…gas and by-products from refinery operations to produce specialty chemicals for detergents and cosmetics. The chemical complex uses or produces several regulated flammables such as ethylene, propane, butane, propylene, ethane,…
Raspberries, One of the Juiciest Fruits of the Summer to Grow
…crop each year, make sure you choose the best variety for you, plant in a good spot with plenty of sun, and prune them back in the right season so…
EPA Seeks Comment on Revisions to Pesticide Crop Groupings
…for crop groups based on data from a representative set of crops. Comments on the revisions must be received on or before March 11. The crop grouping parameters would be…
Pesticide Registration Topic of Call Between Senators, EPA Administrator
…Braun of Indiana issued a joint statement after a zoom call with EPA administrator Michael Regan. The statement reads in part: “Crop protection products play a crucial role in U.S….
Broccoli Plant Problems that Could Threaten Your Harvest
…the crop and load flatbed trucks, directly in the fields, ready for worldwide shipping. (Editorial credit: David Litman / Shutterstock.com) There are two primary types of problems you may encounter…
MSOB: Understanding Bacillus-Based Products and Grower Needs
…innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and…
Trade War Impacts Documented in Recent USDA Report
…experienced $646 million in annualized losses. Specialty crops, which included fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts, saw a decline of six percent. Total annualized losses were measured at $837 million. The…
Agronomic Minute: Adding Biosolutions to Cropping Systems
Biosolutions are continuing to become a more popular tool available to growers looking to diversify their crop management approach. Products are available to help growers do anything from boost crop…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-14-22
…on addressing issues in the supply chain, and the value of Certified Crop Advisors in helping growers navigate nitrogen rules. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
…ranchers the best tools to conserve natural resources.” New conservation opportunities available through EQIP include a new and streamlined EQIP Cover Crop Initiative. NRCS is investing $38 million through the…
Common Diseases that Pose a Threat to Your Strawberry Crop
Some common diseases that pose a threat to your Strawberry crop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Reddish-brown spots of angular leaf spot. Credit: University of Florida, GCREC…
Common Pests that Pose a Threat to Your Strawberry Crop
Some common pests that pose a threat to your Strawberry crop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Strawberry plants are one of the easiest fruit plants to add…
Bitter Melon is a Prolific Vining Plant in Many Varieties
Some of the best bitter melon varieties. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bitter Melon Vine By Dalgial – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0/Wikipedia image Commercial crop of…
Quickest Way to Get Veggies on Your Dinner Table
The quickest way to get veggies on your dinner table. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are times when you need a crop to run its course…