Southland Organics
Expert insights on organic agriculture, soil health, poultry farming, and sustainable growing practices.
According to the Days Of The Year website, 2014 is the International **Year of Family Farming**. To highlight the importance family farms play in the world’s food production...
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Our team explains the mission and story of Southland Organics.
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This summer, while performing due diligence for our launch of [Hen Helper](https://www.southlandorganics.com/products/hen-helper "Hen Helper for Egg Production"), we came across some fascinating statistics on national egg production...
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Mass mortality is one of the most difficult realities a grower can face—and its impact goes far beyond operations. Recognizing and addressing the emotional strain is a critical step in protecting both people and farms.
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Gangrenous dermatitis is a poultry disease caused by the bacterium, Clostridium, and Staph (Staphylococcus aureus). Farmers experience a rapid onset of skin lesions and mortality spikes as reactions to Gangrenous dermatitis.
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Lighting directly influences bird stress, behavior and overall welfare. Research and real-world experience both show that smarter lighting management supports calmer, healthier flocks.
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Keeping your house safe, clean and healthy is imperative to your family's health. This is especially important during the holidays when guests come and go all season long.
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Smart organization and preparation can save valuable time, money and stress when maintenance issues arise. These real-world tips from an Arkansas grower highlight simple ways to stay ready year-round.
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Catalyst Poultry Vitamin is specially formulated with poultry-specific vitamins and minerals that maximize health and boost immunity. Just like vitamins help keep you in your best health, Catalyst helps maximize your birds’ performance.
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At the Sunbelt Ag Expo, we spoke with Chad Brubaker of Innovative Poultry Products, LLC about the company's dehydrator system.
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Electrical failures often stem from preventable issues like heat, wear and lack of inspections. These seven best practices can help protect your equipment, birds and peace of mind.
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Our seventh edition of the popular Tips and Tricks series!
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At the Sunbelt Ag Expo, we spoke with Colton Johnson of APEX Predator Mortality Disposal about the company's thermal dehydration technology designed to protect your flock, your farm and the environment.
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## Quick Answer: Humic Acid vs. Fulvic Acid at a Glance Property Humic Acid Fulvic Acid **Molecular Weight** High (10,000–100,000+ daltons) Low (1,000–10,000 daltons) **Color** Dark brown to black Golden yellow to light brown **Solubility** Alkaline solutions only (pH 7+) All pH levels (
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This Thanksgiving, we’re pausing to give thanks to the people who make this industry what it is.
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From our Southland Organics family to yours, we wish you a peaceful, restorative and joy-filled Thanksgiving.
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Your birds spend most of their lives on litter, but what’s really happening underfoot? Here's why poultry litter management is crucial for flock health, air quality and long-term performance.
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Water is one of the most powerful indicators of flock health. By tracking water consumption, you can spot early warning signs of disease, manage feed efficiency and support stronger growth from the start.
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On National Farmer’s Day, Southland Organics celebrates the farmers whose dedication and perseverance keep America growing.
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On National Farmer’s Day, we pause to recognize the farmers who keep America fed. As poultry growers, your hard work and dedication form the backbone of the industry.
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Sometimes the biggest risks on the farm are the ones we stop noticing. Let's dive into the concept of "normalization of deviance" and why focusing on details is key to your flock’s long-term success.
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Our sixth edition of the popular Tips and Tricks series!
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LVI Enterprises provides poultry litter management equipment, including windrowers, pulverizers and blowers designed to prepare houses between flocks.
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For far too long, commercial poultry farmers and other hardworking folks have been stuck in John Deere’s repair racket.
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At the Southern Farm Show, we spoke with Ashley Harris Moore of Harris-Moore Specialty Equipment about the company’s work, poultry equipment and what sets their offerings apart.
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In today’s poultry industry, producers can’t always rely on reactive solutions like antibiotics or prescriptions. Challenges come fast, and not everything has a simple fix. That’s why proactive bird health—like Hen Helper—is essential.
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By implementing the Chicken Reaper in your poultry house, you can increase efficiency, reduce physical strain and optimize daily operations.
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Poultry farmers have been increasing sustainability for decades. Sustainable practices are so ingrained in the industry that you may not even realize the significant impact you're making.
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Septic systems rely on anaerobic bacteria to break down waste efficiently, but over time, harmful factors can disrupt this natural balance. PORT, a specialized septic system additive, enhances the activity of both anaerobic and aerobic bacteria. By incorporating PORT, you improve waste decomposition
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Microbiome management is one of the most intriguing yet underexplored areas of poultry science—and it can make all the difference for your flock.
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Poultry growers John Tuck and Jason Jackson discuss the quail industry, highlighting the key differences between quail and chicken farming.
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During cleanout or catch night, it’s inevitable that litter will spill out of your poultry houses and into your parking lot. Jason Jackson, our friend and Alabama poultry farmer, shares tips on how to manage it.
