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Nationwide: Keep Your Crop on Schedule
Plan ahead to help keep your crop on schedule The following information is provided by Nationwide®, an insurance and financial services company. Ensuring you have the right products and tools to raise a bountiful crop is a year-round effort. Success...
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Nationwide: Elide fire extinguishing ball adds new layer of fire safety, mitigation
The following information is provided by Nationwide®, an insurance and financial services company. Fire poses a universal risk to farms and ranches around the country. The Elide Fire Extinguishing Ball from Elide Fire USA can help you mitigate that risk....
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Nationwide: Let’s talk about land - Farmland ownership
Let’s talk about land. Because the future of your farmland matters most. The following information is provided by Nationwide®, an insurance and financial services company. The farmland market is red-hot. Though such a bullish marketplace is a boon for...
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Nationwide: Prevent hay bale fires with year-round vigilance and action
The following information is provided by Nationwide®, an insurance and financial services company. Hundreds of barn fires happen every year in the U.S. And in many of them, hay bales are the fuel source for what’s almost always a major...
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Nationwide: Attract farmworkers with retirement savings plans
Labor is a huge component of many farms and businesses in the ag supply chain today. In many communities, it may be challenging to attract and retain talented employees. Offering a retirement savings option may be just the solution to help your operation stand out.

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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.
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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.
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Gear Up for Spring Gardening
Preparation is key for a great growing season, which means thinking about organizing your garden, starting your seeds, and setting your soil up for success.
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Winter Pet Care
When winter chills strike we can put on a sweater, crank up the heating, or put another log on the fire. Your pets grow a winter coat but it is not always enough.
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Winter Pest Control
During the winter, you and your animals are not the only ones seeking warmth! Like most of us, when itâ€™s cold, many pests will relentlessly attempt to find their way indoors. Here are a few tried and true preventive measures to keep your home safe from pesky intruders.
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Winterizing Your Chicken Coop
Winterizing your chicken coop can protect your flock from cold weather hazards such as frostbite and hypothermia. With attention to a few details, your hens will be happy and continue laying eggs throughout the cold months.
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Winterizing Landscape Shrubs
Harsh winter weather can be hard on the valuable shrubs in your landscape. A few preparations in the fall will get them ready for the long winter months ahead. Preventing desiccation, protecting the roots from temperature fluctuations, using caution while pruning and keeping an eye out for damage or pests can keep your plants healthy until spring.
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