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Does BQA affect dairy farmers?

Published on November 27, 2018
Beef Quality Assurance has become a market access requirement for beef producers. But do dairy producers need to become certified in order to continue sending cattle for harvest?
Amanita citrina

Published on November 27, 2018
Amanita citrina is known as the false death cap because of its resemblance to the lethal Amanita phalloides.
Ropalospora chlorantha

Published on November 27, 2018
This lichen grows on a rock.
Podosphaera erigerontis-canadensis

Published on November 27, 2018
Powdery mildews are caused by fungi in the order Erysiphales, which contains only a single family, Erysiphaceae.
Arcyria denudate

Published on November 27, 2018
Since slime molds (moulds) were once considered fungi, but are now not because they were discovered to be so much cooler, I wanted to include this one in my collection.
Is milking two or three times more profitable during low milk prices?

Published on November 27, 2018
Times are tough in the dairy industry. Margins are slim and labor is short. Many farms are considering cutting out the third milking shift in an effort to save money on labor, but is this the best financial decision for the dairy?
An 8-step process for developing a horse manure management plan: Part 8 – Manure emergency spill response

Published on November 27, 2018
Need to develop a horse manure management plan? Follow this 8 article series that discusses the components of developing a horse manure management plan.
El Portobello: The Mushroom Surfboard

Published on November 27, 2018
Two surfers out of southern California have produced the first 100% biodegradable surfboard, named “El Portobello”.
Demystifying fertilizer labels for home gardeners

Published on November 27, 2018
Understanding the numbers on a fertilizer bag and soil test results can help you choose which fertilizer to buy that will supply the needed nutrients for your garden or landscape plants.
Nut spread trends

Published on November 27, 2018
Peanut Butter takes the lead in taste, flavor and price among spreads, but has some work to do to be considered a snack item.