…friend to make it happen, according to a legal brief filed in the case. The land was being tilled in preparation for planting when an Army Corps of Engineers field…
Sunflowers as a Crop and Garden Flower
…Many gardeners use sunflowers as living fences. It’s recommended planting them about six inches apart around the garden or even between beds. Another popular sunflower function is acting as a…
Agri View: Who Started Farming?
…fruits and vegetables. And, the original planting of clover, alfalfa, and other small grains. But, most of the crops that fed the people originated with the Indians. Wild game was…
Labor Shortages Continue to Plague California
…overcome the shortages by planting crops that can be mechanically harvested or simply require less labor. With peak season just around the corner, it has caused some growers to think…
Tomato Harvest Slowly Gains Momentum
…planting, June and July heat waves whose effects have yet to be determined, and the strong dollar holding down exports. In its most recent report, issued two months ago, the…
Valuable Crops to Consider Growing
…But the simplest way to sell lavender is as dried flower bouquets. A one-acre planting can produce about 12,000 bouquets per year, which are worth $10 each or more on…
Many Other Ways to Save Bees
In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom told you what the best plants were to plant to attract and feed bees. Aside from planting, Cathy lets you know there other many ways…
Protecting Pollinators Through New Certification Program
…such as plants with pity-stems for cavity-nesting bees, undisturbed ground to provide cover for soil-nesting bees, and planting butterfly host plants. Incorporating comprehensive pest management strategies that include non-chemical practices…
Mid-South Cotton Producers to See San Joaquin Valley Agriculture
…their farming efficiency by 1) gaining new perspectives in such fundamental practices as land preparation, planting, fertilization, pest control, irrigation and harvesting; and 2) observing firsthand the unique ways in…
Pollinator Partnership’s 10th Annual Pollinator Week
…the Congressional Pollinator Protection Caucus to engage policy makers in the Capitol. P2 will be hosting an employee-planting day on June 21 at Noosa Yoghurt’s farm in Bellvue, Co., as…
Feed a Bee Announces Coast-to-Coast Recipients for $500,000 Pollinator Forage Initiative
…to restore its Butterfly and Pollinator Garden. (PRNewsfoto/Bayer) Earlier this year, Bayer announced its latest Feed a Bee initiative to facilitate forage plantings in every state by the end of…
Agri View: Weather is Important for Crop Outlook
…for cotton and grain farmers back in early April. In storage supplies of all crops was above average and early planting intentions from the March survey was higher than expected….
National Weed Your Garden Day
…keep all weeds away from young plants. It is okay to plant your plants closely together to leave less room for weed growth. make sure the soil weed-free before planting….
USDA Announces Farm to School Grant Awards
…local foods, offering taste tests to children, buying equipment, planting school gardens and organizing field trips to agricultural operations, Long said. State and local agency interest and engagement in community…