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Organic farming is not chemical free. Copper sulfate is a popular one. How does it work and how does it compare to conventional pesticides when it comes to health and safety? Source: https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2017/09/08/closer-look-popular-organic-fungicide-copper-sulfate-compare-glyphosate/
Learning how to start a cattle farm throws you deep into the homesteading pool. Cattle are large beasts and require strong fencing, water and grazing land. Source: https://countrysidenetwork.com/daily/livestock/cattle/how-to-start-a-cattle-farm-on-small-acreage/
As you log hours in the combine, grain cart tractor or semi this fall, your thoughts are likely to jump ahead to next year. Is there anything you can do differently than the past year? Source: https://www.agweb.com/article/six-ways-technology-can-add-revenue-to-your-farm-NAA-katie-humphreys/
Ag giants like Monsanto and DuPont are cheering. Source: http://www.motherjones.com/food/2017/08/29-states-just-banned-laws-about-seeds/
A New South Wales beef producer who took part in a recent commercial trial of virtual fencing systems says he can see applications using the technology to reduce expensive fencing and keep stock out Source: https://www.beefcentral.com/production/nsw-virtual-fencing-trial-shows-promise-in-commercial-cattle-application/
Hurricane Maria’s barrage took out entire plantations and destroyed crops and livestock across the island. The storm knocked out about 80 percent of its crops. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/24/us/puerto-rico-hurricane-maria-agriculture-.html
Whether you apply in the fall, spring or a variety of times through split application, you need to be strategic about nitrogen. “This is the right time to sit down with your retailer, look at your cropping systems and see what will be best for you when it comes to spring versus fall-applied nitrogen,” […]
