Danger in the Grass
guidelines to use to properly manage pasture for your horses and keep them safe from colic and laminitis
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Controlling Moles, Voles and Shrews in the Lawn
Moles, voles and shrews can wreak havoc on lawns causing damage to the root system of your grass and ruining the look of your lawn. Their tunneling may cause destruction to your flowers, vegetables and shrubbery. Once they have arrived, what do you do? The experts at Southern States can show you how to identify which burrowing creatures have invaded your yard and how to get rid of them.Read now -
Children's Safety In The Garden
Whether flowers, vegetables or fruit, a bountiful garden is a thing of beauty and the result of much hard work. Don't let it become a dangerous place for your children. Take a few minutes and check your garden for these hazards that could cause accidents.Read now -
Prevent youth tragedies by prioritizing farm and ranch UTV/ATV safety
Read nowThe following information is provided by Nationwide®, the #1 farm and ranch insurer in the U.S.* As many parents in rural America know, children and teens see all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs) as ways to get more...
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Three pillars of ATV/UTV safety for large farms, agribusinesses
Read nowThe following information is provided by Nationwide®, the #1 farm and ranch insurer in the U.S.* All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) are ideal for a variety of common jobs on large farms and agribusinesses like scouting fields...
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UTV and ATV safety with Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Read nowThe following information is provided by Nationwide®, the #1 farm and ranch insurer in the U.S.* For Dale Earnhardt Jr., safety on the road, track or trail is a big deal. So he was eager to team up with the number-one...
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Why Nationwide® is championing ATV/UTV rider safety
Read nowThe following information is provided by Nationwide®, an insurance and financial services company. In the last three years, the powersports market — including ATVs and UTVs — has seen dramatic growth and it’s only expected to increase. Specialty Equipment Market...
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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 -
Livestock Insect & Pest Control Resources
Controlling livestock pests means greater profits from your animals. Here are some suggestions & resources for cattle and poultry to combat flies, mites, worms & more.Read now -
Nationwide: Severe weather, a growing fact of life for agriculture
Read nowThe following information is provided by Nationwide®, an insurance and financial services company. Almost 40 tornadoes hit the Midwest and Southeast in one day in December 2015, the largest such outbreak in observed U.S. weather history. A derecho with hurricane-strength...
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Nationwide: Farmland leases -- What you need to know
Read nowThe following information is provided by Nationwide®, an insurance and financial services company. 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 to sign a...
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Nationwide: 3 Life Insurance Options to Secure Your Farm
Read nowThe following information is provided by Nationwide®, an insurance and financial services company. Life insurance can protect your family and your business in more ways than you might think. If you’re a beginning farmer, it can provide your family with...