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How to Make Compost Tea

It's warm, frothy and chocolate brown. You wouldn't want to drink it, but for your... (more)

Brian Barth
July 31, 2015
Now’s the Time to Think About Your Fall Garden

Growing a cold-weather garden to maturity means getting started in mid- to late-summer.

Brian Barth
July 30, 2015
How to Build a Farm Pond

A pond can help with water for livestock, fire protection, erosion control, aquaculture and more.

Brian Barth
July 24, 2015
How to Build a Drip Irrigation System

Back before there were smartphones, there was smart irrigation.

Brian Barth
July 16, 2015
How to Grow Your Own Tomatoes Part 4: Disease Prevention

Tomato TLC - ten tips for keeping disease at bay.

Brian Barth
July 14, 2015
Phosphorus: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Midwest farmers and university scientists work together to reduce the agricultural runoff polluting our lakes.

Brian Barth
July 6, 2015
Irrigation 101

How to choose the right water source for your farm or garden

Brian Barth
July 2, 2015
Varmints Getting Your Crops? Three Humane Ways to Keep ‘Em Out

Rather than reach for poisonous baits, deadly traps, or death-inducing gases to cut the life... (more)

Brian Barth
June 26, 2015
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