Commercial Agriculture
From the field to the marketplace, Southern States is committed to providing the best products and services to farmers. Discover how our professional agricultural services and quality products can help you achieve production success. Visit our site often for the latest product, technology and industry updates.
Feature Article: Crop Irrigation Overview
Taken as a percentage of all harvested cropland in the U.S. (approximately 3.65 million acres) for 2007, 16.6 percent was irrigated. Yet water is increasingly a valuable resource and has even been referred to as the, “new oil.” For the farmer, a field without adequate water is next to useless to grow crops. Where rainfall is inadequate or too infrequent during the growing season to meet the demands of a crop, the solution is irrigation.
Feature Article: Alternatives to Using Pesticides
With the growth of the organic market, people are taking much more of an interest in what farmers use to control pests and the possible affects that the application of pesticides may have on the health of food consumers and to the environment in general. There are alternatives to using pesticides. These are generally known as sustainable agriculture or alternative agriculture.
Photo Slideshow: Club Master Winners
5 new winners photos added! Southern States is happy to present a collage of our Club Master participants. Club Master is a program in which Southern States rewards its youth customers who do well showing their livestock in local, regional, state and national competitions. A lot of hard work and dedication goes into raising livestock and it gives the owners and handlers a sense of accomplishment when their efforts are rewarded.
Feature: Livestock Specialists
Do you have a question about the health of your dairy herd? Not sure what to feed your game hens? What feeds will give your child's show steers the biggest "WOW" factor in the show ring? Come to the "People Who Know" at Southern States! Our educated livestock reps are well versed in the industry and are happy to help you design a nutrition and health program tailored to your livestock animals' needs. Contact the Livestock Specialist in your area today!
Customer Testimonial Videos: Avail / Nutrisphere-N
Want to hear what some of your fellow farmers are saying about Avail and Nutrisphere-N? Check out the testimonial videos below for some great feedback and these great products provided by Southern States and Specialty Fertilizer Products.
- Avail / Nutrisphere-N - Craig Woodlief - Wendell, NC
- Avail / Nutrisphere-N - Jamie Boatwright - Oneonta, AL
- Avail / Nutrisphere-N - Joe Knox - Statesville, NC
- Avail / Nutrisphere-N - John Merrifield - Pinehurst, GA
- Avail / Nutrisphere-N - J.P. Robertson - Auburn, KY
Check out more videos in our brand new Southern States Video Archives.
Featured Series: Organic Farming
The aim of organic farming is usually to generate products that can be, “certified organic,” under the regulations of the governing bodies of the country where the product is produced. There is a growing market for certified organic foods and products and the potential return for both the farmer and the food process producer is usually much higher than for non-organic products.
Featured Article:
Agricultural Burning, a Benefit to be Treated With Caution
Fire, although incredibly destructive, is also one of nature’s primary tools for renewal. Agricultural burning, also commonly known as prescribed burning, is a very effective land management tool.
Featured Series: Barn Safety
In the hubbub of farm activity, barn safety can slip. Equipment is not put away properly. Light bulbs aren’t replaced. Hardware works it way loose. With some forethought and effort, though, livestock, employees and visitors can be kept safe.
Webinar Download Available: Cattle Care
Join Southern States Livestock Rep, David Baber, in this webinar recording as he discusses many of the topics pertinent in the cattle industry during the spring months. Subjects that will be covered include Grass Tetany Prevention; Importance of Rebreeding Within 90 Days of Calving; and Fly Control for your Cattle and Farm. Check out our other upcoming webinars as well.
Featured Series: Farm Fencing
Don’t underestimate the value of farm fencing. An easily overlooked asset, a farm fence serves many purposes. It delineates property lines, contains livestock and enhances security. A fence may increase the farm’s aesthetic appearance, too.
Feature Article: Basic Pasture Management
There are simple, relatively inexpensive pasture management practices that you can apply to your pasture that will enable you get better performance from it. This will cut back or even eliminate the need for supplemental feeding, thus keeping your livestock healthy, well fed, and also possibly saving you money. On the opposite side of the coin, pastures that are poorly managed will produce low yields of poor quality forage and particularly worn pastures may even harbor parasites that could infest your livestock.
Feature Article: How Many Animals Will Your Pasture Support?
Pasture, like any asset must be managed to achieve optimum performance. However, before you can manage a pasture you will need to know just how many animals your pasture might support.
