Much has been said and written about the potential shortages of glyphosate and glufosinate that are expected in 2022. And because of that fact, I’m not going to try to add too much more to this discussion. After talking about this with growers and retailers around the state and after my (admittedly abbreviated) winter meeting season, I’m also not sure who will have a shortage of these herbicides in 2022 and ...
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Healthy plants don't happen by accident. To grow strong and healthy, plants need sun and water as well as soil that has sufficient nutrients. Wood Ash Wood ash has a high alkaline content, which makes it great for neutralizing acidic soil. Before you add any ash to your garden, make sure it is completely cool to the touch. Bananas Chop up banana peels, then bury them in soil when you plant tomatoes, rosebushes, or green ...
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Forests play a critical part to keep our environment healthy. But our forests need us more than ever – more than 1 million acres of National Forests are in need of reforestation. To bring awareness to this incredible need and the NFF’s 50 Million for our Forests campaign, we are excited to share 30 facts about reforestation. Tree planting improves wildlife habitat connectivity and supports biodiversity. Trees remove harmful pollutants ...
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