…that focuses on reaching out to at-risk youth at the center. In Ohio, the Ohio Valley CTC FFA chapter will be working with Adams County Soil and Water to create…
Harvesting Technology at the World Ag Expo
…their crops the same while reducing their water use by 20 to 25 percent and of course protecting the nitrates in the soil.” During the press conference afterward, Johansson noted…
Growing Your Own Potatoes
…keep soil temperatures and final frost dates in mind. Plant seed potatoes with the cut side down, in rows that are 3 inches deep and 10 inches apart. Subsequent rows…
Giving Your Garden a Head Start
…months, now may be the time to add more compost and rotted manure to your soil and give your plants the best soil to grow in. And, fruit trees, grapevines,…
Springtime Vegetables to Start Indoors Now
…year, about the 3rd or fourth week of February is ideal time to plant them directly in the soil. You could also plant lettuce, chard, cabbage, and onions outdoors. Just…
Veggies for Raised Garden Beds
…growth and bright, tender stalks. Parsnips need nutrient-dense soil that’s loose enough to grow long and strong in. Give these sweet roots a raised bed of rich soil and watch…
Helping Producers Aid Monarch Butterfly
…the ground to sustain the remaining butterflies, and milkweeds to feed their caterpillars.” While many of the conservation practices that NRCS recommends may target improving grazing lands or reducing soil…
Combat Common Weed Threats to Tree Nuts to Maximize Yields
…they breach the soil surface with pre-emergent products such as Alion® herbicide from Bayer. Pre-emergent herbicides prevent normal weed seed germination and development, killing them before or as they emerge…
Growing the Enchanted Chamomile Plant
…They like warm, loose soil, so keep their little pots at around 70 degrees for ideal germination rates. Cover the seeds with just 1/4 inch of soil and keep it…
Consider Natural Irrigation for your Garden
…rainwater that accumulates in low spots, driveway runoffs, or roof catchments, for example, can be slowed, spread and soaked into the soil of your garden bed rather than draining away….
Almond Matters: Orchard Planting Considerations
…typically begin about a year in advance of planting to ensure the variety that is desired will be available and allow enough time to perform the necessary soil preparations. Once…
Producing Grapes on Marginal Land Research
…resistance and good tolerance to drought conditions. Those rootstocks included 1616c, Schwarzmann, 140Ru, Ramsey and 1103P. There are several other issues in the soils he is looking at, including boron…
Planning Ahead for Your Spring Garden
…actual work begins in the months ahead, now is the time to start thinking about finding the right plants and getting a good line on soil, mulch, and all the…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
…producers another tool against soil-borne pests. The process is called biosolorization. Using the sun to solarize soil is nothing new but the process which covers the ground with a plastic…