…operations making under $50,000 represent just 2.9 percent. Farm expenses are $326 billion with feed, livestock purchased, hired labor, fertilizer and cash rents topping the list of farm expenses in…
Trusted, reliable protection
…is especially effective at controlling water mold fungi (Phytophthora, Peronospora, Plasmopara, Phytium) but has activity on other plant disease organisms as well. Is Phostrol a fungicide or a fertilizer? Phosphorous…
How to Care for Your Lavender Plants
…tolerant and does not like wet feet, so plan to give it about an inch of water a week once established only during dry spells. Lavender doesn’t require fertilizer. A…
Study Clarifies U.S. Beef’s Resource Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
…electricity, water, fertilizer and other inputs to raise beef cattle throughout the country—from birth to slaughter. Using a computer program called the “Integrated Farm System Model” (IFSM), his team also…
How to Water and Feed Your Orchids
…(maybe 1/4 strength), of balanced fertilizer throughout the flowering season. This helps to promote strong growth and flowers. Be careful not to fertilize a dry plant, as this can cause…
Taking Your Canning Garden to the Next Level
…lets you plan your crop rotation, pest control, fertilizer schedule, and plant varieties. It’s also a great way to keep track of what you grow from year to year. Then,…
Developing an Organic Dietary Supplement for Poultry
…plastic bags containing hoses for air intake and outflow, fertilizer and a food source. “Basic research in my lab at UC Davis shows that larvae grow quite well on almond…
NRCS Takes Individual Approach to Sustainability Projects
…Conservationist Drew Mather was recently recognized for his work with Cantonese farmers in Silicon Valley, which resulted in significant reductions in fertilizer use. Mather noted that meeting with farmers individually,…
Fall Garden Transition Do’s and Don’ts
…quite yet – wait until later in the winter; and, don’t fertilize. Fertilizer, added in fall, encourages plants to produce heavy top growth that will be more subject to winter…
Agri View: Problems in Agriculture
…have no control over. How much is fertilizer going to cost this year? What will it cost to control weeds, insects, and disease? Will there be sufficient rain to make…
Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge Offers Startup Funds for Entrepreneurs
…and landscape plants; Farm-to-table businesses; Support services including scouting, equipment repair and fertilizer sales; Value-added processing including yogurts, cheese and processed meats; and Wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries. Entrepreneurs must…
Innovative Approach to Breeding Could Mean Higher Yields and Better Crops
…company that produces French fries, frozen vegetables, fertilizer, turf grass seed and other products. Scientists over the years have modified the genetics of soybeans, corn, canola and other crop plants…
Agri View: Problems Farmers Face Each Year
…else, have their own problems to manage. One problem is, they consume to much water. Irrigation is just as much a necessity as seed and fertilizer. Not many farmers can…
New Test Can Determine Nitrogen Levels in Soil
…fertilizer recommendations, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ecologist Alan Franzluebbers, lead investigator of this research. Surface soil is sampled in a field in Virginia while in winter cover…