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Managing total suspended solids (TSS) is crucial for maintaining optimal water quality in wastewater systems. High levels of TSS can negatively impact aquatic life, increase treatment costs, and lead to environmental fines. This blog explores effective strategies for reducing TSS, the role of aerati
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We headed over to Blount County, Alabama, to bring you expert tips for raising quail from John Tuck of Tuck Farms.
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Jason Jackson, our friend and Alabama poultry grower, speaks on four new USDA rules and how they impact growers.
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By taking advantage of tax credits, you can keep more of your hard-earned money, and by taking advantage of farm credits, you can even save money too.
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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, but prevention isn't always possible for certain diseases. In those cases, early detection is the next best thing.
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Today, we’re combining a popular topic on our blog—tips—with my favorite topic—how to take care of you, the grower. Here are five tips to beat the heat this summer.
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Body temperature. Feed conversion ratio. Weight gain. All common terms in the poultry industry. All interconnected. And all important to your bottom line.
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During the summer, we're all looking for ways to beat the heat. Here in Georgia, it’s sprinklers in the garden, popsicles for the kiddos and bug spray for everyone. But what about helping your birds beat the heat?
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The key to vibrant plant life lies in the soil. Finding the best potting soil for indoor plants, rich in organic matter and nutrient-rich components, is crucial for their health and growth.
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The three main ingredients to growing a bird are water, air and feed. This time, we're focusing on water, and specifically, cleaning water lines in poultry houses.
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When it comes to maintaining a weed-free lawn, choosing weed killers that are safe for pets is important. Natural herbicides are a great alternative to traditional weed killers. Many traditional weed killers contain ingredients that can be harmful to pets. That's why pet-friendly options are availab
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Chickens need vitamin supplements just like people do! Catalyst provides birds with poultry vitamins and minerals to boost immunity and improve heart, skin and blood health.
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As the temperatures rise, so does the stress on your lawn. Heat stress can turn your lush lawn into a brown, crunchy wasteland. But with a little know-how and some proactive care, you can keep your lawn thriving through the summer. Let's talk about what lawn heat stress is, why it happens and what y
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To grow healthy birds, you have to take care of their legs. After all, that's what supports all of that weight! Strong leg health builds a strong foundation for your birds. Here are common leg issues and how to manage them.
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Our fifth edition of the popular Tips and Tricks series!
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Nitrogen is the most common element in Earth's atmosphere, making up over 78% of the air we breathe. It is an essential building block of amino and nucleic acids, crucial for life on Earth and extremely important for soil health.
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Are you looking to take your lawn and garden care routine to the next level? If so, then it's time to consider incorporating fulvic acid into your soil health toolkit.
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How to identify, treat and prevent clostridial dermatitis in turkey farms. Chicken farmers can learn from this too!
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What do you do with your mortality? Let's talk about a few different methods for managing poultry mortality.
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Internal parasites can pose a huge challenge for your flock, from diarrhea to weight loss to decreased production and even worms in your eggs. Let’s talk about where these unwelcome worms come from and what you should be doing about them.
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Prepare for the summer heat by tuning up your ventilation system now! Here's how to maintain fans and cool cells.
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How a commercial layer farmer used Big Ole Bird to help his flock recover from a Staph infection.
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Efficacy of Big Ole Bird for the reduction of Necrotic Enteritis caused by Clostridium perfringens in Broiler Chickens.
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Onions treated with humic acid saw a **20% increase** in marketable yield and a **250% increase** in Jumbos produced.
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Southland Organics consulted TRI Environmental for laboratory testing of Genesis in regard to germination and vegetation enhancement.
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We've all heard the age-old riddle, "Which came first: the chicken or the egg?" Well, in the poultry industry, the pullets come first! Our goal is to take care of pullet farmers because you impact us all.
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How PORT dramatically mitigated corrosion in municipal sewer lines and improved air quality Port Wentworth.
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Omega unlocks soil nutrients and provides greater energy to roots and plants, providing greater success to hydroseeding jobs.
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PORT reduced the CBOD and TSS in a commercial bakery's effluent, allowing it to be accepted into the municipal water treatment plant.
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A chicken processing plant used waste water treatment PORT to reduce 36,000 gallons of water going to waste haul, saving $1,600 per pump.
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What if there was a secret recipe for hydroseeding that could transform your projects into a lush, green oasis? (Psst, there is!) We're sharing the secrets to the ultimate hydroseeding recipe.
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How a car wash used PORT to reduce hydrogen sulfide, TSS and fresh water usage to exceed municipal requirements in four days.
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Learn how a 900-gallon septic system went from complete failure to functioning as new with PORT.
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Here is a checklist for cleaning poultry houses between flocks, even if you hire out the job.
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Fewer culls mean more profits for you as the egg producer. With Hen Helper, a poultry supplement and probiotic, you can boost overall health in your hens, leading to firmer litter with white caps, cleaner eggs and better shell quality.
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Discover the potential of your soil with humate, a natural soil amendment for plant health and fertility. This all-in-one guide gives you insights on this powerful additive, including its key benefits and simple application strategies to improve your lawn and garden.
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The key to a thriving lawn or garden lies beneath the surface. Let's talk about the microscopic elements at work in healthy soil and why humate soil conditioner is the best option for creating your best soil yet.
