I don’t think anyone doubts that the climate is always changing; change is the only constant not just in weather, but in life. The cause of climate change may be disputed…
Purple Veggies to Consider Growing
…when cooked. Purple Spinach. Serve it in a salad with a nice vinaigrette, but don’t miss out on warm applications: it’ll turn risotto and rice pilaf a pleasant pink color….
Almond Industry Remains Committed to Continuous Improvement
…baselines are correct for that but also where we don’t have metrics dialed-in yet to measure our progress, we’re developing those,” said Waycott. Remaining committed to continuous improvement is…
Add Vibrant Colored Veggies to Your Garden
…the major causes of disease, from type 2 diabetes to heart disease, asthma, arthritis, and even cancer. Their benefits don’t stop with human wellbeing either. Purple plants are good for…
Don’t Add to Negative H-2A Program Public Perception
…workers with each other and in the community when they’re not working. Don’t Add to Negative H-2A Program Public Perception About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
Fresh Produce Has Some Traceability Challenges
…Bob Whitaker said there are unique challenges with traceability in all fresh produce that many other industries don’t have. Fresh Produce Has Some Traceability Challenges About the Author Taylor Hillman…
Grow Your Own Christmas Tree
…of Ours. Grow Your Own Christmas Tree If you have the land to grow your own Christmas tree, or even a tree farm, they don’t take a great deal of…
Invasive and Nuisance Shrubs
…plant tolerates shade and drought. It requires little maintenance and pests don’t love it. Unfortunately, Japanese barberry is a favorite habitat for Lyme disease-carrying ticks. It also competes with native…
Edible Plants that Become Invasive
…plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Edible Plants that Become Invasive There are so many great edible plants to have in your garden. But if you don’t…
Evergreen Vine to Avoid Planting
…on This Land of Ours. Evergreen Vine to Avoid Planting Now that we know that there are some aggressive and invasive plants that we don’t want in our garden, or…
Agri View: BFTP-We Have the Right Soil, and Climate to Grow Anything
Everett Griner talks about the United States having the right soil, and climate, to grow anything in today’s Agri View. Everett ponders the question…why we don’t grow certain crops here?…
Severity of NOW Issue Expressed
…were working for the pile and they don’t eat almonds; they eat insects. So moths were coming out of that pile that the birds were going after them.” Machado said…
Getting the Needs of ‘Commercial Organic’ Operations Heard on a National Level
…they’ve got 15 acres, and they were probably the second largest compared to what I have,” said Beck, “and I don’t necessarily want them to be my voice.” Getting the…
Growing Veggies Indoors All Year Long
…year long. Onions and garlic also do well as indoor plants and don’t require a whole lot of attention. Same for tomatoes, lettuce, broccoli, microgreens and sprouts. Before you know…