Noxious weeds are invasive plants that require immediate attention because of their far-reaching environmental and economical impacts.
Conservation Corner Article Archive
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Composting
Compost quality is determined by the raw ingredients used, usually made up of animal manure, farm and garden waste, bedding, grasses, hay, leaves, and many plant by-products. The ideal PH is 6.5-8.0 and the moisture content should be 30%. Start process 6 months to a year before you need the soil. In the breakdown phase organic […]
Windbreaks
Windbreaks are planted to protect soil, crops, livestock, and homes or other farm buildings from high winds. Windbreaks provide many environmental benefits such as conserving energy, reducing flood damage, conserving and stabilizing soil, increasing property values, trapping winter moisture, and replenishing water tables. In winter they control snow drifting, reduce cold winter winds and protect […]
Living Snow Fences
The ultimate goal of the Living Snow Fence program is improved traffic safety, benefits to taxpayers with decreased cost of snow removal on public roads and decreased long term costs associated with slatted snow fence maintenance. The longevity of a tree-planting is one of the most valuable attributes of a living snow fence. Trees will […]
Custom Grass Seed Mixes
Hundreds of species of grasses can be found on the Eastern Plains. Many provide excellent forage, and do so year-around, whether on the ground or as hay.
Double El Conservation District has the grass seed available that is good for this region. Contact Us to submit your soil sample and receive the custom grass mix that is right for your land and needs.
6 Tips for Small Acreage Horse Farms
By understanding the delicate balance and connection between horses, grass, manure, soil, and water, landowners can implement steps to enhance the health of their horses, pastureland and water sources.
Conservation Tillage
In conservation tillage systems, farmers disturb the soil as little as possible by using special equipment, such as disk-chisels, no-till planting drills, and subsoilers. A protective cover of residue from the previous crop—a minimum 30 percent coverage—is retained as mulch on the soil surface. This residue provides a number of benefits. During the growing season, […]
