Southland Organics
Practical guides from people who've been in the field. Over 233 articles across poultry, turf, agriculture, and more.
Poultry
155 articles
Flock health, gut biology, equipment, and growing tips for commercial and backyard operations.
For commercial & backyard flock owners
Turf & Lawn
35 articles
Weed control, humic acid, and soil health for lawn care pros and homeowners.
For lawn care pros & homeowners
Agriculture
16 articles
Soil amendments and regenerative practices for row crops, produce, and specialty growers.
For row crop & specialty growers
News & Updates
27 articles
Company news, industry insights, and stories from the Southland Organics team.
For everyone
New here? Start with our most-read guides or sign up for updates
155 articles
Bumblefoot is a staph infection in a chicken’s footpad. Learn the stages, the epsom-soak and cleaning routine, how we use ZeroPoint at a 1:5 dilution, when to see a vet, and how to stop it coming back.
By mike-usry
An egg bound chicken has an egg stuck in the oviduct and needs help within hours. Learn the symptoms, the warm-bath and calcium treatment, when to see a vet, and how to prevent it.
By mike-usry
Sour crop is a yeast infection of the crop that leaves it squishy and foul-smelling. Learn the symptoms, how to treat it, how it differs from an impacted crop, and how to prevent it.
By mike-usry
How much of each Southland Organics product to use for backyard flocks of 3 to 25 birds. Clear dosing tables for Big Ole Bird, Hen Helper, Litter Life, Catalyst, and Desecticide.
By mike-usry
Week-by-week guide for new chicken owners. What to do days 1-7, 8-14, 15-21, and 22-30 with your first flock — feeding, health checks, coop setup, and when to start supplements.
By mike-usry
Identify common backyard chicken health problems by symptom. Lethargy, sneezing, feather loss, pale combs, dropped egg production — what each one means and what to do first.
By mike-usry
35 articles
The best program depends on your turf type, soil condition, client expectations, recovery timeline, labor model, and long-term account profitability.
By joseph-boehm
Compare organic vs chemical professional turf products. Learn when and how to transition turf programs without losing clients, compromising turf quality, or sacrificing results.
By joseph-boehm
When organic turf programs fail, use these soil health diagnostics to identify root causes, improve turf stress recovery, and restore client results without starting over.
By joseph-boehm
A complete soil biology program for turf managers working southern clay soils. Learn how to build healthier turf that becomes a measurable advantage for your accounts.
By joseph-boehm
Southern clay soil can limit root development, nutrient cycling, and turf resilience even when chemical applications appear effective. Learn how hidden soil health issues impact long-term turf performance.
By joseph-boehm
When soil is built with organic matter, microbes and moisture management, clay soils can outperform sand in water retention, nutrients and turf resilience.
By joseph-boehm
16 articles
How to rebuild soil biology in agricultural fields using cover crops, reduced tillage, humates, and biological inoculants. Includes testing methods, ROI data, and transition timeline.
By mike-usry
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...
By mike-usry
Is it possible for personal gardens and local producers to feed us all?
By isabella-dobbins
Fall is just around the corner! It's time to plant pumpkin seeds so they're ready for the fall holidays.
By isabella-dobbins
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.
By mike-usry
Tomato growing rewards you with the satisfaction of seeing the fruit of your labor and getting to eat it, too!
By isabella-dobbins
27 articles
Transform backyard chicken management with a complete natural chicken care system. Learn proactive flock health strategies, herbal support, organic chicken feed practices, and year-round methods to improve chicken health and egg production.
By joseph-boehm
Boiling water, bleach, and vinegar kill the flies you can see — then they are back in three days. Here is why: drain flies breed in the biofilm coating your pipes, and none of those remove it. Remove the biofilm and the infestation ends.
By mike-usry
Our team explains the mission and story of Southland Organics.
By isabella-dobbins
Read more
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.
By isabella-dobbins
Read more
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
By mike-usry
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
By mike-usry
Get new poultry, turf, and agriculture guides in your inbox. Written for growers, not marketers.
Or call us: 800-608-3755
