…fire risk. Believe it or not, there are plenty of plants that have natural fire resistance. There are also plants more prone to burning. Protect your property perimeter by planting…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
…prices remain so stable despite volatility in the farm economy this year and severe weather hampering planting and harvest,” Newton added. The centerpiece on most Thanksgiving tables – the turkey…
Plants Best at Repelling Mosquitoes
…Mosquitoes are annoying insects that can plague your backyard barbecues and also pose serious health risks. Unfortunately, humans have an aroma that attracts mosquitoes. To avoid them, try planting some…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Shareable Resources Were Just The Beginning, Part 1
…lease and procure planting, harvesting, transportation and storage resources through an online marketplace. This episode of Voices of the Valley is a special two-parter. Tune in next week to hear…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…seed, temperate japonica rice, triticale, upland cotton, and wheat. MFP assistance for these non-specialty crops is based on a single county payment rate multiplied by a farm’s total plantings of…
Nourishing Winter Plants for Birds
…more. A more natural way of helping is to consider planting some plants for birds that they can eat from all winter long. Many attractive plants will not only help…
Attracting Wildlife to Your Garden
…and insects is by planting flowers that they love to pollinate. Growing lots of different varieties means that you will have color and aroma from early spring until late fall….
Why Fall is the Best Time to Plant Trees
…basic tree planting rules should apply. First, with any tree at any time, the planting hole should be roughly twice the diameter of the pot holding the tree. The depth…
Significant Support for Farm Workforce Modernization Act
…on hired farmworkers to help with planting, harvest, milking cows, and other essential tasks. But across the country, it has become exceedingly difficult to find legal, qualified workers,” said Vice…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
…the program later this week after being published in the Federal Register. “We said we’d get it done in time for producers to make planting decisions for 2020 and we…
Cultivating Shallots from Your Garden
…If you’re short on space, consider planting shallots in a container. A small 8-inch container can accommodate at most three sets. Shallots are an ideal companion plant for a multitude…
Utilizing the Three-Sisters Planting Method
Pinterest While there are many different types of companion planting, this method has been used for centuries by the Iroquois indians. Cathy Isom explains the Three- Sisters Planting method. That’s…
How to Rid Your Garden of Potato Bugs
…in preventative measures, such as taking a close look at plants daily, planting resistant cultivars, and protecting your plants with a thin netting or row cover. Potato beetles can also…
Herbs That Do Best When Grown in the Shade
…consider planting in that shady spot in your garden. Mint, as well as its cousin Lemon Balm. Both are fast-growing perennials that are best relegated to containers because of their…