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Recently, we’ve heard a lot of farmers ask why their chickens are huddling together. Huddling usually happens when chicks are too cold or grown chickens have a fever. Let’s go over why both of these situations happen and what you can do to stop the huddling.
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A healthy floor is a healthy bird. Learn how to improve litter quality and strengthen poultry health with a scientifically designed poultry litter treatment.
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Darkling beetles are a nuisance that can cause serious problems if left uncontrolled. They are known to invade agricultural spaces from poultry houses to garden plants.
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Gut health is an important part of overall well-being for both humans and animals. For poultry, gut health can make the difference between a thriving, profitable flock and a devastating mortality crisis.
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Humic acid is an organic compound that has been proven to enhance soil health and promote the growth of healthy lawns.
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Feather mites, or Chorioptic mange mites, are a nuisance to horses and their owners. Learn how to eradicate these itchy, harmful pests naturally with an essential oils-based mite spray.
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According to a 2018 SPRG and UGA study, Big Ole Bird leads to an improved feed conversion ratio, decreased mortality and increased weight gain.
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This one is for our female farmers! Business owner Leisa Coyne explains how she has overcome the challenges of being a woman CEO in a male-dominated industry.
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There is no shortage of criticism for the agriculture industry, and one of the areas that receives the most attention is the interaction between agriculture practices and the environment. It’s time to bridge the gap!
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We love sharing great farmer-to-farmer advice, so Allen is back with our fourth edition of Tips and Tricks for Your Poultry Farm.
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Imagine walking into your chicken coop on a cool autumn morning, and to your surprise, you find the floor covered with feathers. What if we told you this is completely normal and even healthy? Congratulations, your birds have entered their annual molt.
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Happy Thanksgiving! It's high time we give our hard-working turkey farmers the attention they deserve. Here are some of the main differences between turkey farming and chicken farming.
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Cation exchange capacity (CEC) is how you measure soil's ability to hold and release various elements and compounds needed for plant nutrition. CEC has a lot to do with the nature of the various elements found in soil particles and the electrical charges they carry.
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Whether you raise birds antibiotic free, no antibiotics ever (NAE), reduced use or with a full spectrum of antibiotics, changes in antibiotic regulations have impacted your farm in one way or another.
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When are antibiotics allowed in animal agriculture? What are the rules around their use? What does “raised without antibiotics" really mean on food labels?
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An electrician's advice on protecting your poultry farm from lightning damage.
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The leaves are changing, and we’re starting to cook soup and chili—that's right, fall is here! That means it's time to start thinking about preparing your coop for the cold winter.
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Winter is coming! Here's a comparison between two main types of radiant heaters for poultry farms: pancake and tube heaters.
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One thing in lawn care that we don’t talk about enough is the thatch layer. But what is it, really? Why is thatch bad, and what can you do about it? Let’s talk about how to improve your lawn’s health by freeing your grass from thatch with a liquid dethatcher.
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Every stage of a bird's life is important, but the first three days are the most pivotal in a chick's development.
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Sustainable. Responsible. Eco-friendly. All-natural. We see these terms slapped on labels all the time. But when companies’ actions don’t stack up to their environmental claims, it’s called greenwashing.
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Mower maintenance expert Leisa gives her best tips for keeping lawn mowers running smoothly, saving you money in the long run.
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What comes out of your birds is just as important as what goes in, and it's time for their poop to start getting the attention it deserves.
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We often get asked how to become a poultry farmer. Two soon-to-be farmers tell their story of starting a poultry farm!
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We tested Litter Life against _Salmonella_. Here are our encouraging results!
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Is it possible for personal gardens and local producers to feed us all?
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Let's talk about the "mother" of all vinegar and how to use it to improve health on your poultry farm.
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When it comes to pest control, sometimes it feels like the only options are using potentially harmful chemicals or making friends with the neighborhood creepy crawlies. Desecticide is here to change that.
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Heat is one of the top environmental stressors for poultry. But did you know that humidity can make its effects compound? Let's go over heat, humidity and how to combat them in your poultry house.
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Between bacteria, viruses, infections, parasites and predators, sometimes it can feel like the world is out to get your flock. One disease that can make both seasoned professionals and new bird owners feel this way is coccidiosis, or cocci for short.
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Torched is a non-selective and highly effective weed killer for your poultry farm.
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When summer is over, you can just stop taking care of your lawn, right? Wrong! Lawns need to be repaired and aerated at the end of the summer, so they can return to healthy conditions. Our solution to end-of-season care is called Revival.
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You don't have to be a poultry farmer for long before your integrator suggests you make upgrades to your farm. Is it worth it to make these upgrades?
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Trust us, you're going to want to check out Solectrac's electric tractors. This cutting-edge technology will blow your mind.
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A 5th generation farmer explains his decision to add more poultry houses to his farm.
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From organic produce and organic meat to organic makeup and organic skin care, we hear the term “organic” often. But what does it really mean, and when does it matter?
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Tips and Tricks Part III features advice and tools submitted to us from poultry farmers across the country.
