Posted by Grange Co-op on 2nd Aug 2022
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Posted by Grange Co-op on 19th Jul 2022
Flies are more than a nuisance to cattle – they are a cause of disease and lost production for cattle owners. There are several species of biting flies in cattle, including stable flies, horse flies, deer flies, and horn flies. While all these species have the potential to cause disease and infection from their bites, horn flies are the
most economically damaging pest of pastured cattle. Without an effective fly control plan, producers… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 18th Jul 2022
Twin Pear Farm on the Local Social
Twin Pear Farm, located in Jacksonville, Oregon is a growing Nigerian Dwarf goat farm. Recently, Grange Co-op had the opportunity to visit the farm at milking time, go on a tour, and learn about their daily practices. The owner of ‘Twin Pear Farm’, Westi Haughey, explained that the name came from the two old pear trees located together on their property. History shows these twin pear trees are at least… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 12th Jul 2022
Every homeowner takes pride in having a green, healthy-looking yard. One way to improve your lawn’s appearance is by spreading compost on the soil. But even the most enthusiastic homeowner might not enjoy this aspect of lawn care. Traditionally, the only way to accomplish this task was to shovel compost from a trailer or wheelbarrow onto the lawn or in the garden. The wheelbarrow let them drop a pile of compost every few feet so they could spr… Read more