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3 New Build-Your-Own Garden Planter Construction Guides
All of our tire-based planters have application in the home or school garden while some have commercial application.
Goals for Small Grains Breeding at Noble Research Institute
The primary goal of Noble Research Institute’s Small Grains Breeding Program is to develop small grains cultivars with increased grazing tolerance, winter hardiness, forage yield and forage quality to benefit livestock production.
Improving Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Bermudagrass
Bermudagrass is a common warm-season perennial grass used in agriculture and for turf. Improving nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) is a common target of bermudagrass breeding programs.
Seed Certification: What Is It and What Does It Mean for You?
The certified seed tag is an assurance that the seed inside the bag is the variety stated and it has met the required standards for germination and purity by the inspecting agency.
DIY Fruit Tree Planting
Steve Upson demonstrates how to plant 3 fruit trees, purchased from a garden center, and then demonstrates how to prune the new trees to the preferred method of growth. This will give you a great...
Don’t Let Your Cows Eat the Profit
Intentional beef producers will develop a winter feeding strategy and calving season that reduces the cost of winter feed.
Plan Your Pecan Spray Schedule Before the Season
In a commercial pecan orchard setting, it is important to have a spray schedule planned before the season starts. Chemicals can be a costly input into your operation; more planning up front will save you time and money during the season.
Regenerative Agriculture Is About Direction Over Perfection
For most agricultural enterprises, success and long-term viability ultimately hinges on soil health.
Establishment of Perennial Cool-Season Grasses Depends on Controlling Winter Annual Weeds
Cool-season perennial grasses can improve seasonal forage, but successful establishment requires control of naturally reseeding ryegrass, rescuegrass and other winter annual weeds.
Consistency Is Key in Trace Mineral Supplementation for Grazing Cattle
Trace mineral supplementation of cattle is important, but can be confusing. Turns out psychology and a full mineral tub help grazing cattle get their nutrition.