Yields were fantastic and well above expectations for farmers in southern Illinois. Weihmeir says a lot can be attributed to the start of the growing season. ″Many farmers had a 10- to 14-day window to get their crop in,″ Weihmeir explains. ″Because we had such a wide window, farmer...
Arecent reviewin theJournal of Environmental Management, in fact, touts wastewater treatment plants as “renewable biological nitrogen mines” that can supply the essential but expensive component from reclaimed sewage sludge at a time when many farmers are finding it harde...
Prior to becoming adult beetles in late June, they are 1-inch-long, white, c-shaped grubs that live in the soil and feed on the roots of many plants. These grubs are often a problem in lawns. Once adults, Japanese beetles live only 40 days, but they are voracious. Japanese beetles ...
The Farmer Boys' name matches the restaurant's intent to serve food locally sourced from local farmers and purveyors. This fast-casual restaurant, founded by the Havadjias family, who immigrated from Cyprus, serves a variety of farm-fresh foods, like burgers and sandwiches, salads, wraps, sou...
Real estate: The New York City real estate market is always booming, and businesses have many opportunities to thrive in this industry (see how to create a rental property business plan). From green home construction to an interior design business, the possibilities are endless when it comes to...
A change in a 5-degree subzone may not seem like much, but this small bump in winter low temperatures is being noticed. Gardeners and farmers are seeing less winter damage to their plants, allowing them to reassess the plants they’re accustomed to growing. Landscapes are turning green earlie...
Each nominee should be actively engaged in agricultural production. The selection committee comprises Iowa ag leaders, past Master Farmers, ag research or university specialists and the Wallaces Farmer editor. Candidates who don’t receive the award the year they are nominated are welcome to have th...
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BLK & Bold is creating a butterfly effect with their social impact pledge and transparency in business operations. Starting the day with a cup of BLK & Bold does more than a simple caffeine jolt. From independent farmers to underprivileged youths, BLK & Bold also fills people's cups with pu...
businesses and farmers by raising import duties by more than 20%, leading to a loss of confidence in Wall Street and the fail of many overseas banks. It was widely considered a signal of U.S isolationism. [Pictured: Sen. Smoot and Rep. Hawley on the steps of the Capitol on Dec. 7,...