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Managing Raccoon Conflicts Starts With Removing Food, Securing Property

By Jason VanceRaccoons are among the most adaptable wildlife species in North America, capable of living in rural areas, cities and nearly anywhere they can find suitable shelter and food. While their familiar masked faces and ringed tails make them easy to recognize, their adaptability can also make them a source of conflict for homeowners,…

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Cover Crops, Grazing Help Build Healthier Soils

By Jason VanceMONROE CITY, Mo. – For Cary and Steve Yates cover crops have become much more than a way to protect soil between cash crops. They have become a key part of an integrated farming system that combines no-till row crops, grazing sheep and a focus on improving soil health.Cary Yates said erosion and…

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