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Welcome to the Southern States Web Site, your source for all your agricultural and farm supply needs! Join us as we fulfill our mission to provide farmers, homeowners and dealers with quality products, services and superior growing solutions. Come read about our new and upcoming Web Site Features.

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Summer 2009 Equussource Issue Now Online

The latest issue of the Equussource magazine is now available online. Get all your favorite articles and features online! Highlights of the Summer 2009 issue include:

Happy Independence Day!

We hope yours is outstanding! To help make it that way, we've got some great tips for grilling your holiday favorites, great recipes, plus tips for safe handling of sparklers and other fireworks.

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.

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.

Southern States - Your One Stop Goat Shop!

Today the demand in the U.S. for goat meat, also known as chevon or cabrito, is so high that producers cannot keep up. Much of this demand comes from ethnic groups that have immigrated from the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Most of these groups are willing to pay higher prices for higher quality meat. Southern States is here to help you with all your meat goat as well as pet goat needs.

Featured Video: Southern States Wild Bird Feed

More and more people are discovering the joys of feeding our fine feathered friends that visit our yards and homes. Feed the birds (and not the squirrels) with Southern States Wild Bird Feed.

Southern States WIld Bird Feed

Featured Video: Water Bath Canning

Unsure what to so with that bumper crop of vegetables and fruits from the garden this summer? Southern States will guide you through preserving your fruits and vegetables by canning them to enjoy year round. Check out our water bath canning video for great ideas this season.

Water Bath Canning Video

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.

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.

Webinar Download Available: Equine Deworming / Fly Control

Join Dr. Jody Wade from Fort Dodge Animal Health and Rick Hickenbottom from Southern States on as they discuss many of the topics pertinent to horse owners during spring months. Dr. Wade discusses issues regarding Deworming Horses and Mr. Hickenbottom with discuss Fly Control for your Horses and Barn. There is a 20-minute interactive Q&A session at the end of the 40-minute presentation.

New Customer Coupons

The following coupons and rebates are available to you on a variety of quality products available at your local Southern States dealer. To download the rebate forms and coupons you will need login or register now.

  • Ivomec w/ Merial Brands

    • Save up to $80/bottle on Ivomec with Merial Brands

  • Absorbine

    • $10 off 30-day supply canister of Absorbine Myoplast
    • $2 off next purchase of ANY Absorbine product (excluding Lip Conditioner and Equine America products)
    • $2 or $5 off next purchase of Absorbine Veterinary Liniment
    • $2 or $5 off next purchase of ShowSheen Hair Polish and Detangler from Absorbine
    • $2 or $5 off next purchase of UltraShield EX Insecticide and Repellent from Absorbine

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.

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.

Featured Articles: Troublesome Ticks

April to October is the prime time for tick activity as well as the peak time for people to be venturing into the countryside for work and recreation. Ticks are most likely to be found on and around animals and birds but regularly feed on humans if the opportunity arises. Tick bites can often pass unnoticed.

Product Update: Southern States Grass Seed

We're confident that you'll have a beautiful lawn with our premium grass seed blends and mixtures. Enjoy the lowest grass seed prices in 5 years, exclusively at Southern States!

Featured Series: Vegetable Gardening

The National Gardening Association says that 7 million households plan to grow their own vegetable gardens in 2009. Is yours one of them? Since this number is a big increase over last year, chances are you're growing a vegetable garden for the first time this year, or are expanding the varieties of vegetables you're planting in your existing garden. If so, we have the knowledge and products you need to get started and be successful from planning to preserving.

 

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