Mechanical injury to trees can cause irreversible damage

By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – On a hot summer day, spending the afternoon bathed in the shade of a tree is a great escape from the heat. While homeowners do their best to make the landscape an inviting space, some of the needed equipment to do so could put those trees in jeopardy. David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension consumer horticulturist, said trees are an important aspect of any landscape. “Trees add a lot…

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Beef cattle experts outline ‘pillars’ for sustainable ranches

Environmental considerations important, but so are social, economic matters MANHATTAN, Kan. — In agriculture, the word sustainability is often associated with environmental topics, but a senior official with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said it also has economic and social ties. “The three pillars of sustainability are economic, environmental and social, and there are ways that cattle ranchers can impact each of these on a local level,” said Myriah Johnson, NCBA’s senior director…

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