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What Happens In A Cattle Feedlot

So what really takes place at a cattle feedlot? Many folks refer to these places of business as factory farms. … More

How Drones Came to Your Local Farm

Relatively cheap drones with advanced sensors and imaging capabilities are giving farmers new ways to increase yields and reduce crop damage.

» Cattle Market Summary: Wow! What a Week

Farm Loans 101

“Let us not forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other arts will follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization” (Daniel Webster). We love our farmers and believe they are the backbone of this nation. If you are new to farming or if it has been in your family for years, it’s important that you know about farm loans. Here are the basics you should be familiar withFSAWhen talking…

10 Tips on How to Water Your Container Gardens

Proper watering plants growing in containers is trickier than you think—learn about the right potting soil, the right containers to use, and the right technique.

How to Grow a Container Garden

Liven up your balcony with these container-loving plants that don’t need to be babied.

Fertilizers: Food for Thought

In this episode we’re going to take a look at probably one of the most important aspects of gardening.  Previously, we discussed lighting and how your climate effect the types of plants you can grow in your landscape or garden.  Now we’re getting into actually caring for your plant

Stopping lawn fertilizer use among ways to protect Sound

Stopping lawn fertilizer from entering it, are among the ways to protect Long Island Sound from environmental harm.

A Guide to Lawn Fertilizer

A dense and verdant yard can boost curb appeal and make outdoor areas more enjoyable. However, keeping the grass healthy is crucial to maintain these benefits as much of ...

Designer bacteria: The end of fertilizer?

Berkeley scientists have genetically re-designed a critical microbe, creating the first and only bacteria to fix nitrogen for corn crops. Pivot Bio’s innovation could help replace polluting fertil…

Fertilizer industry working to reduce groundwater pollution

The general public may not realize that the problem of nitrates draining into drinking water tables has been a complex issue that agriculture has been tackling for many years.The fertilizer industry continues to be at the table with regulators, researchers, and the agricultural community to help find solutions to nitrate leaching in California's groundwater.

Urine: the ultimate 'organic' fertiliser?

Your bladder's loss could be your vegetable garden's gain, since urine makes for a surprisingly good fertiliser - so why are we wasting our wee?

Reducing Nitrogen Fertilizer Use

IANR Vice President and Vice Chancellor Mike Boehm joins Bryce Doeschot to explore UNL's synthetic Nitrogen research.

Master Gardeners: What's in your fertilizer?

Understanding the components of fertilizer can help make the right decisions for your plants.

Healthier soil, layer by layer

After a day viewing such life underfoot, one might never again call it “dirt.”

Starting strong with starter fertilizers

Review your fertility options for getting your corn crop going.

RE-LEAF: Exercise caution when using fertilizers

Fertilizer is not a cure-all. If done improperly, it can be harmful on several levels. Here’s a look at too much of a good thing.