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Articles

With tariffs all the talk, new policy could hurt farmers

2 weeks ago | nondoc.com | James Davenport |Samantha Johnson |Tres Savage

President Donald Trump announced his “Liberation Day” slate of new tariffs Wednesday, following prior 25 percent tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico, plus retaliatory tariffs from China and the European Union. The new policies frightened economists, triggered a stock market plunge and caused some Senate Republicans to break rank. Tariffs have been in the U.S. since 1789, so why are they causing such an uproar now? To answer that question, we need to start by explaining tariffs.
Easy Tips to Keep Your Barn Aisle Safe and Tidy

2 months ago | acreagelife.com | Samantha Johnson

Let’s face it: keeping the tack room clean is kind of fun (who doesn’t love sorting through gear and equipment?), and it’s easy to get into the daily habit of stall cleaning because it’s such a necessary part of horse care. By comparison, it can be easy to overlook the barn aisle, but it’s equally important to keep your stable aisle tidy; not just for the aesthetics — though that’s important — but also for safety.
Track 7 by Olie Beckett

Dec 6, 2024 | medium.com | Samantha Johnson

If you haven’t listened to this track yet you are missing out! Olie brings such a fun beat to all his music that you can’t help but sing along.
How to Humanely Deter Pigeons from Your Farm

Jun 12, 2024 | acreagelife.com | Samantha Johnson

Did you know that pigeons—also known as rock doves—are the world’s oldest domesticated bird? They have attractive color patterns and sometimes iridescent green or purple neck bands. They form social flocks and seem to possess a curiosity about the world similar to a chicken’s. It’s no wonder that people enjoy watching pigeons, feeding them, raising them, and even racing them. But pigeons aren’t quite so interesting when they invade your farm.
8 Plants You Should Never Grow Next to Your Peppers

Jun 8, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Samantha Johnson

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7 Plants That Repel Flies From Your Garden

Jun 6, 2024 | yahoo.com | Samantha Johnson

Samantha JohnsonJune 6, 2024 at 3:40 PM·5 min readKeep pests at bay with these fragrant plants that naturally deter flies. HannamariaH / Getty ImagesIt never fails—just as the long days of summer sun arrive, so do the bugs. Annoying flying insects like mosquitoes, gnats, horseflies, fruit flies, or house flies can easily spoil a nice day in the garden or on the patio. There are a lot of products for discouraging flies, but what about more natural ways?
Farm life Requires Flexibility

May 17, 2024 | acreagelife.com | Samantha Johnson

Last week, I took an online quiz that promised to give me a list of my top strengths and biggest weaknesses. Even though I had a lot of other things to do that day, taking the test immediately shot to the top of my priority list. I had to know. I had to know now.
4 Tips for a Healthy Harvest

Apr 29, 2024 | acreagelife.com | Samantha Johnson

Blueberries are a spectacular combination of taste, texture, and color—in short, the perfect summer treat. Blueberries are packed with vitamins and health-helpful antioxidants, plus they have the ability to spice up your morning waffles. Who wouldn’t want to be able to pick plump, flavorful blueberries right from their own garden? Let’s get started. 1. Check your Soil AcidityWhen you garden on a small scale, it’s easy to brush away advice that seems overly technical.
In Praise of Rural Mailboxes

Mar 29, 2024 | acreagelife.com | Samantha Johnson

There’s an important intersection where long, winding rural driveways meet country roads, and this, my friends, is where we place our mailboxes. A mailbox is like a handy rural portal; a receptacle for all things good and glorious. It might bring you seed catalogs and Christmas cards. It might hold a stack of your favorite magazines.
Tips for Bird Feeder Harmony

Mar 27, 2024 | acreagelife.com | Samantha Johnson

We all know that mammals and bird feeders don’t mix. Squirrels wreak havoc, of course, but mice, raccoons, rats, chipmunks, possums, and even bears can cause trouble too. They make messes, consume the seed and suet you intended for the birds, and, perhaps worst of all, scare away the birds you were trying to attract in the first place.