People own land for many reasons, from farming as a hobby to ranching or timber production as a business. Whatever the reason, economics is always part of the picture. Learn about the financial aspects of ...
Excessive summer irrigation of oak and madrone trees may promote fungal diseases such as the oak root fungus (aka armillaria root disease) and crown rot.
Mature cattle grazing in pastures with rapidly growing grass are sometimes afflicted with a disease called grass tetany. The cause is a lack of magnesium in the grass. Here's what to look for and how to treat it.
Retaining walls are popular features in commercial and home landscaping projects. They can be self-installed, making them very cost efficient. The following is a do-it-yourself guide to installing a retaining wall using a designed block system.
Poisonous plants in pastures and hay pose a hazard to livestock. Learn how to identify toxic plants and what steps you can take to prevent livestock from consuming them.
There are many causes of fetal loss in sheep and goats — infectious diseases, genetics, stress, weather anomalies and nutritional mishaps. Here's a look at the most common causes and how to prevent them.
Q: I have a small grove of Madrones behind my house. I have put a couple of annual beds under them but nothing seems to grow under them. I have looked all over the net to no avail on this issue. I did amend the ...