Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering American Farmland Trust and the NRCS studying the economic…
Using Water Troughs for a Garden
…for areas that have poor soil, and, easier to weed and tend to get fewer weeds. Pinterest Some of the disadvantages: they’re heavy after you fill them with soil, the…
An ARS Focus on the Northern Plains: Finding New Ways to Beef Up Our Cattle
…supplements, seeding pastures with legumes to add nitrogen to the soil, applying low levels of fertilizer, stimulating new grass growth with prescribed burning and adjusting stocking rates in response to…
Growing Big, Red, Juicy, Beefsteak Tomatoes
…slower to grow and mature. Tomatoes are notoriously thirsty, so you’ll need to water them regularly. Try to keep the soil evenly moist. This prevents diseases such as blossom end…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
…most growers see ants as pests,” said Madison Sankovitz, Ph.D. Candidate at UC Riverside. “My research is mainly centered around examining how ants are beneficial to soil and soil ecosystems.”…
Prune Harvest Around The Corner, Considerations from UCCE
…infection over a wet winter. Soil applied nitrogen, especially after September, is vulnerable to leaching because of limited root activity. Soil applied potassium (K) should be banded in the fall….
Farmers Prevented from Planting Crops on More than 19 Million Acres
…supported planting of cover crops on fields where farmers were not able to plant because of their benefits in preventing soil erosion, protecting water quality and boosting soil health. The…
Knowing How to Germinate Seeds for Your Garden
…eggshells, or other mediums to hold the seeds during germination. There are four germination methods, figure out which one works best for you. Whether its in soil, using the submersion…
Downward Pressure on Prices for Processing Tomatoes
…the amount of soil moisture in the area and having minimal disease pressure. Despite a positive growing season thus far, there may be some issues when it comes to pricing….
Easy to Grow Exotic and Flavorful Cabbage
…well if you sow the seeds during the spring, while the soil remains cool. To harvest in the fall, you would plant another crop during late summer. This type of…
Easy, Quick Way to Water Your Garden
…at any time. The soil and plants around it will form a suction when they need more water. If the soil is dry, water will seep from the underground reservoir….
Plants That Grow Best in the Shade
…they will tolerate a considerable amount of shade, especially in hot climates. Flat-leaf and Italian parsley grow best with rich, moist soil and light shade. Cilantro will quickly bolt and…
Rural Broadband Will Boost Economy, Improve Sustainability and Animal Welfare
…farmers to apply less water, protect soil health and precisely plant seeds, which also helps farmers save money. “After we collect this data, we must transfer it from our machines…
Growing Onions from Seed Has Benefits
…a long germination and growing period. They’re commonly started off indoors before being transplanted later. Place no more than 3 onion seeds in each module or pot. Firm the soil…