…not to allow sunburn. “It’s effective not only to guarantee a drier condition but also better penetration of any fungicide that is applied,” Torres noted. Whether it is organic or…
Squaring Off Against the Unknown, California Hemp Grower Bets Big
…by a coalition of farmers excited for the California hemp industry to develop, planting 100 certified acres of organic hemp in Los Angeles County with aims to expand further. As…
Get Rid of Grasshoppers the Organic Way
Cathy Isom has a few interesting tips about getting rid of grasshoppers in your garden the organic way. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Grasshoppers can be a…
Eggshells in Your Garden-Myths Busted
…if added to your garden. Such as claim # 1 – Claim #1: Adding eggshells is the ideal organic pest control solution for soft-bodied insects like slugs and snails. The…
Plants That Enrich Your Garden Soil
…of Ours. Plants That Enrich Your Garden Soil When it comes to enriching the soil in your garden, instead of turning to chemicals and or even organic fertilizers, try using…
Industrial Hemp Grower Sees Crop as A Boom for California Agriculture
…Collins is the President of SoCal Farms, which recently planted 100 certified acres of organic hemp in Antelope Valley. As an alfalfa and cotton grower, Collins sees the availability of…
Corteva™ Separates from DowDuPont to Form Leading Pure-Play Agriculture Company
…development facilities and more than 65 active ingredients. “As a new, independent agriculture company, we are intently focused on disciplined investment in innovation to deliver above market organic revenue growth…
Strawberry Mite Control Helped by Lesser-known Predator
…control mites with natural predators. “Actually over the years we have come to make that a standard practice,” General Manager Dave Peck said. “Whether we are growing organic or conventional, we…
U.S. Organic Sales Hit $50 Billion for the First Time
…Organic Trade Association (OTA), the organic market set a new record of nearly $52.5 billion in sales. The sales number represents a 6.3 percent increase from the previous year. “Organic…
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Pays Dividends to American Farmers and Exporters
…Healthy, natural, organic, and ethnic food categories are new and have been well received by retailers. The following are a few examples of healthier food products from the United States…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-28-19
…warmer weather, but the May storms have kept a pest at bay for strawberry growers. Also, in today’s show, the importance of beekeepers participating in new bee safety programs, organic…
Ways to Avoid Wasting Your Bountiful Harvest
…they’ll accept fresh produce. Or, check in with your neighbors. There are plenty of folks who don’t grow gardens but wouldn’t mind some fresh yellow squash for dinner. Organic Baked…
New Agricultural Video Series to Train the Next Generation Debuts
…robotics. Some of the vegetable crops that are highlighted in the agricultural video series include conventional and organic processing tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce and other leafy greens, onions, and sweet corn. …
Popular Houseplant with Survival Skills
…of Ours. Popular Houseplant with Survival Skills Organic hydroponic Devils ivy grow with LED Light Indoor farm, If you’re looking for a houseplant that’s virtually hard to kill off, then…