…state on average,” Rao noted. The research project highlights the value that cattle grazing can have for reducing fire fuels. Rao hopes that it will cause ranchers to start thinking…
Beef Industry Challenges to Be Addressed Through USDA Initiatives
…AMS, the accuracy of the AMS estimated slaughter report is high with usually only a 0.5% differential compared to the FSIS actual slaughter data. We believe dropping ‘estimated’ from the…
Bringing Struggling Hanging Basket Plants Back to Life
…for roots to expand out and bring in nutrients quickly. Next, fill the bottom of the basket with a high quality potting soil. Before sitting the root ball into the…
The Western View: Compared to 1876, This Election is Tame
…and in Washington. Democrats were particularly motivated, claiming their candidate was well ahead in the popular vote. However, they would lose in the electoral college. Emotions were running high and…
What Plants You Need to Water Before Winter
What plants to water before winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Many plants die from dehydration as well as cold winter temperatures. Continue to water trees, shrubs…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-05-20
…ballot, a pesky bug resurging in fall crops and mitigating the effects of rising temperatures on crops across the state. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
A Few Tips for Moving Plants Indoors for the Winter
…may throw the botanical equivalent of a temper tantrum by withering and dropping their leaves. Here’s how to bring your houseplants inside again once temperatures start dropping. Move your houseplants…
Growing One of the Most Used Spices in the World
…outside in spring when temperatures are consistently higher than 60°F. Any lower than this and peppercorn will struggle or even die. Peppercorn plant By Aruna at Malayalam Wikipedia, CC BY-SA…
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Clean Up the Fall Garden
…and storage. Leaving flower heads full of seed can be critical for winter songbirds whose resources dwindle as the season goes along. Seeds tend to be high in fat content…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Nematode’s High Level of Peachtree Borer Control
Peachtree borer can wreak havoc on several stone fruit crops such as peach, cherry, and plum trees. Controlling the insect can be challenging because, as their name describes, the pest…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…Daeschner said. The company currently sources its high-end materials mainly from Italy, but is interested in transitioning to fabrics that are not only high quality, but also have a reduced…
Third Round of Farmers to Families Food Box Program Announced
…in need. “These contract awards will go to vendors who submitted the strongest proposals in support of American agriculture and the American people. The high level of interest and quality…
How to Get Started with Raising Peafowl
…straw on the floor. Do not place them up high! The more space you can provide for your peafowl, the better. Males have been known to fight if they are…
Fall Planting Prepares Your Garden for Spring
…because the still-warm soil temperatures give their roots time to grow enough to survive the winter. Fall is the best time to establish new turf grass, either by seeding or laying…