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Fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and water are the secret ingredients to your birds’ perfect diet.
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Here are six steps to get NRCS grants for your poultry farm.
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Summer is the prime time to enjoy your lush, green lawn. Keep it thriving throughout the summer heat with Omega Soil Activator.
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Bryant Madren shares two major hacks he uses on his poultry farm.
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Pure B.S. (Biological Surfactant) is an environmentally-friendly floor cleaner that can be used in your home to safely and effectively eliminate spills and debris from your floors.
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Choosing eggs from the supermarket shelf is no longer an easy decision. Conventional? Cage-free? Organic? What are the differences?
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Desecticide is a non-toxic, effective solution for darkling beetle control in poultry houses. Learn how it works and how to use it!
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Our all-natural weed killer, Torched, is non-selective and highly effective against those pesky weeds in your coop, yard or garden.
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Here's a rundown on our top poultry equipment finds from the 2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo.
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What you need to know about hatching your own chicks at home.
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Allen interviewed Chad Brubaker, president of Innovative Poultry Products LLC and inventor of the Poultry Hawk, on finding improvements for poultry farmers through innovation.
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A beautiful green lawn has to start somewhere! For us, it starts with Genesis. Get a head start on lawn season with our natural humic acid soil conditioner.
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Learn more about how the AG 25 light fixture works and what it can do for your farm.
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Let’s talk about something that will change how you think about fertilizing your lawn and garden: chicken manure fertilizer.
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Let's talk about something on all of our minds—HPAI, or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.
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The desire for organic-based lawn care has grown rapidly over the years. The growing concern about the harmful impact of fertilizers and pesticides has encouraged people to search for a more holistic approach to taking care of their lawns.
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Allen is back with 3 new tips for poultry farmers!
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If you raise chickens, you know that a scrambled egg in the morning can be an excellent source of protein, healthy fats and several vitamins and minerals. But have you ever wondered why?
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We took a trip to our friend's farm to show you how and why to clean feed bins.
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Basic knowledge and understanding of the agriculture industry and the products and people involved is more important now than it has ever been before, since such a large portion of the population is removed from agricultural practices.
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With many factors affecting your poultry houses, it’s essential to have some sort of controller to monitor and control every aspect of your houses—all from one centralized location.
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Let's go back to the basics—the basics of poultry biosecurity that is. Defending your flock against disease and pests starts with your biosecurity program.
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From darkling beetles to fleas, finding bugs in your poultry houses is never a fun experience. When it’s time to spray pest control, here are a few tips to ensure the pest control is effective and your birds are protected.
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At Southland Organics, we believe that nature offers us solutions to the problems it presents. This is the basis for the inclusion of essential oils in several of our products used by homeowners and farmers alike.
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Jason Jackson shares three tips for effectively and efficiently using lighting on a poultry farm.
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One of the most exciting parts of raising chickens is collecting their fresh eggs. But when your hens lay for the first time, you may be uncertain about a few things.
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What is the NPIP, why is it important and what do you need to know about its new updates?
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It's no secret that the birds you grow today are different than those grown 40 years ago. But why?
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On poultry farms, the control room is one of the main threats to food safety. Let's talk about how to properly sanitize your control room to maintain strong poultry biosecurity.
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Humate is a common ingredient in several turf products marketed as growth promoters, soil conditioners, soil activators or turf stimulants. But what is humate? What are the benefits of applying humate to your lawn?
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Understanding surface tension is key to understanding surfactants. Welcome to the basics of chemistry!
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Winter is coming! Prepare your poultry houses for cold weather with these winterization tips.
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We've done a few grower spotlights in the past that highlight a poultry farmer who shares his story. But what about the son of a grower, someone who grew up with his dad raising chickens?
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Here at Southland Organics, we are passionate about helping you raise healthy chicks! For years, we've sold natural supplements for backyard chickens. During the summer of 2022, we figured it was high time we started a flock of our own. So we decided to buy chickens online. Here's our story! ## Ho
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After talking to countless growers across the country, we've gathered some simple poultry farming tips that anyone can use around their poultry farm.
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Fall is just around the corner! It's time to plant pumpkin seeds so they're ready for the fall holidays.
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We all know that birds need food and water. But they need air, too! If you're going to take good care of your birds, you have to take good care of your ventilation system.
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One of the most heavily investigated areas of animal agriculture is nutrition—ruminant nutrition, swine nutrition and our personal favorite, poultry nutrition. From proteins and carbs to vitamins and minerals, every aspect of your flock’s diet plays a role in their success.
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We’re going over some tiny menaces that can threaten your birds’ health: viruses and bacteria.
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Your poultry house has everything pests need to thrive. Here are some environmental pest management measures you can take to make your farm a less hospitable place for rodents and bugs.
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When handling live poultry or any other animals, it is always important to consider your safety as well as theirs.
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Vent Gleet is a common infection of the cloaca, or vent. This infection can be caused by a different issue called pasty butt, and can be prevented with good gut health care.
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In summer 2022, we started our own chicken coop. Here's our process and advice on preparing for and taking care of new baby chicks.
