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Get the latest on farm family issues, including education, health, and safety. This section also features farm humor columnists and information for women involved in agriculture and farming.

Managing deer with slash walls

Try this approach to prevent deer from eating your tree seedlings. Use wood with little value to surround the area with a “slash wall”.
man standing by slashwall in snow
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Women in Agriculture

Beef business grows with the neighborhood

By Women in Agriculture
In an area of North Carolina that grows houses, one family is growing their beef business so they can keep farming.
freezer beef
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Successful Farming TV Show

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

By Successful Farming TV Show
The hottest piece of machinery today are track tractors. Dave travels to an auction to check out prices on a pair of John Deere 9620 RX tractors.
Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction
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Top Shops

3 can-do farm shops

By Top Shops
Innovative structural changes and additions improve working conditions on 3 Midwestern farms.
Exterior of the Baker's farm shop
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Snow mold

When the snow melts, you might find a surprise in your grass. Fungi may have been growing undetected in the turf, leaving unsightly patches.
snow mold on grass
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Drip tape in the hoop house

High tunnels extend the growing season and protect plants, but watering can be an issue. Use a drip tape and get water right to the roots.
drip irrigation in hoop house
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Birding tips

Most of us have seen a strange bird in the yard. Close observation of bird behaviors and characteristics can help you pinpoint the species.
bird sitting on wood surrounded by birdseed
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Tip of the Day

Disposable concrete form saves time

Steel siding concrete forms To hold the center fill gravel in place before the foundation was poured for my new grain bin base, I needed a disposable concrete form.... read more

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