Aerator systems promote additional insertion of air into the flow and can reduce the risk of cavitation and consequent damage to hydraulic structures. This work analyzes the hydrodynamic pressures on ...

Dandelion flowers attract pollinators, their long tap roots aerate compact soil, and the plants are entirely edible; they taste like a slightly more bitter version of spinach or kale.

Dairy carabaos head back to their pen from a nearby pasture in Barangay Tawagan Norte, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur on Thursday morning (12 June 2025). MindaNews photo by H. MARCOS C. MORDENO ...

Forage pests, the status of the forage crop, and pasture management were topics of discussion on the May 28 University of Minnesota Extension Strategic Farming: Field Notes program.

New York is the nation’s fifth-largest milk producer, with around 3,000 individual dairy farms and more than 600,000 dairy cows. All of those cows reside on farmland outside New York City, which ...

During the last three years, mortgage rates have been on the rise. In early 2022, the average 30-year fixed rate was 4.72% and the 15-year fixed rate was 3.91%. Rates reached a recent peak in late ...

Lawn aeration is an important maintenance task. When done properly, it can reduce soil compaction. This allows more moisture to reach the roots of the grass, ensures better air circulation, and makes ...

Jumping worms wiggle madly, even “jumping” out of your hand. They look like other worms, but the collar, called the Clitellum, is close to the head, white, and not raised above the rest of the ...

There’s a bit of an art to composting, and it can be a daunting pastime to start. Luckily, Andrea Coleman, aka the “Compost Queen”, knows a thing or two ...

Plans call for ecological preservation at Bush’s Pasture Park. The 90.5-acre city park is popular with walkers, joggers and picnickers. It’s the site of events including the Salem Art Fair ...