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Warmer weather is approaching and with that comes the pesky flies that torment your livestock. Flies are not only annoying, they also spread diseases that can lead to digestive and growth problems for your livestock. Some of the conditions flies cause and diseases they transmit include summer sores, eye worms, pigeon fever, equine infectious anemia virus and onchocerciasis. To prepare for battle, here are some tips that will help you reduce the number of irritating barn flies in and around your barn. Proper Manure Disposal It is important to keep your stalls clean on a daily basis. The less manure...

It's always enjoyable to drive by a home that has great curb appeal. Of course, those passing by might assume the homeowners simply have an enviable green thumb. However, chances are the homeowners did their homework and discovered that one of the secrets to great landscaping is encouraging good soil. Since soil houses the essential nutrients that plants and flowers need to thrive, homeowners who start with a good soil foundation are much better prepared, since they began their landscaping efforts literally from the ground up. Get to Know Your Own Soil Different plants, flowers, etc. require different types of...

Though it seems old man winter is a bit more stubborn about releasing his grip this year, he will let go eventually so you can start gardening. Be ready to hit the ground running this spring by following these April gardening tips. Plan Your Year If you haven't already laid out your plan for the upcoming gardening season, you still have a bit of time left. Here are some tasks that you will want to have finished in April if you hope to stay on top of things:  Order (maybe with rush delivery) or pick out bulbs. Start seedlings to...