…born to promote the region but became a gathering place where neighbors could enjoy a fall festival to celebrate the end of the crop season and its harvest. The Palace…
Agri View: Sunflowers – a Different Crop
…hybrid sunflower planting seed are produced in California. The sunflower plant does not require a lot of water. The roots grow deep. Harvest is generally before the hottest part of…
How to Grow Your Own Horseradish
…can be harvested throughout the summer growing season, the horseradish roots begin to store and fatten up in the early fall for an autumn harvest. Two or three plants is…
Almond Update: Reducing Dust Starts with Planning
Harvest is fast approaching and reducing dust during the process should be on the minds of almond growers. The Almond Board of California has done a lot of research into…
Preparing Your Garden for Winter Planting
…to do to prepare for your winter harvest is to make sure to prep the soil so that it doesn’t freeze on your winter crops. Use a thick later of…
Planting for Your Winter Garden Harvest
Cathy Isom lets you know what you should think about planting now to get your garden ready for winter’s harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Planting for…
Poultry Facilities Recognized for Safety Performance
…Perdue Farms Accomac, VA – Processing Trion, GA – Hatchery Monterey, TN – Further Processing Perry, GA Harvest – Processing Beaver Dam, KY Cromwell – Processing Perry, GA – Cook…
Agri View: Domestic Grapes Still in Demand
Everett Griner talks about domestic grapes high in demand in today’s Agri View. Domestic Grapes Still in Demand You know, grapes are one of our smallest crops. If it were…
When to Harvest Meyer Lemons
Cathy Isom completes her series by giving us the right time to harvest Meyer Lemons and what to use them for. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When…
Growing Meyer Lemon Trees Indoors
…branches are very common. These should be pruned away immediately. Tomorrow we look into when to harvest Meyer Lemons, and some of the best uses for them. I’m Cathy Isom……
Farm Futures Releases Crop Production Survey
The growing season has been wide and varied for America’s corn and soybean crops. Harvest seems to be on track for good, but not great yields. That’s according to a…
Fire and Wine: Another Year of Northern California Wildfires
…vintners in the area. Many growers have reported that their vines are in the veraison process, which is most vulnerable time for grapes to be tainted by smoke. The industry…
Growing Elderberries, and How to Utilize Them
…the berries get large enough to begin dropping on the stem, they are ready to harvest, and sometimes, the race with the birds proves the largest challenge. I’m Cathy Isom……
ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed during Harvest
As harvest begins across the country, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) reminds farmers about the importance of taking precautions to ensure treated seed does not enter the grain supply….