…plantings means more leaf mass to cover the soil and keep it moist. Time your harvest. Think ahead to how you’ll be using those veggies and try to target your…
Great Reasons to Grow Baby Vegetables
…take their nutrients from the top 4 inches of soil. So, even if your soil isn’t 8-12 inches deep as it should be for best yields, you can still have…
Hemp Holds Value for Organic Growers
…an opportunity to reclaim some soils that have become boggy, or soils that have demonstrated elevated levels of alkali. “We can disc those plants back under the soil and those…
Utilizing the Three-Sisters Planting Method
…leaves shade the soil to reduce weeds and keep the soil moist. This sister’s prickly nature deters pests away from the produce. You’ll need plenty of space to utilize this…
Preventing Horn Growth in Dairy Cows Through Genome Editing
…health and welfare of dairy cows. Courtesy: Alison Van Eenennaam “Farmers would like to have polled animals, but at the moment the elite sires that are genetic superstars of the…
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
…assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. Source: USDA…
Magical Wintertime Flower Famous for its Dark Past
…resemble a rose, but it’s actually a member of the buttercup family. It thrives in seasons of dying light and cold, frozen soil. They’re frost-resistant and range anywhere from pale…
Herbs That Do Best When Grown in the Shade
…aggressive growth habit. Parsley: works best in a container with well-drained soil. But bring it indoors when it gets too cold. Chives: Very easy to grow and requires little maintenance….
Citrus Grower Offer Extended
…bactericide to treat their trees. Combined with sound agronomic practices, preventive treatments with Mycoshield are proven to suppress HLB (or citrus greening) and offer the best way to ensure healthy,…
The Reality of the Beef Checkoff
…nutrition and health, championing handling and safety, or engaging consumers, together they each play an important role in driving beef demand, both here in the United States as well in…
How to Make Your Own Olive Oil
Cathy Isom explains the health benefits, as well as what you need to master making your own olive oil. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to Make…
Highlighting the Value of Pistachios Through Community Engagement
…said Matoian. Miss California 2019 and official APG Ambassador, Eileen Kim was also on-hand to interact with the community to talk about the role pistachios can play in a healthy…
Things You Shouldn’t Throw into the Compost Bin
Composting is critical to your soil health, and gardening. Cathy Isom has a list of some things you shouldn’t throw into the compost bin. That’s coming up on This Land…
ARS and U.S. Army Join Forces to Revitalize Soil with Paper
…these issues. Their research focused on evaluating the use of pulverized or finely ground paper as a soil amendment to improve soil health and the ability to establish desirable native…