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Inclusion body hepatitis in chickens is all about the liver. You can't treat it reactively, but there are methods to prevent IBH and help your birds get through it.
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With warmer weather settling in for the summer, keeping cool is on everyone’s mind. From greenhouses to poultry farms, cooling cell systems are at the heart of heat abatement strategies.
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Shanon, a poultry farmer in GA, shares his story of carrying on his grandfather's legacies, risking it all and overcoming dermatitis _without_ losing the farm.
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Compost is organic matter that has been decomposed and recycled as a soil amendment fertilizer. Compost is a key ingredient in organic farming and gardening and is sometimes called black gold because of its dark, rich, earthy look and feel when it is ready to be used.
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In this video, Mike makes a guest appearance to explain the important step many people miss when fixing potholes on a gravel driveway.
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On this blog, we're making a big reveal: Our secret formula for the perfect DIY natural lawn care.
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Installing solar photovoltaic panels converts thermal energy into electricity. When you harvest the energy from a solar PV system to power your farm, you can save some serious money on your energy bills!
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Our poultry products make the perfect gift for the chicken lover in your life! Whether they're keeping chickens for the farm fresh eggs or the good company, chicken keepers will love these great gift ideas that will boost their roost.
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Defender is an all-natural mosquito repellent spray for DIY backyard use. It's effective against mosquitos, mosquito larvae, ticks, fleas and ants to name a few!
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People love finding out the "secret ingredient." We'll tell you our secret ingredient straight up: fulvic acid.
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Have you ever received any unsolicited advice from another poultry grower? Or worse- have you been written up by a service tech for something that really makes you say... "huh?!"
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Over the course of time, we have been asked often "what are the ingredients in Big ole Bird?" Despite our open and honest reply, many people are confused...
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Poultry farmers work so hard all year round. Feeding the world is a huge task! In this video, Allen has one message of encouragement to you: Take a break!
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Did you know that chickens benefit from vitamin supplements just like you and me? Catalyst Poultry Vitamin is a complete vitamin and mineral supplement for chickens.
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At the end of the day it's not how much you make, it's how much you keep!
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Sarah perfectly exemplifies core Southland values: Serve with purpose and lead the way. She's a missionary in Nicaragua who helps educate on the intersection of agriculture and the gospel.
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Poultry farming in winter can be tough. Cold air enters your poultry house, air and floor temperatures change and keeping your house warm becomes more expensive.
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Tractor maintenance is the key to keeping your operation running smoothly. As some farmers say, "If you don't make time for tractor maintenance, it will make time _for_ you."
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From all of us at Southland Organics, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Merry Christmas! Wishes of hope and joy from Allen Reynolds to commercial poultry farmers.
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We had the pleasure of talking to Jason Jackson, our friend and poultry farmer in Alabama, about LED lighting in poultry houses. Jason is a big fan of LED bulbs- his farm runs on about 1,200 of them!
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Aside from monitoring for theft, a farm security system can help you know who has visited to your farm and when they arrive and leave. Simply knowing when the feed truck arrives and which bin it fills can be really helpful!
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If you have a poultry farm, you know that your operation requires very specific equipment. We went to the 2021 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia to interview poultry equipment experts on some of the best tools to have in your poultry house.
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For many homeowners, having a septic tank is the best, if not the only, option for taking care of your business. But when you have an issue with your septic tank, it can really stink!
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Electric motor maintenance is essential to the longevity of a successful farm and a reliable operation. Performing maintenance regularly can save you loads of time and money!
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What is the pH of your soil, and should you pay attention to it? Do products like aluminum sulfate or agricultural lime really do anything for your garden soil?
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If you have a farm, you probably have a septic tank. And if you have a septic tank, you definitely need a septic tank treatment.
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Chicken mites will not just go away on their own. It takes deliberate action to treat mites and kill them. But killing mites doesn’t have to hurt your chickens!
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Broiler chickens' water has a huge impact on their overall health and performance. When troubleshooting issues with your flock, start with the basics and consider water consumption and quality.
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Garlic and apple cider vinegar for chickens offers immune support by attacking bad bacteria in the digestive tract, and contains the added benefits of vitamins, minerals and trace elements. It is an ideal addition to your poultry supplement program.
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September is National Chicken Month. We take this as an opportunity to celebrate poultry growers in the U.S.A. and across the globe.
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Chicken litter can be an excellent fertilizer! It makes good use of something you may already have on your farm. You can use it yourself or make extra cash selling it to others. But too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Check out this video to learn about the major risk you should consider be
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Litter Life is a conditioner that improves litter quality and strengthens poultry health. Litter Life speed ups the natural breakdown of litter by adding active, organic carbon and organic acids to the ground. This gives you a drier, healthier poultry house floor!
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In this video, our poultry grower friend Jason Jackson shares with us his best tips for a successful and safe catch night!
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Dog Spot can safely eliminate brown spots on your lawn caused by dog urine. Dogs are creatures of habit and tend to pick the same spots on your lawn to “go.” This kills your grass, causing dead or brown spots on your lawn.
