…and the largest global seed exporter. China is the second largest market for planting seeds after the U.S. According to USDA-FAS, the Chinese seed market was $17.2 billion in 2016….
Planting and Caring for Apple Trees
…care for your very own apple trees. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Planting and Caring for Apple Trees There is definitely a proper way of planting a…
Choosing the Right Apple Tree to Grow
…prefer full sun at least 6 hours a day. More tips for planting and taking good care for your apple trees on tomorrow’s This Land of Ours. I’m Cathy Isom……
How, and When, to Harvest the “Three Sisters”
Cathy Isom has taken you through when to consider gardening, as well as planting, the “Three Sisters”. Now, Cathy walks you through how, and when, to harvest the “Three Sisters”…
How, and Best Time, to Plant the “Three Sisters”
…Ours. How, and Best Time, to Plant the “Three Sisters” When planting The Three Sisters: corn, beans, and squash, it’s important to wait until after there is any threat of…
Consider the “Three Sisters” for Your Garden
…by companion planting. It’s a unique technique because each can aid each other in some way. Beans fix fertilizing nitrogen into the soil. The corn stalks supply stakes for the…
Seldom Thought About but Easy to Grow
…we use constantly. Hand planting garlic in the vegetable garden. Autumn gardening. The amazing thing is that garlic is relatively easy to grow, and in fact, it can be done…
Agri View: Sunflowers – a Different Crop
…hybrid sunflower planting seed are produced in California. The sunflower plant does not require a lot of water. The roots grow deep. Harvest is generally before the hottest part of…
Preparing Your Garden for Winter Planting
…on This Land of Ours. Preparing Your Garden for Winter Planting August is the best time to get your garden ready for winter planting. But first you’ll want to consider…
Planting for Your Winter Garden Harvest
Cathy Isom lets you know what you should think about planting now to get your garden ready for winter’s harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Planting for…
Agri View: Wild Hog Eradication Methods
…planting time. In most places, that is early to late Spring. Officials that are using helicopters are pleased with the results, but they say that hunting, by professionals and club…
Cotton Growers Prepare for 2018 Producer Information Exchange Tour
…provide perspective on the fundamentals of production. Participants are able to ask questions regarding things like fertilization, planting, irrigation and pest control in-person, and then take that information back to…
ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed during Harvest
…recommendations to assist those involved in the process of treating, handling, transporting, or planting treated seeds. These recommendations can be found in a number of new and redesigned communication resources….
USDA Opens Election Period for Seed Cotton Program
…the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, farm owners with generic base acres and recent planting history of covered commodities have a one-time opportunity to allocate all of the generic base…