…the more structured space a raised bed provides. Raised vegetable garden beds are more productive and easier to maintain than traditional garden plots. Kale – you can easily cover your…
Helping Producers Aid Monarch Butterfly
…erosion, simple tweaks to restoration plant lists or timing of management practices can yield big benefits for monarchs. NRCS helps producers cover part of the costs for adopting these practices…
Geaux Time: Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show Kicks Off in New Orleans
…and attend a wide range of engaging events. This includes live cattle handling demonstrations and the popular Cattlemen’s College, a series of educational sessions that cover topics like herd management,…
Participation Encouraged for the 2019 Labor Survey
…for meaningful immigration and labor reform for a number of years. Farmers and ranchers have been making changes to production practices such as converting to less labor-intensive crops and investing…
ARS Microscopy Research Helps Unravel the Workings of a Major Honey Bee Pest
…produced by the ARS Electron and Confocal Microscopy Unit in Beltsville, Maryland is on the cover of today’s journal. Varroa mites have been widely thought to feed on the hemolymph, of…
WTO Sides with the U.S. on Chinese Agriculture Subsidies
…crops when prices fall to a government-announced minimum, inflating the price of certain Chinese commodities and distorting market conditions to appear as though Chinese farmers should increase production. In an…
Well-Known Uesugi Farms Closing Doors
…“winding down” operations and not planting for 2019. The company produces a multitude of crops including peppers, corn, and pumpkins. General Manager Pete Aiello is a friend of AgNet West, and last…
USDA Seeking Public Input on Wetland Determination Guidance
…current policy, but they are added to the regulation for transparency. Clarifying that determinations do not have to cover the entire farm tract, but only the area of the farm…
Growing the Enchanted Chamomile Plant
…They like warm, loose soil, so keep their little pots at around 70 degrees for ideal germination rates. Cover the seeds with just 1/4 inch of soil and keep it…
EU Won’t Include Agriculture In Trade Talks With U.S.
…Indeed, many trade lawyers believe that the EU’s trade deals do not comply with World Trade Organization rules because they do not cover “substantially all trade.” NPPC has been the…
Plan the Perfect Canning Garden
…small, and pick one or two crops that are your favorites. Tomatoes and green beans are the most commonly canned items, but cucumbers, carrots, and corn are also popular and…
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
…three crops accounted for just under $18 billion, or approximately 36 percent of the overall total. Strawberries made significant gains in value, coming in as the fourth most valuable crop…
Plant a Garden Specifically for Canning
…and your family can enjoy it later. It’s best to plan a canning garden around exactly what you’d like to preserve. Starting with a plan and knowing your crops’ purpose,…
Plenty of Agriculture Trade Opportunities for U.S. and Europe
…a European perspective on trade and agriculture. Key issues, such as geographic indicators for dairy products and the approval of genetically modified crops, still separate the United States and the…