…costs, labor availability, the global fertilizer market, and more. The letter says, “The supply chains that are critical for inputs and sales of goods face multiple and simultaneous challenges, leading…
Caring for Your Homegrown Pineapple Plant
…planting, there’s no need to fertilize your plants. Then, you can add a liquid fertilizer. Fish emulsion or seaweed extract are two excellent choices. Dilute the fertilizer and use a…
Caring for Your Guava Tree Once You Get it in Soil
…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…
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…
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
A recent finding from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has determined that certain fertilizer imports are causing harm to American industries. The decision comes after an investigation into imports…
Research Grant of $10 Million Will Support Dairy Industry’s Net Zero Initiative
…project includes evaluating the use of manure products as fertilizer to potentially expand its use. “Part of what we’re looking at is the macronutrient content. We’re particularly interested in that…
How to Care and Plant a Sweet Treat, Sugar Cane
…and add a well-balanced fertilizer to the soil when the stem starts to sprout. If your sugarcane is an ornamental, you may want to prune it to shape in spring…
Growing a Sweet Crop of Berries in a Small Garden Space
…containers daily to be sure it stays moist but not wet. In windy or hot conditions, plants might even need watering twice a day. Choose an organic fertilizer designed for…
Items to Cross Off the Garden To-Do List This Month
…is to feed the soil around them. If you’re growing potatoes and corn, hill up soil and top dress with a high nitrogen fertilizer. Now is the right time to…