Urinary Calculi in Male Goats and Sheep (FS-2021-0581)
… Moyle FS-2021-0581 | October 2022 Urinary Calculi in Male Goats and Sheep Figure 1. Goats are a great option … Figure 2. Smaller breeds of sheep may be easier for youth to handle. Photo by Maegan Perdue Many small farmers raise … urolithiasis is considered primarily a nutritional disease” (Aiello et al., 2016). Diets that are high in …
Invasives in Your Woodland: Japanese Hop
… Kling From Spring 2024 issue of Branching Out . Subscribe to Branching Out here . Read more Invasives in Your … root system has a chance to become established. Be sure to remove as much of the plant’s taproot as possible. Repeated … from cut stems, so repeated attention is also required when using this method. Be sure to mow early in the growing …
Transitioning from Fall to Winter
… By Andrew Kling As the famous pallet of fall colors begin to fade, Maryland's forests undergo an important … of the wildlife still active beneath the canopy. And when snow falls, woodlands take on a new ambiance. The quiet … how to identify them, and consider joining the efforts to remove them in your local community, county, or state public …
Custom Work Charges in Maryland and Delaware (FS-683)
… labor, small acreage or other reasons require farmers to hire custom service for field operations. Custom work … rates with competitors. Farmers use custom rates as a guide for machinery, budgeting and financial planning. … in determining an acceptable rate for a particular job when other information is unavailable. The charges can also …
Energy 101: Wood
… to make pellets. Wood Chips : Chipped wood, typically used on a commercial or industrial scale. Technologies Wood Stoves … due to various non-stove-related factors. These include climate zones (e.g., California vs. Michigan), insulation … you home or farm. Carbon & Climate Carbon & Climate The impact of energy on greenhouse gas emissions. Conventional …
Bulbs
… UME Updated: March 6, 2023 Bulb is a term loosely used to include corms, tubers, tuberous roots, and rhizomes as … Don’t neglect your bulbs after they bloom. Mulching Remove mulch as soon as the danger of severe freezing has … flower to face toward the front of the bed. Deadheading When flowers fade, cut them off to prevent seed formation. …
Collecting & Sowing Native Plant Seed
… (called “ecotypes”) and for sourcing species difficult to find commercially. Successful seed collection and … seeds require different processing than dry seeds, to remove the fruit flesh through fermentation, physical … that sell native seed mixes or individual species. When purchasing native seed, it is important to understand …
Old House Borer
… borer is a longhorned beetle. The adult beetle is 5/8 to 1 1/4 inches in size. It has a slightly flattened black or … infestation is active. Especially in spring and summer when wood moisture is high, rasping or clicking sounds made … is widespread, hard to access, or it is not possible to remove and replace the wood. Some pest control companies will …
Sunburn Damage on Flowers
… on hosta Updated: March 7, 2023 Symptoms Leaf scorch due to direct sunlight during the growing season is often caused by a sudden change in exposure caused by tree removal or … tips. Also, some plants grow best in partial sun or shade. When shade-loving plants, such as hosta or impatiens, are …
Powderpost Beetles
… are examples of places infestations occur. In addition to hardwoods, bamboo is susceptible because of its high … infestation is active. Especially in spring and summer when wood moisture is high, rasping or clicking sounds made … is wide-spread, hard to access, or it is not possible to remove and replace the wood consult with a licensed pest …