Making it through a long winter

Making it through a long winter

  • Different Types of Turf to Consider for Your Landscape

    If you want to enhance your landscape's beauty and functionality, choosing the right type of turf is essential. Turf adds a lush and green look to your outdoor space and provides a comfortable and functional surface for various activities. With a wide range of turf options available, it can sometimes be overwhelming to know which one is best for your specific needs. In this blog post, we will explore different types of turf to consider for your landscape.

  • How to Keep Your Almond Trees Healthy and Productive

    Almond trees are not only beautiful but also valuable assets on your farm. You must take proper care of your trees to ensure their longevity and productivity. This blog post shares essential tips and practices to help you keep your almond trees healthy and productive throughout their lifecycle. Selecting Healthy Almond Trees Choosing the right almond trees for your farm is the first step towards ensuring their health and productivity. Look for the following characteristics when selecting trees:

  • Why Add Agricultural Lime To Your Soil?

    If some or all of the soil on your farm is acidic, then you should consider adding agricultural lime to it. This lime has benefits that could improve your yields and profits. What are they? Improve Plant Growth If the soil on your land is acidic and lacks calcium, then your crops might not grow as effectively as they should. They might not have the inherent strength they need to survive and thrive.

  • Essential Tractor Implements Every Farmer Should Purchase

    A tractor is arguably one of the most valuable farm equipment a farmer can own. Therefore, any farmer worth their salt must have an efficient tractor to help cultivate the land. However, a tractor alone can only accomplish so much, especially if it only accommodates a few implements. The more tools your tractor can allow, the better. The options allow you to use the equipment for several purposes. Moreover, tractor-attached implements help to reduce the amount of time taken to accomplish several tasks.

  • Consider the Switch to Biological Septic Tanks

    For many years, septic tanks have served homeowners in both rural and urban areas to dispose of their waste in a safe and efficient manner. However, most traditional septic tanks tend to use a lot of space, become easily clogged, and emit foul smells from time to time. To address these challenges, a newer model of septic tank has been developed in recent years—it is called the biological septic tank. This new model is a smaller, more effective system that operates in an ecologically friendly manner.

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    Making it through a long winter

    It's always tricky dealing with the swings of the weather when you are a farmer. You can suffer if there is too much rain, not enough rain or even rain at the wrong time of the year. It can make it really challenging to have enough feed for livestock or to be able to harvest a crop later in the year if you are a crop farmer. Often there are some relatively simple things you can do to manage these issues, including buying supplemental feeds or running drainage ditches. This blog is about managing all of the events that can happen over a long winter as a farmer or farm manager.

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