As the days grow shorter and the temperatures get either downright pleasant, or just a little less unbearable depending on what part of the country you're in, you're likely wondering what steps you can take in your garden. Its an odd time of year, as the harvest of ripe produce lines coincides with the approach of dormancy for many plants. That doesn't mean there's nothing to … [Read more...] about Six September Gardening Tips
Asian Longhorn Beetle Invasion
August is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, and it’s also the best time to spot the invasive Asian longhorn beetle as adults emerge from trees. That’s why the U.S. Department of Agriculture is declaring August as “Tree Check Month.” Checking trees for the beetle and the damage it causes is one way you can protect trees and help the USDA’s efforts to eliminate this beetle from … [Read more...] about Asian Longhorn Beetle Invasion
6 Ways Diatomaceous Earth Can Help Your Homestead’s Health
If you can pronounce Diatomaceous earth, kudos. If you can SPELL Diatomaceous earth, double kudos. But even if you mispronounce it like I do, (Dianysis, Diagnosis, Dionysus) that doesn’t mean you can’t use it as an effective tool on your farm or homestead. So, what is Diatomaceous earth? It looks like something Tony Montana would snort off his desk in Scarface, but it is … [Read more...] about 6 Ways Diatomaceous Earth Can Help Your Homestead’s Health
Biologists Extend Period Of Grizzly Bear Captures In The Southern Madison Mountains
As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, the U.S. Geological Survey, in conjunction with Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, is informing the public that pre-baiting and scientific capture operations will be continuing within the Gravelly and Madison Ranges of … [Read more...] about Biologists Extend Period Of Grizzly Bear Captures In The Southern Madison Mountains
NDA Welcomes Introduction of the North American Grasslands Conservation Act
The National Deer Association (NDA), joined by a coalition of the nation’s leading conservation organizations, welcomes Tuesday's introduction of the largest grasslands legislative effort in history – The North American Grasslands Conservation Act (NAGCA). The NDA has been advocating for this effort on behalf of deer and other big game species since the fall of 2020. “We’re … [Read more...] about NDA Welcomes Introduction of the North American Grasslands Conservation Act
