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June in the garden

June in the garden

June is a time to stay off the soil, care for tools and compost, plant fruit trees, and experiment with herbs and sprouts indoors. Prepare your garden and your plans for the seasons ahead.

Down to the Ground
Keep cow magnesium levels up

Keep cow magnesium levels up

Low magnesium levels in cows can cause grass staggers, reduced milk production, and sudden death. Learn how to test and manage magnesium before calving to avoid costly losses.

Cattle
Sheep yard design

Sheep yard design

A tried and true design for sheep yards built by Bruce Binnie.

Sheep
Ride on mowers

Ride on mowers

One piece of equipment that can help make the task of managing grass a pleasure is the ride-on mower or lawn tractor.

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