Tag: spring
Field tile management: Tips for scouting and repairing field drainage
Before the planter hits the soil, it’s time to scout your fields. Learn how to maintain drainage tile, clear outlets and prevent costly blowouts this spring.
Spring pasture management: Why early turnout can cost you big
Don’t let the March green-up fool you. Rushing livestock onto wet pastures can cause season-long damage. Learn how to prep your herd and your land for a healthy turnout.
The sky dance: Witnessing the American woodcock’s spring ritual
The American Woodcock—affectionately known by nicknames like the "timberdoodle" or "bogsucker"—kicks off its annual sky dance, a breathtaking aerial display performed under the cover of twilight. This isn't just a bird flight; it’s a full-scale production, according to natural colunist Tami Gingrich
Spring ephemerals, part 2: Where are they?
Tami Gingrich continues her review of spring ephemerals in the process of making an appearance as spring begins in northeast Ohio.
An ephemeral emergence: Part 1
What better way to usher in the spring than with a breathtaking display of wildflowers? Tami Gingrich provides a rundown of her favorite ephemerals.
Spring brings excitement of new life to the Northern Plains
Eliza Blue is feeling excited as spring begins to reach her South Dakota ranch.
Feeling nostalgic in a season of change
Eliza Blue thinks back to the spring before she had her first child, recalling how quickly her lambs grew and her anticipation for the arrival of her son.
March: The month of mud and wisdom
March is the “between” month, struggling to find its own individuality, but it can be a good time to prepare for the busy season ahead.
Signs of spring: Reptiles awakening
There are many traditional signs that spring is here. For columnist Tami Gingrich, there is nothing like spotting that first turtle on a log, basking in the sunshine.
There’s something stirring — and I think it might be spring
Sitting in the sun with my daughter, I’m certain my body knows things my mind doesn’t yet, writes Eliza Blue.
