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Borrowing from the Past? Grain Mixes for Climate Resilience
New research is revealing how an old practice – planting grain mixes in the same field, as a polyculture – can enhance climate resilience.
Running out of Vets?
Farm country is running out of vets, according to a new report. The same publication also offers suggestions on how to reverse the trend.
Guide to Small-Scale Poultry Processing
ATTRA’s guide to small-scale poultry processing regulations offers valuable information for anyone considering a meat poultry enterprise.
President’s Note – Blueberries
The Kerr Center is planting a large number of highbush and rabbiteye blueberry varieties to evaluate for eastern Oklahoma.
Forest for the Trees? Scientists Advise End to Burning Wood for Electricity
Hundreds of scientists recently published a letter urging world leaders to move away from using wood for both heat and electricity.
President’s Note: Cover Crop Timing
Timing in planting a fall cover crop is critical for both coverage over the winter and biomass production the following spring.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Project: Signup Deadline Dec. 15
December 15 is the signup deadline for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program, to address concerns related to the poultry industry.
Insects Declining – But Damaging More Plants than Ever
Insects have been declining rapidly – but insect pests are still damaging more crops than ever, says newly published research.
Presidents Note: Avoiding Parasite Resistance
Through grazing management and limiting the use of de-wormers, we hope we can control parasite loads and decrease parasite resistance.