Weather Woes My last update talked about the weather, and unfortunately, I must bring it up again. Parts of my territory have experienced devastating flooding, and others have been struck by other forms of severe weather. While the light at the end of the tunnel may not seem visible, eventually we’ll dry out, recover, and
It’s National Lawn Care Month
During April, the National Association of Landscape Professionals kicked off National Lawn Care Month. In the age of ever-expanding technology, it seems we as Americans value a well-manicured lawn more than a remodeled kitchen or other household upgrades. Surveys tell us that an astounding 77% of respondents report relaxing in their yards at least once
Update From The Field – Jim Grilliot
Not An Ordinary Spring Rush In the agriculture industry, the spring months generally bring about more items on a To Do List than hours in the day. Due to the extreme winter, and the repercussions of said extreme winter, retailers and growers alike, have found that their list of duties has grown to epic
Update From The Field – Joe Sisco
#Plant2019 The long winter is now in the history books as alfalfa and winter wheat break their dormancy. The Top-dress applications of Nitrogen & Sulfur blends have begun on winter wheat acres across CO, Western NE, and KS before April showers. Phosphate & Potassium applications on established alfalfa are underway as hay producers follow nutrient
Free Private Water Well Testing Available to Homeowners Affected by Flooding
Ensuring safe drinking water and well water for residents of Nebraska and surrounding states. To support our neighbors recovering from the Midwest floods, Midwest Labs, Papio-Missouri River, NRD, Lower Platte South NRD, in cooperation with the Douglas County Health Department and Sarpy/Cass Health Department will offer a limited number of well water quality tests to
Update From The Field – Jim Fasching
Winter, Winters, Winter! Many of us have experienced a challenging winter. Travel difficulties, vortexes and a lot of snow have been topics of conversation at the conferences and trade shows. Dealers and consultants at the conferences are also referencing problems with taking soil samples last fall. And, are looking at spring soil sampling to bring
How is processed cheese made?
Processed Cheese – What steps are involved in the process?
Update From The Field – Kayla Simms
__ FROM THE HOME FRONT As snow hits the ground and continues to fall, things are just heating up at Midwest Laboratories. In my role within Sales and Client Relations, it’s important to meet all of our clients to learn what’s changing in your industry. How can Midwest Laboratories help to drive smarter decisions for
Affordable Soil Testing for Lawn and Garden
I came across this article…NPK Soil Test Kits – Soil Forum and could not believe the dialogue on the forum. $80.000 – $100.00 for a soil pH test | That is incredibly high for one test. At Midwest Laboratories the price is $6.00 for a soil pH The Lawn and Garden Test offered at Midwest
Update from the Field – TaylorAnn Washburn
Weather Woes Missouri and the southeast U.S. have seen their fair share too much precipitation since Christmas. Whether it’s ice, snow, or rain, Mother Nature has been relentless and made field work nearly impossible; the harvest is delayed in some areas, and many acres are still waiting to be sampled. Some areas have had short
