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August 2011

Putting soil or compost into flowerpot by shovel. (Adobe Stock-#345372698 │ encierro)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Potting materials make a difference when growing plants in containers

Not all potting mixes are the same. Here's how ingredients, particle size and starter fertilizer can affect plant performance in containers. Read More

Grain Report Mobile App (Credit: Matthew Elliott, SDSU Extension)
Crops, Tools and Tech

Grain report mobile app

Producers in many parts of the state continue to irrigate and hope for rain while producers in other parts of the Texas have faced challenges related to excessive moisture. But overall, most areas of the state have received some relief from rain over the past 90 days. (Hannah Harrison -Texas A&M AgriLife)
Drought, Regional Roundup, Southern Region, Texas, Weather

Texas growing conditions split by rain: improved moisture, lingering drought

Scott: What and where will we cut today?

  • August 29, 2011
  • By all-aboard-editor

Emma: The Last of the Summer Days

  • August 27, 2011
  • By emma-misener

Tell us what you think

  • August 27, 2011
  • By all-aboard-editor

Emma: Christoph’s Trimming and Montana Guests

  • August 27, 2011
  • By emma-misener

Jada: Wheat or Canola…. What shall we cut today?!

  • August 26, 2011
  • By jada-bulgin

Emma: Family Time and Family Heirlooms

  • August 25, 2011
  • By emma-misener

Jada: Leon the repairmen

  • August 24, 2011
  • By jada-bulgin

Emma: Brad’s Out for a Visit

  • August 24, 2011
  • By emma-misener
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