The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO--Farm http://www.joplinglobe.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:40:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_263153649.html Mike Surbrugg: Battle with chiggers still under way http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_263153649.html A friend recently walked around a yard and went to see a tree in a pasture without first spraying. He apparently stepped on a chigger nest (yes, they have nests) and the following day counted more than 100 bites on his body. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:44:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_263154358.html Southwest Center begins experiments with grape varieties http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_263154358.html A grape war of sorts has started between the University of Missouri and Missouri State University. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:41:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_263154240.html Farm briefs http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_263154240.html Because more cattle herds are breeding for fall-born calves, three bull breeding soundness examinations will be held in October. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:04:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_256180407.html AP: Urban farms grow as cities seek safe, cheap food http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_256180407.html Community gardening organizers and experts nationwide say growers are bringing agriculture into cities and suburbs in new ways as people worry about the environment, rising food costs and food safety. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:02:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_256180209.html Black walnut buying season opens Oct. 1 http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_256180209.html When Brian Hammons talks, the black walnut industry listens. Hammons is the third generation of his family to head Hammons Products Co., which has always been based at Stockton. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_256175950.html Mike Surbrugg: Expert on lookout for Soybean Rust http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_256175950.html Concerns from growers mounted in the aftermath of hurricanes that can carry rust spores from the south to this area. It can be stopped with a timely fungicide treatment. Fri, 09 May 2008 10:23:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_130102542.html Farm: In Brief: 05/11/08 http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_130102542.html Fri, 09 May 2008 10:22:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_130102234.html Mike Surbrugg: Area centers field variety of questions http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_130102234.html Happy Mother’s Day for this and every day of the year.Questions answered at county extension centers: Mon, 05 May 2008 12:38:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_126123916.html Students, schools earn FFA honors http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_126123916.html CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — Brad McWilliams, of the Carl Junction FFA Chapter, was named State Star Farmer at the 80th annual FFA Convention held April 17-18 at Columbia. He is the son of Elmer and Brenda McWilliams. His FFA advisers are Kelli Nolting and Travis Wait. Mon, 05 May 2008 12:36:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_126123802.html Farm: In brief 05/05/08 http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_126123802.html Mon, 05 May 2008 12:34:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_126123558.html Mike Surbrugg: Always start small with first garden http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_126123558.html Jacob Weber says he is getting more calls this spring from people asking what they need to do to grow a garden.Weber is Kansas State University’s Extension horticulturist in Southeast Kansas. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:27:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_116142827.html Man learns ropes of tree planting over 50 years http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_116142827.html CARTHAGE, Mo. — For about 50 years, Carl Bridges has grown thousands of trees on 20 acres west of Carthage. Most of his effort has gone into Christmas trees. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:25:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_116142653.html Farm: In Brief 04/27/08 http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_116142653.html Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:24:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_116142508.html Mike Surbrugg: Thick stand of grass best weed control http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_116142508.html April showers may bring spring flowers, but it’s a sure bet they also bring a lot of weeds to lawns.Horticulturists continue to preach the best weed control is a thick stand of grass. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_111104557.html Mike Surbrugg: Corn gluten meal can help homeowners’ lawns http://www.joplinglobe.com/farm/local_story_111104557.html Corn gluten meal can help homeowners’ lawnsPutting on 20 pounds over 1,000 square feet adds four pounds of nitrogen to the lawn. There could still be time this spring for it to control crab grass as well as other weeds.