Acreage Living Newsletter
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Protecting Water from Freezing |
One of the challenges of surviving an Iowa winter is keeping the water you use from freezing. Let's look at some advice regarding winter protection for water pipes, tanks, and dishes. |
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Mulching Strawberries |
While it may seem a little odd to be dreaming of fresh strawberries on a cloudy, cool November day in Iowa, those delicious thoughts are an excellent incentive. To insure a bountiful crop next year, home gardeners need to mulch their strawberry plantings in the fall. |
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Remember Who Owns the Corn Stalks in Iowa |
Corn stalks hold value in Iowa, not only as bedding and food for livestock throughout the winter months, but also as a fuel source for renewable energy companies producing biofuels. In rental agreements, it is important to specify who holds ownership of the corn stalks in any lease agreement. |
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Fall Leaves - Put Them to Work in your Landscape with Bag Composting |
Our tree leaves are coming down, but don’t throw them away - put them to work for you. We’ve talked about creating a traditional compost pile in the past, but if you only have a small amount of yard waste consider bag composting. |
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Growing, Harvest and Storing Popcorn |
Popcorn is currently one of America's favorite snack foods. It has been cultivated for several thousand years. Have you ever wondered how to grow popcorn? |
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Late Spring Frost Having Impact on Animals this Fall |
Nuts produced by trees and shrubs in short supply after killing frost last May. Birds including bluejays, ducks and wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, fox squirrels and many other creatures rely on hard mast from trees and shrubs to build up energy reserves for long winter days or fuel their migration to warmer climates. |
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FSA Microloan Program |
The Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) microloan program was developed to serve the unique lending needs of small to mid-sized family farms. How could the program be of help to your small farm? |