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Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Employee Training Best Practices

July 19, 2019

The oil and gas industry is booming, and the U.S. economy is at its highest point since before the great recession. Yet many are struggling to find experienced employees to fill open positions. As retired workers leave the force, they take with them experiential knowledge of business practices, managing processes, and developing customer relationships. Need

Heat Safety Using Wet Bulb Globe Temperature

July 17, 2019

While it may seem like summer just started, football programs at all levels are kicking off their fall seasons over the next few weeks. This means that many practices and training camps will be occurring during the warmest time of the year in the U.S. – the first few weeks of August. And, that makes

Nutrient Inputs and Hungry Insects

July 15, 2019

They say, “You are what you eat”, and for your crops that means NPK: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium. These three macronutrients greatly influence the health of your plants, which in turn can directly impact the effectiveness of your pest management plan. Knowing the effect of each will ensure that the bugs don’t get an unfair

Drought Conditions Continue in Areas of Southeast Australia

July 2, 2019

Much of southeastern Australia has been affected by drought for more than two years, impacting the agriculture industry as well as natural resources throughout parts of the country.

Dr. Scott’s Pest to Watch for the week of July 1

July 1, 2019

As we approach the mid-point of the season, which is trailing behind significantly in crop emergence, I share four of the most interesting insects creating “buzz” in the fields. Thistle caterpillar The showy “Painted Lady” is a bright, orange-and-black butterfly and is typically the domain of photographers and children’s classrooms. However, this season, its caterpillars

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