Hay is not simply mown grass. There is a real science to hay especially if you are using it as feed for milk or beef production. Protein content, fiber content, energy value among others are factors that are measured and proportioned so the animals get exactly the nutrition they require for health and productivity. These quality . . . → Read More: HAY!
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Netafim has just been recognized by a stamp, which was issued by Israeli postal service for the Shanghai International Expo 2010. This stamp is part of a set of stamps commemorating Israeli innovations that have changed the world. Netafim won in the Agricultural category, and was commended for its worldwide success in the realm of efficient . . . → Read More: Around Awhile Netafim has been the leader in sustainability before it was cool. Using drip irrigation to conserve precious water resources was a necessity in the desserts of Israel where Netafim was born. This wasn’t called sustainability is was survival. The first farmers to grow crops using drip irrigation quickly learned that drip irrigation does not save water . . . → Read More: Stay in Control Many years ago when I was working in the greenhouse business we used to marvel at the level of technology coming out of greenhouse powerhouses such as Holland and Denmark. Sophisticated environmental and production systems and the computing power to control them. We would often joke that California didn’t need such systems because being outside in . . . → Read More: Growing Environment According to Wikipedia agronomy is the science and technology of using plants for food, fuel, feed, and fiber. Agronomy is the application of a combination of sciences like biology, chemistry, ecology, earth science, and genetics. Agronomists are the ultimate generalists in the field of plant and soil science. As with medical doctors the generalists in plant . . . → Read More: Agronomy to the Rescue Plants are amazingly adaptive and resilient. Some of you are having a hard time believing this, after giving your spring plantings your best care and still watching some of your purchases die. I will admit young plants can be a fragile bunch especially after being moved from the safe confines of a nursery to the harsh . . . → Read More: Tighten it up Your town, local water district or water supplier may be giving away free money. Many water authorities have rebate programs for landscape water conservation efforts. Some of these rebates cover the replacement of high water use plants such as grass, with more water conservative plants. Others offer rebates to upgrade your irrigation system or timers. Many . . . → Read More: Free Money In the 1980’s I lived in New York City. I worked for a small company in the South Bronx that grew and distributed fresh herbs to restaurants in the city. I lived on the upper west side and everyday would take the #2 train to the 3rd Avenue station, transfer to the 3rd Avenue bus for . . . → Read More: Awareness Holds the Key in Conservation |
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