Aug 27, 2023
Stockpiling forage basically means you are avoiding grazing a certain field so you can save it for leaner times in the winter. There's a little more to it, however. Fertilizing, nutritional needs of the animals, body condition scores, and more go into determining feed needs. Could stockpiling be a way for your farm...
Aug 20, 2023
Water is the most important nutrient. Access to clean water is essential to human life and to many of the things we like to consume. But, water quality may not be as straightforward as you'd think. Clear water can be just as dangerous as cloudy, or turbid, water. We discuss bacterial and chemical issues, why...
Aug 13, 2023
One of the many calls we get in the summer is regarding Anthracnose on Grapes. Unfortunately, when it comes to fungal diseases, often by the time you see symptoms. Scouting and prevention are key. In this show we discuss how to properly use fungicides, and how sanitation, pruning, and healthy soils will keep your fungal...
Aug 6, 2023
Fire is beautiful and sometimes magical, but it is not joke. Fire losses and expenditures total nearly $330 billion annually in the USA. There are many things you can do to reduce the danger of fires. Follow local burning guidelines, always extinguish fires completely, and use fire wise landscaping principles. Note: in...