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Egg-Bound Chicken: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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If you have a hen that’s stopped laying and you suspect a bound egg to be the problem, here’s how you can nurse your chicken back to health.

Blackberries And Raspberries: Popular And Easy To Grow

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening |
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Looking for an easy-to-grow plant with income potential for your hobby farm? Blackberries and raspberries fit the bill and are a "berry" good idea.

Brambles: Spring Care Tips for Raspberries & Blackberries

Crops & Gardening
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Support Raspberries & Blackberries While They Break Dormancy

Farm Tractors: Why Some Use Dual Wheels

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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There’s no one-size-fits-all choice when it comes to dual wheels on farm tractors.

Different Weeds Call for Different Solutions. Trimec® Has You Covered.

Crops & Gardening | Sponsored |
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Every lawn is different, but every lawn faces some weed pressure. No worries: there’s a solution in the Trimec® line-up of lawn herbicides. It starts with the original, “the patriarch” of the Trimec Family: Trimec Lawn Weed Killer. A favorite for homeowners and professionals alike, original Trimec controls more than 200 listed broadleaf weeds, including […]

What to Do With Old Hay: 4 Smart Uses

Animals | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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What to do with old hay is a common question, since it’s rare to find a farm that doesn’t occasionally have spoiled or leftover farm hay to dispose of. If you’re wondering what to do with old hay that’s no longer suitable for feed, there are several practical ways to put it to work around […]

Can Garlic Survive Winter? Yes—And Why

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Can garlic survive winter? Each fall, gardeners across the country take on one final, important task—planting garlic before cold weather sets in. While most garden beds are being cleared and put to rest, garlic is one of the few crops intentionally planted just ahead of winter. Timing varies by climate, but in most regions, garlic […]

Growing Garlic: Easy Tips for Planting, Caring and Harvesting

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Love garlic? Who doesn't?! This flavorful crop is easy and satisfying to grow, so you should clear a bit of space to grow some garlic of your own. Here's how.

Garlic Salt Recipe: Easy Roasted Garlic Salt at Home

Farm & Garden | Food | Recipes |
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Don't spend big bucks on gourmet grocery seasonings when you can make your own roasted garlic salt using this simple recipe!

Cold Weather Vegetables: Why Cold Makes Some Crops Sweet

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Cold weather vegetables and other late-season crops are known to see a marked taste improvement after a light frost or two. For the best-tasting apples, leafy greens, and root crops, a dousing of cold weather can be just the ticket. This is true not only for fall harvests, but also for early spring crops that […]

Porch Swing: How to Build a Farmhouse Classic

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Projects |
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The farmhouse porch swing is iconic for a reason—it's great place to settle in for family fun and easy conversation when the weather's right!

Fuel Efficiency: 10 Ways to Improve Farm Vehicle Economy

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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By using a combination of these 10 tips, you can meaningfully improve fuel economy and reap the benefits.

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