…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…
Expensive Fruit You Can Grow at Home
…buying figs, consider growing your own. Figs are easy to plant, they grow well in almost any planting zone, and they require a minimal amount of care. There are many…
Growing the Herb with a Peppery Taste
…in facial steams or baths for oily skin. The dried leaves stimulate the appetite and ease indigestion. Savory can also be used as an antiseptic gargle. When planting Savory in…
Dozens of Californians Appointed to USDA Ag Trade Advisory Committees
…Planting Seeds, the ATAC for Trade in Sweeteners and Sweetener Products, and the ATAC for Trade in Tobacco, Cotton, and Peanuts. Appointees will serve until June 15, 2023, with committees…
Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series Begins June 25
…the Santa Paula seminar, and a presentation on high-density planting, root health, nutrition, and Asian citrus psyllid at the Exeter seminar. There will also be CRB board nomination meetings taking…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance
…will not distort planting decisions. Your total payment-eligible plantings cannot exceed your total 2018 plantings. 2019 MFP-eligible non-specialty crops: alfalfa hay, barley, canola, corn, crambe, dry peas, extra-long staple cotton,…