Elderberry – An Alternative Crop for the Back Forty

Elderberry – An Alternative Crop for the Back Forty

The American elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis) is a multi-stemmed bush that produces edible berries and flowers.  Little research has been conducted on this crop despite its growing popularity as a preventative treatment for the common cold and for its...
Spring is a Good Time to Scout Pastures for Toxic Weeds

Spring is a Good Time to Scout Pastures for Toxic Weeds

Spring is a good time to walk your pastures to scout for toxic weeds. Summer pastures are just greening up, but are still short, and warm season weeds are just beginning to pop up out of the ground.  In almost every case, it is much easier to kill small weeds as young...