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We were thrilled to have the opportunity to sit down with Joey Rhodes to talk about his lifelong experience in the Georgia poultry industry. Allen interviewed Joey on his broiler farm- the same farm where his family grew eggs commercially in the 70s. Check out this video to get an inside look on the
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Hen Helper is an effective way to increase your hens' health, nutrition and fertility. It uses probiotics to help your hens produce higher quality eggs and have better overall health.
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We can take the grocery store for granted. The aisles are lined with fresh produce and meat, always convenient for us to simply show up and buy. We have endless choices set before us, and all we have to do is reach out and grab them… and buy them, of course. Grocery stores are a huge convenience to
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With 10 key vitamins and minerals including folic acid, Vitamin D3 and Biotin, Catalyst provides the perfect nutritional boost for any flock. Here, Allen explains more about Catalyst and how to apply it to improve your flock.
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What is one thing you never want to think about but are grateful to have when you need it? INSURANCE. Learn how to use it to protect your farm from harm.
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Tomato growing rewards you with the satisfaction of seeing the fruit of your labor and getting to eat it, too!
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Runt and Stunt is also known as Malabsorption Syndrome. It boils down to nutrient absorption. Nutrient absorption is what is needed to help the bird fight the “virus/disease,” but the virus prevents nutrient absorption.
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While preparing your property for the influx of visitors, don’t forget about your waste facilities.
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“Factory Farm”—what it means, why it’s used and why it shouldn’t be!
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While our natural chicken supplements are great for commercial poultry growers, they have very distinct benefits for backyard birds as well.
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So you want to build a chicken house. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned professional, there is an extensive process that all commercial growers go through when building a new house.
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There are numerous things that can cause stress in your birds. Heat, light, overcrowding, ventilation, noise, fear, lack of food, nutritional deficiencies, disease, infection and on and on. In this video, we take a quick look at two distinct types of stress and their impact on your birds.
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Human waste is a natural problem, and we at Southland Organics want to provide a natural solution.
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This video explains the parts of the ladder and their uses, proper set up, statistics on farmer injury causation and proper ladder storage and care.
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Southland Organics’ PORT is a powerful fix that provides rapid waste degradation and odor control. The beneficial bacteria in PORT liquified solids and erased the biofilm, allowing oxygen to stop the harmful bacteria from growing and eliminating a huge plumbing issue.
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Spondylolisthesis is a technical name—this disease is also known as Kinky Back. This is a condition of the spine where one of the vertebrae moves more than it should and slips out of place.
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Stackhouses use the natural composting process to break your birds down and return them to the earth. In a stackhouse, bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms decompose your birds into a stable end product.
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Before choosing a cleaning product, you will first need to decide whether the surface needs to be cleaned, sanitized or disinfected.
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Jason Jackson, a commercial broiler farmer in north Alabama, gives us his tips and tricks to sustaining the longevity of these Stenner Pump medicators.
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Poultry farmers, have a very Merry Christmas from our family to yours.
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Today, we are shedding light on a word that has struck many a grower with fear: dermatitis. No doubt it's a devastating disease, and the scariest thing is that it can hurt your farm quickly without much warning.
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The secret to a perfect Thanksgiving is no longer a secret...
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Necrotic enteritis flare-up? Learn how to get the most out of your Big Ole Bird poultry probiotic applications.
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Four important concepts to help you troubleshoot and diagnose problems on your poultry farm.
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Charles and Scott share with us their journey from the front lines of military life to overcoming the battles they now face as commercial poultry farmers.
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Any good farm manager knows that you have to wear many hats to have an efficient, effective operation. Today, Jason Jackson talks about wearing your electrician's hat as a poultry farmer.
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There are many different types of grass suitable for growing in North America and many are regarded as effective hillside erosion control methods.
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If you've grown through any cold season, you know ammonia really kicks it up a notch when you're trying to keep the houses warm.
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Paying attention to water before it shows a problem pays off. If you have big challenges in your water, like bacteria overgrowth, then the birds will spend more energy fighting the challenge than converting feed.
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The financial side of your farm is just as important as any other aspect. This week, we hear directly from a poultry banker on all things finance.
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Each time another Milford man followed his heart and returned to the family poultry business, there was one thing that had to be done: build more chicken houses.
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Jason Jackson shares some helpful tips to ensure you and the people you work with stay as safe as possible when working on feed bins.
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We put our poultry supplement and probiotic to the test with two, third-party performance studies done by poultry science programs we knew farmers could trust: the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia and the Southern Poultry Research Group.
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Allen dives into some more practical tips to prioritize your health, so you can keep operating your farm per usual.
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Without this one thing, nothing else matters—feed conversion rates, mortality numbers, growth. All of that is pointless without taking care of this ONE thing.
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Knowing how to prevent soil erosion by stopping rapid water flow through your yard or field is an important part of creating and maintaining a healthy environment and productive land.
By mike-usry
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Jason Jackson shares simple, easy ways to refresh your generators to make sure they’re ready to serve you and your birds when you need them.
