Skip to content

How-To Library

  • Preventing Grass Tetany In Cattle

    Unfortunately sometimes the first sign of a grass tetany is finding dead cows in your pasture. Grass Tetany can strike quickly, leaving the animal dead within hours of the onset of symptoms, making detection and treatment that much more difficult. In the battle against grass tetany it’s best to try to prevent it rather than treat it.
    Read now
  • Nationwide: Farmland leases -- What you need to know

    The following information is provided by Nationwide®, the #1 farm and ranch insurer in the U.S.1 For generations, a handshake sealed the deal for most farmland leases. But today, long-term land productivity, growing competition, and high costs make it important...

    Read now
  • Nationwide: Keep Your Crop on Schedule

    Plan ahead to help keep your crop on schedule The following information is provided by Nationwide®, the #1 farm and ranch insurer in the U.S.1 Ensuring you have the right products and tools to raise a bountiful crop is a...

    Read now
  • Lawn-Care Essentials

    If the hot summer weather is taking a toll on your lawn, the folks at your local Southern States retailer can help. Weeds and insects are your yard's worst nightmares during the summer months, but never fear. Southern States has the products and expert advice you need to bring your lawn back to that spring-fresh appearance.
    Read now
  • How to Compost Properly

    In the winter months, it can seem as though there is very little to do in the garden. One very beneficial thing you can do as you prepare for spring is to begin composting your organic material to create a rich soil conditioner that will feed and support your garden all year long. Composting is a process that can take months, so plan ahead to ensure your compost is ready when you begin to plant.
    Read now