…for a bee garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A garden full of bright, seasonal flowers can nourish your local bees through every season. Consider planting these…
Farmers Prevented from Planting Crops on More than 19 Million Acres
…deadlines, which are for spring-seeded crops in many locations. Other Prevented Planting Indicators In addition to acreage reports filed with FSA, producers with crop insurance coverage for prevented planting file…
Growing Your Own Brussel Sprouts
…a hardy crop that can grow in most locations. Ideally your chosen site will receive between 5-6 hours of sunlight every day. Companion planting is a great way to encourage…
Spider Repelling Plants for the Home
…will deter spiders as well as other bugs and insects. If you want to keep spiders out of your garden, try planting onions. Red spiders, often called spider mites, can…
Easy to Grow Exotic and Flavorful Cabbage
…resistant to disease. Blues F1: An early season variety that’s perfect for planting in the spring. It has blue-green leaves and is resistant to disease as well as bolting. This…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…those crops are planted in 2019. A producer’s total payment-eligible plantings cannot exceed total 2018 plantings. County payment rates range from $15 to $150 per acre, depending on the impact…
Pima Preference in California Cotton Acreage Increase
…in Washington, D.C. “In California, planting started a little behind schedule due to rain and cooler spring temperatures. Weather conditions in May slowed crop progress and led to concerns of…
Some Things You Can Use as Strawberry Planters
…be the best option. The strawberry tube is an easy, do-it-yourself project—even for a beginner! You need pipes, a drill, and your strawberry planting supplies. A 15-inch hanging basket can…
Flowers to Plant That Attract Hummingbirds
…a tasty meal. Planting flowers that attract Hummingbirds is a smart idea because when Hummingbirds find a “friendly” landscape, they will return year after year. Additionally, if your landscaping provides…
How Often Should You Be Watering Your Plants
…your garden, it is important to do research before planting. You’ll especially want to know when or if any of the plants will have higher water requirements. It is essential…
USDA Adds Flexibility for Cover Crop Management in Crop Year 2020
…that insurance will attach at time of planting the insured crop. Cover crop management practices are covered by Good Farming Practice provisions, and the guidelines are no longer a requirement…
Growing Wildflowers Attracts Pollinators All Year
…don’t need special soil or mulch or even digging. Typically, planting wildflowers involves spreading seeds over the desired area and walking around on it to make sure the seeds get…
Growing Perfect Peaches in Colder Climates
…location with harsh winters, but keeping your tree alive also involves selecting the right area for planting and preventing exposure to rapidly changing temperatures. Keeping a peach tree alive is…
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…