The Federal Reserve Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions shows that farmland values rose in the third quarter of this year. The value of non-irrigated cropland rose by at least 12…
Best Flowering Plants to Brighten Up the Winter Months
…blooms hang in tassels from leafless branches in late winter. Also known as Lenten rose, Christmas rose blooms in early winter in mild climates and early spring where winters are…
Pests That Can Plague Your Corn Crop
…Holes Pinterest Corn Smut Pinterest Corn Beetles Pinterest Some annoying problems when it comes to growing your own corn, include dealing with pesky insects. If some of your kernels have…
Consumer Food Prices Up Slightly Again
…index increased 0.4 percent over the month as four of the six major grocery store food group’s indexes rose. The index for meats, poultry, fish, and eggs rose 0.7 percent…
Problems to Watch for When Growing Horseradish
…to treat this pest. The Horseradish Flea Beetle are known to make buckeye holes in plant leaves, though they don’t have much impact on the plant’s productiveness. A little Diatomaceous…
Latest Ag Economy Barometer Released
The Monthly Ag Economy Barometer rose four points in August to 138. The modest rise was primarily attributable to an improvement in the Current Conditions Index, which climbed 9 points…
Growing One of the Tastiest Tropical Fruits on the Planet
…out as rose-colored before transitioning to dark green. Though it is fussy, if you care for it properly, with the right growing conditions and plenty of fertilizer, it will reward…
Invasive Weeds that Camouflage as Flowers in the Garden
The invasive weeds that can camouflage as flowers in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Portulaca oleracea Common Name(s): Common PurslaneGarden PurslaneLittle HogweedLittle Hog WeedMoss RosePigweePigweedPortulacaPurselanePurslanePusleyRed…
Best Summer Bulbs to Have Growing in Your Garden
…but their best asset is the wonderful, sweet scent. The most glamorous bulb for shade, tuberous Begonia produces gorgeous rose-like summer flowers in a wide range of shades. The Pineapple…
Health Bite: Gas Station Finds
…a little more, nuts and seeds will keep you fuller longer, and gas stations almost always have those in stock. Opt for plain or lightly salted nuts or seeds instead…
Dealing with Aggressive, Destructive, Japanese Beetles
Some ways to deal with Japanese Beetles. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Japanese Beetle/Pinterest Japanese Beetles Credit: Denny Schrock/Pinterest Japanese beetles are aggressive, destructive pests in the summer…
Best Disease-Resistant and Easiest Roses to Grow
Some of the best disease-resistant and easiest roses to grow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The easiest roses to grow are disease resistant and produce an abundance of…
How to Deadhead Roses to Keep Them Blooming
…of spent roses along the stem from which it grew. For shrub roses, The good news is you might never need to deadhead these self-cleaning roses, but you still might…
Things to Be Planted Now to Kick-Off Spring Gardening
…and horseradish are all great to start this month. March is also ideal for planting trees and shrubs. Such as Dogwood and Magnolia trees, apple and plum trees, Rose of…