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Jason Jackson provides helpful reminders for fellow poultry farmers to prepare not just for hot weather, but for productivity and efficiency in general.
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Not just anyone could be a farmer, and it is becoming especially evident in the midst of this pandemic.
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We all know how expensive it can be to run a farm, so we took some time to sit down with an accountant who has served poultry farmers like you for more than 20 years.
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With the number of variables that play a part in maximizing birds' potential, you don’t need lack of nutrition to hinder everything else. Hitting the nutrition bullseye can really maximize birds’ resilience when faced with stress.
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Working on the human side of your business can sometimes be just as challenging as an outbreak of necrotic enteritis. That’s why Allen and Jason chat about how to lead well, motivate your employees and develop a meaningful work environment for everyone on your farm.
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Life on the farm has certain dangers. A simple safety reminder can go a long way. Jason Jackson shares five quick, potentially life-saving reminders.
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Did you know that there is a government agency in place that exists to help save—and even _give you money_ for your poultry production?
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Keeping floors dry and birds' paws healthy helps grow bigger birds and paychecks, regardless of whether China buys a single chicken foot.
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Before we can begin to understand what our birds might be trying to tell us, we need some basic understanding of bird anatomy.
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When it comes to water, birds are like Goldilocks—they don’t need too much, and they don’t need too little. Be sure you’re supplying the amount of water that’s juuuust right.
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Jason Jackson shares a few ways farmers can ensure water pressure is ideal for bird consumption without soaking floors or limiting birds.
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Apple cider vinegar has been used as a natural poultry supplement for decades. Today, we’re going to answer some questions many of you are asking—does it actually make a difference? Why? How will that difference show up in my birds?
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Ever thought much about poop? Yes, that's right—poop. Your chickens' poop, that is. What comes out of your birds is just as important as what goes in, and it's time for their poop to start getting the attention it deserves.
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Since potentially hazardous activities make up part of everyday farm life, they become less threatening in our minds. Sometimes, we just need a reminder of their danger. That’s why we are starting to share occasional safety videos.
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As we begin a new year—and a new decade—we want to take a minute to encourage you. Maybe this year was great, or maybe this year was the toughest one yet. No matter what 2019 had for you, keep up the good fight.
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We hear regularly that grower-integrator relationships aren't always the easiest, so we're sharing some tips on integrator relations from Jason Jackson.
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The fact that our products are naturally-derived is the very thing that can bring you and your birds from surviving to **thriving** in the ABF environment.
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We're counting our blessings today, and you're one of them.
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Our friend and poultry farmer, Jason Jackson, shares how farmers can install and monitor security camera systems for just a fraction of the cost that security companies charge.
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The bird droppings on the floor of your house can be the key indicators of bigger problems. They can also help you fine tune your business, find areas where you can tighten up your feed conversion.
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There is a lot to learn from what comes out of your bird at the end of the nutrition cycle—that’s right, poop.
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We spent some time with mom, wife, wedding venue owner and poultry grower—Tiffany Hodges—in Guntersville, Alabama to hear about everything from family life on the farm to being a woman in the poultry industry.
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We conclude this Poultry Biosecurity series with a focus on strengthening your poultry house all the way down to the molecular level by preventing the bad bacteria from returning.
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Following these guidelines will help you maximize bacteria annihilation in your poultry house windrows which, as we learned in our earlier videos, is the goal!
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Our good friend and poultry farmer, Jason Jackson, takes us to ground zero with best practices for setting up windrows.
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Whether you clean out, cake out, till or windrow, you know managing litter can be a bulk of your operation. Here's a rundown on the best practices and scientific benefits of windrowing.
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We are in the next phase of planting (mid July–September), and we have organized a list of over 20+ vegetables to help you make the planning a little easier.
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Ticks can be just as dangerous as mosquitoes, and if left untreated, they can lead to serious health issues. With the large amounts of rainfall and warmer weather patterns this year, ticks pose an even greater concern for your family.
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We covered many topics during our 18-minute interview. Jason's positive approach has him standing out as a true success in today's challenging world of poultry operations and broiler farming.
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Southland Organics, based in Bogart, Georgia, is included in the University of Georgia Alumni Association’s 2019 Bulldog 100 list of fastest-growing businesses owned or operated by UGA alumni.
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We’ve compiled the top reasons you should support local farmers and buy local produce.
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As a poultry grower, perhaps the greatest fear you have is disease. _E. coli_, _Clostridium_, salmonella, enteritis and many other diseases can decimate a flock, leaving a grower with bills to pay and no money to pay those bills.
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Over the last 30 years, there have been many advancements that could be considered "game-changers." Housing technology has likely been the largest influencer in the industry.
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Turf Genesis is a versatile product; applying it several times before and throughout the growing season enables your lawn to increase in green up, root stimulation, aeration and disease prevention.
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Over the past several years, there has been a rise in commercial quail farming. While the poultry industry is primarily dominated by broiler production, the domestic quail is finding its popularity in the poultry meat market.
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Here are some beginner gardening tips to make sure you're on your way to the best spring garden in the neighborhood.
