…Roots allowed to stay in standing water will rot. Pour water over the soil until you see water running out of the bottom of the pot. Check the soil in your…
Keeping The Table Olive Industry Alive Through Mechanization
…to produce them competitively given the soil water situation,” said Ferguson. “We’re going to go down fighting and hopefully we don’t go down.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Plants That Take a Lot of Heat and Still Bloom Through Dry Spells
…attracts hummingbirds. There’s one drought-tolerant plant that has it all, and that’s Lavender. It looks beautiful and is as tough as nails (except in soggy soil). Enjoy the blue, lavender, purple,…
Producers Have Until July 23 to Apply for CRP General
…nation’s working lands.” CRP supports producers and landowners in establishing long-term, resource-conserving plant species. Approved grasses and trees help to improve water quality, control soil erosion, and bolster wildlife habitats….
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
…to address the impacts of drought and other natural resource challenges. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is making funding assistance available through Conservation Incentive Contracts. The contracts are a…
New Pandemic Cover Crop Program to Assist Growers
…cover crop systems,” RMA Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy said in a press release. “Producers use cover crops to improve soil health and gain other agronomic benefits, and this program will…
Essential Steps for Starting Your First Vegetable Garden
…step is choosing the layout of your garden and what crops will grow well together. For the best harvest, your vegetable garden needs the best soil you can give it….
MSOB: Improving Soil Health Supports Beneficial Nematodes
…populations in check. Shaw has been actively engaged in researching ways to improve populations of beneficial nematodes in the soil. Adding organic material to soils, cover cropping, and reduced tillage…
Just a Few Helpful Tips for Growing Great Strawberries
Some helpful tips for growing great strawberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Strawberries bed covered with protective mesh from birds. / Shutterstock Aside from good soil, steady water,…
Collard Greens are Incredibly Agreeable Plants to Grow
…are rich in vitamins and minerals and also have a lot of fiber and a notable amount of protein. Collard greens grow great when they have full sun, rich soil…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvesting Offers A Multitude of Benefits
…can also help improve soil health and reduce tree water stress. ABC identified off-ground harvesting as a research priority based on the number of benefits it can provide. “We also…
Great Items to Use in the Garden Instead of Plastic
…Buy your soil and mulch in bulk, instead of buying dozens of smaller bags. Use a metal watering can instead of a plastic one that’s likely to break or crack…
Conservation Innovation Supported by Significant Investment from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is investing up to $15 million to help support conservation innovation. The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program helps farmers…
How You Can Grow an Avocado Tree from the Pit
…its energies into new growth. Once the seedling has several new roots and thick leaves plant the seed in potting soil, in a sunny spot, and water well as it…