well, over the weekend the little white creatures struck har. My neighbor was  putting in several patches of fresh seed along ...

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Container Gardening using Recycled Plastic

Container Gardening I came across this site,  Container Gardening and thought it was pretty cool. It reminded me of my days when I wanted some trees  on my apartment deck and I would use 5 gallon buckets for ...

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Soil Testing – Similar to going to the dentist

Now that you have read this title your first response is huh!!! Well here is my point.  Have any of you ever received from the dentist those "color tablets" you put in your mouth that show you where you have not brushed ...

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Landscaping

Are you planning on doing some landscaping this year? I was actually reading through a number of blogs and came across this blog post  , The Savvy Cafe from a year ago. The ...

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What does this information on my soil testing report mean?

Each day this question is being asked and people are trying to understand the numbers behind the report.  I have pointed a number of people to our Interpreting Soil Analysis Document on our main website.  This document is very helpful and gives you some good information to help you decipher the report information.  Check ...

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How is your lawn coming in the month of June?

Lawn Competition with the Neighbor Do you have the best lawn in your neighborhood? Is it competition time with the neighbor? Does the neighbor always cut his lawn shorter than yours. Is his/her lawn greener than yours. Let ...

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Roundup-Resistant Weeds

Roundup Monsanto created a super-killer herbicide called Roundup.  From that, came Roundup Ready crops thata were genetically modified to tolerate the chemical. However, so much Roundup has been sprayed that weeds have now evolved to survive it. No-Till No-Till Farming practices also came about as a result and helped ...

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Preventing Crab Grass

Preventing Crab Grass Most of you are noticing your green lawns coming in. You may even have secret contests with your neighboor as to whose lawn looks better or is mowed or greener.  Yes, its that time of the year.  ...

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AgChat Foundation | Exciting Effort

This is a great opportunity to get involved with the AG Community! Watch this video Today!  Check out the site | HTTP://AGCHAT.org

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Phosphorus and Potassium – How much should be applied?

At this time of year, growers are looking to add nitrogen to their fields. Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) should also be taken into consideration.  Wet fall conditions and colder than normal winter ...

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