…hay, compost, or grass clippings. Guava are heavy feeders, so fertilize them once every month or so. Use a well-balanced fertilizer or one with a slightly higher nitrogen reading. To…
MSOB: Questions to Answer in Future Biological Research
…are going to be pairing biologicals with our fertility management to help make sure that fertilizer, when we apply it, gets into the plant, as opposed to lost with the…
Consumer Food Prices Up Slightly Again
The monthly Consumer Price Index shows a further increase in food prices. The food index increased 0.4 percent in August after larger increases in recent months. The food at home…
Meat Institute: Scapegoating Industry Does Not Help Consumer
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) claimed the Secretary of Agriculture’s transparent attempts to scapegoat the meat and poultry industry to shift blame for inflationary prices will not help consumers….
White House Points to Meat Processors for High Consumer Prices
The Biden administration has identified four major meat processors as being largely responsible for increased consumer prices. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and National Economic Council Director Brian Deese recently released…
Ag Groups Voice Concern Over Revision of WOTUS Rule
…limiting jurisdiction over certain wetlands and non-navigable tributaries. AFBF was joined by the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Fertilizer Institute, National Milk Producers Federation, and Agricultural Retailers Association in the…
Rising Rail Freight Costs Squeezing Farmers and Ranchers Incomes
…in rail fuel prices, but that’s primarily a recovery from COVID-19-related price drops linked to reduced consumption in early 2020. In the first half of 2021, the prices have all…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering nationwide high gas and diesel prices, how to score…
Latest Ag Economy Barometer Released
…On the August survey, 39 percent of respondents said they expect input prices to rise by eight percent or more, up from 30 percent who felt that way both in…
USDA Offers New Insurance Option for Split-Apply Nitrogen
…nitrogen, growers make multiple fertilizer applications during the growing season rather than providing all of the crop’s nitrogen requirements with a single treatment before or during planting. RMA Acting Administrator…
September Chores for Getting the Garden Winter-Ready
…is infested with bugs. Reseed any bare patches in your lawn and also apply fertilizer. It’s also a good time for beekeepers to check on beehive production and storage for…
Growing One of the Tastiest Tropical Fruits on the Planet
…out as rose-colored before transitioning to dark green. Though it is fussy, if you care for it properly, with the right growing conditions and plenty of fertilizer, it will reward…
One of the Earliest Cultivated Plants in Human History
…in your particular climate. Although planting by seed is not very reliable, it can be a fun experiment and is great for kids. Date palms need good amounts of fertilizer….
Trade Commission Finds That Fertilizer Imports Are Harming U.S. Industry
…would remain in effect for five years. AFBF has warned that any additional tariffs on UAN imports would be troublesome for producers. Prices for fertilizer products have been steadily increasing…