…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…
Plant Fruit Trees in Your Yard
…harvest. In terms of food production, this is fantastic news because trees don’t require nearly as much attention as raised bed gardens. Planting fruit trees provides tons of food over…
USDA Invests in Projects to Spur Innovation in Grazing Lands, Organic Systems and Soil Health
…cover crop selection, planting dates, roller type, planter modifications and termination methods lead to the most successful organic no-till outcomes for soil health, corn and soybean yields and farm profitability….
Planting for Your Fall Harvest
You want to harvest vegetables year round? Cathy Isom tells us what you should think about planting right now for your Fall harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of…
A Healthy Delicious Look at Cashews
…phosphorus, copper, iron, and selenium. An ounce of cashew is about 157 calories per one ounce serving. Since cashew requires a frost-free tropical climate, planting in the US is limited…
ARC-PLC Educational Tool Available for Cotton Farms
…based on a producer’s planting history. The educational tool can be viewed at https://www.afpc.tamu.edu/tools/cotton-base. Developed by Texas A&M University, the tool is for educational purposes only, and by using the…