…citrus juice to line your garden. Another way to fend off chickens, consider using the following ground cover methods: landscaping fabric, mesh or netting, stones, and ground cover plants. I’m…
Growing Big, Red, Juicy, Beefsteak Tomatoes
…number of varieties to choose from, such as Beefmaster, Big Beef, Brandywine, Corazon, and Aunt Ruby’s German Green. Most varieties can be sown under cover 6 weeks before the last…
Wasps are Beneficial Insects for Your Garden
…Unfortunately for us, wasps are attracted to open cans of soda pop, fruit juice, fallen apples beneath fruit trees, and other sweet foods. Be sure to cover drinks and open…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
…with ants and termites, wheat crops increased by 30 percent compared to those that did not have the insects. “There have been a handful of studies showing that ants can…
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…areas, first appearing in crops in 2016 in Stanislaus County. Rijal has been doing BMSB research since then. Rijal hosted a gathering of farmers and pest control advisers Aug. 13, 2019,…
Navigating the ‘Re-Hemption’ of North America
…a lot of oilseed crops and we’re not growing a lot of the fiber crops that you would find say in Colorado,” said Quick. “So, that’s where we are with…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
…and the Work Group, visit our website. Quick facts about Chlorpyrifos Chlorpyrifos is used to control pests on a variety of crops, including alfalfa, almonds, citrus, cotton, grapes and walnuts. It…
You Can Help Bring Back the Bee Population
…to America in the 1600s. Pumpkin flower being pollinated According to a Cornell University study published in 2012, crops pollinated by honeybees and other insects contributed $29 billion to United…
Farmers Prevented from Planting Crops on More than 19 Million Acres
…time in 2017. To help make cover crops a more viable option, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) adjusted the haying and grazing date of cover crops, and USDA’s Natural Resources…
Growing Your Own Brussel Sprouts
…grow them from seed. Seeds are best started off under cover in modular seedling trays. Depending on the variety, you can start sowing as early as February. Brussels sprouts are…
The Western View: Insects Repelled by Unfamiliar Odors
…for something to repel swede midge, a tiny fly that is becoming a major problem for Northeastern growers of cabbage-family crops. They found that particular essential oils – garlic, spearmint,…
Gene Editing in Organic Production?
…signed an executive order that will streamline the approval process for biologically engineered crops and other agricultural technologies. Ibach noted that expanding on organic regulations to include gene editing would…
Currency Realignment Bill Could Boost Farm Economy
…make our exports more competitive around the world. Our farmers deserve a chance to earn a fair profit on their crops,” said Senator Hawley. About the Author Brian German Facebook…
Making Your Own Fermented Pickles
…your own fermented pickles is easy. All you have to do is harvest your pickles, wash them, and drop them in a saltwater solution, and cover them. After that, nature…