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My sister has a houseplant obsession- last time I visited her, she had no fewer than 20 houseplants in her kitchen and living room! Indoor plants are a popular addition to any home, and research shows that they actually offer both physical and psychological benefits like mood improvement, stress relief, increased concentration, and visual appeal.…
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It seems our dry spell has finally been broken with a few inches of rain falling in the past few weeks- thank goodness! As we start getting even more wet and humid weather however, the prevalence of plant diseases will start to increase, as most pathogens prefer these environmental conditions. I get daily updates reporting…
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Do you own grazing livestock? When’s the last time you soil tested, limed and fertilized? What is the proper height for you to graze your fields? How long should pastures rest between grazing events? How can you extend your grazing days and store less forage for winter? If you aren’t sure how to answer these…
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Extension offices get busy this time of year with lots of calls and questions about problems in all kinds of plants, from ornamental trees and shrubs, to flowering ornamentals, to home gardens- you name it, we get called about it. One of the most common calls we get every year is in reference to…
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It’s no surprise that everything is more expensive right now- from feed, fertilizer, fuel, groceries- everything you name is feeling the pressure of inflation and other global market shifts. About a month ago, I started chatting with some clients about what these increases mean for agriculture on a broad scale, and the more conversations I…
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Summer is a great time of year to be a gardener as bright sunshine and warm days encourage plant growth and development, but it’ also the time of year that Extension offices get an increase in calls about plant diseases and pest problems. One of the most common problems I hear about is called blossom…
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Over 20% of the waste brought to landfills comes from landscaping waste such as leaves and grass clippings. An alternative to handle yard and kitchen waste is to consider composting waste into organic matter. This organic matter can then be added to soil to help improve texture, drainage, nutrition, and overall productivity. Composting can be…
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Over 20% of the waste brought to landfills comes from landscaping waste such as leaves and grass clippings. An alternative to handle yard and kitchen waste is to consider composting waste into organic matter. This organic matter can then be added to soil to help improve texture, drainage, nutrition, and overall productivity. Composting can be…
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Did you know that in every square mile, there are an estimated 15 snakes lurking? People’s attitudes towards snakes exist on a broad spectrum. Some fearless individuals are excited when they cross paths with a snake while other folks may be more inclined to run or grab the nearest shovel. The reality of it is…
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As the summer starts rolling into our region, there are a number of pests that may bother people who enjoy spending time in the great outdoors. One of the most annoying pests, in my opinion, is the mosquito. The oldest known mosquitos date back to the late Cretaceous period- or around 99 million years…
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