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A major paper mill used PORT in its waste treatment facility and saw a 58.9% decrease in TSS and a 63.5% decrease in BOD.
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Last year Amazon purchased Whole Foods in a deal that left many in our community puzzled and nervous. Our darling at the top of the food chain sold out to one of the most punitive organizations in the world. Many of us were left guessing what would happen.
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Products such as [Jump Start Soil Conditioner](https://www.southlandorganics.com/products/jump-start-soil-conditioner "Organic Soil Conditioner") and [Genesis Lawn Soil Conditioner](https://www.southlandorganics.com/products/genesis "Lawn Soil Conditioner") rebuild soils rapidly and are not consider
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As poultry farmers, providing sufficient living conditions and environments for chickens is a practice that is instilled upon us. With a new law coming into effect, “sufficient” living conditions won’t be enough to pass the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Program (N
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So far, 11 states have recently banned the use of phosphorus in lawn applications as fertilizers. Phosphorus is being banned, but what _is_ it exactly?
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When you choose Litter Life, you get superior birds grown in a superior environment, **_and_**…you get a litter that is richer in nitrogen for those farmers that count on you for a quality fertilizer on their fields.
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Proven effective in helping birds challenged with necrotic enteritis, Big Ole Bird is a highly concentrated formula that provides poultry with the protection they need through probiotics. The formula improves gut microflora through the introduction of beneficial bacteria, rich organic acids and acti
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The principle of competitive exclusion, also known as Gause's law, states that two species competing for the same resources cannot coexist.
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The excellent crops that make up summer's bounty also take a heavy toll on the chemistry and structure of the garden soil. As summer plants and crops grow, they devour valuable nutrients and take the soil's energy, which leaves us with fall's dilemma: soil nutrient depletion.
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Should you buy compost tea or brew it on your own? Read on to learn more about compost tea, its beneficial microbes and how they impact healthy soil and plant growth, the risks of brewing your own compost tea applications and whether or not you should buy compost tea.
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Beneficial insects are a vital part of our ecosystem. Without them, there would be little harmony and balance in our agricultural systems and backyard gardens.
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As a poultry grower, disease may be your greatest fear. _E. coli_, _Clostridium_, _Salmonella_, necrotic enteritis and many other poultry diseases can decimate a flock, leaving a grower with bills to pay and no money to pay them.
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At the very essence of our products, the very essence of our company, we are about the soil. Sure we can get into the weeds about the microbiology, organic acids, cation exchange capacity and all that comes with it but at the end of the day, we get our hands dirty and care for the very thing that ca
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The combination of liquid Ultimate Tea and a fertilizer program show great improvement in regards to marketable yield and increased bulb size.
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It's hard not to talk business even while at your children’s school functions. One day in May 2015, while I was at a soccer practice...
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A soil conditioner is a substance that can be added to soil to change the soil structure. We carve out this definition to provide distinction and clarity for our customers.
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Few things are as fun as putting on mud boots at 4:30 a.m. and wading through the thick muck of a wet poultry house floor. Not only is it unpleasant to say the least, but wet litter problems are also detrimental to the health of your birds.
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A member of the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club found out about our PORT product through a contact at the Joshua Tree in California. The contacts at Joshua Tree told him they had switched to PORT and found that it dealt with their concerns of odor and decomposition much more effectively than what the
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The indigenous bacteria and selectively adaptive microbiology in Litter Life have been proven effective in E. coli prevention. Simply spraying the house floor is all it takes for nature to get to work.
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PORT is not a masking agent that simply covers up unpleasant odors, particularly hydrogen sulfide odors. It actually reduces the effluent’s ability to produce the odors.
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Whether you are a novice (like me), a master gardener, or interested in sustainable or permaculture gardening, April is a great time to jump start your garden. So, dust off that straw hat and get out in the garden.
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The foot and mouth outbreak was devastating and presented authorities with multiple dilemmas. Not only did they have to stop the spread but had to deal with hundred of thousands of carcasses.
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[Big Ole Bird](/products/poultry-probiotic "Probiotics for Chickens"), Southland Organics' unique and effective poultry probiotic, is now verified to comply with the USDA National Organic Program.
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Chelation is a process by which a material is bound and the charge is changed to make it attractive or unattractive to the plant root.
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Many home owners who have dogs are bothered with the effects of dog urine on their grass. When your dog relieves itself on your grass, you can expect your grass to turn brown or yellow.
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If you were to go out into your backyard and scoop up a single cup of soil, that cup would contain billions of different types of microorganisms.
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When campers and hikers exploring the great outdoors need a bathroom, what are their options? In many outdoor areas, such as national parks and campsites, it's common for visitors to have access to a pit toilet.
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For sites with drivable road access but no running water, the common backcountry solution is to use a vault toilet.
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Southland Organics' PORT is a commercial grade biological odor eliminator and effluent treatment for portable toilets, portable restrooms, marine toilets, holding tanks and camping toilets.
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Synthetic fertilizers can seriously deplete the nutritional content of foods, cause health problems for many people and include much more dangerous substances than you realize.
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