…propagator. A few weeks before the last frost date, after the ground has thawed, the roots can be planted. They perform best in moist but well-draining soil and thrive on…
Preparing Your Garden for Winter Planting
…to do to prepare for your winter harvest is to make sure to prep the soil so that it doesn’t freeze on your winter crops. Use a thick later of…
Agri View: Scholarships for Agriculture Students
…a graduate who specializes in soil building, and vegetation management. Any 4 years in agriculture is a career with a good future. Any scholarship is good for any student….anywhere. That’s…
USDA Adds New Tools, Resources to Farmers.gov to Aid Producers
…into how other producers address challenges in running successful agricultural operations, A soil health webpage, where producers can read about the soil health management practices offered by USDA, and An…
Farming Groups Call for Swift Farm Bill Passage
…soil and water conservation, trade promotion and more depend on swift passage. “America’s farmers and ranchers persevere even in the toughest times, but the farm economy has gone from bad…
Water Works: Deficit Irrigation in Processing Tomatoes
…help produce the desired characteristics. “The issue will be, of course, that individual fields will vary somewhat in this mostly because of the various textures of soils from clays to…
Growing Meyer Lemon Trees Indoors
…potting soil, with particular attention to having a well-draining structure, and regular feeding. In the springtime, trees should be transitioned outside only when temperatures stop regularly dipping below 50 degrees,…
New State Authority Over Local Waters a Boon to Farmers and Ranchers
…farming and ranching activities shouldn’t get tangled in bureaucratic red tape. Even so, only two states today―Michigan and New Jersey―have authority to issue permits to allow landowners to move soil…
Deadline Approaches for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…will use updated soil rental rates to make annual rental payments, reflecting current values. It will not offer incentive payments as part of the new signup. USDA will not open…
Growing Elderberries, and How to Utilize Them
…jellies, even wines! Even the flowers are edible, and they make a delicious tea. They are easy to grow, don’t mind wet areas and can deal with subpar soil. The…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
…are as follows: The Napa County Resource Conservation District (RCD) will promote soil health assessments and field trial monitoring to support soil health management system adoption in California’s North Coast…
NACD Sends Letter to Farm Bill Conference Committee
…abundant food and fiber supply in the world. Additionally, farm bill conservation programs support producers’ ability to conserve natural resources and improve soil health and water quality. With continued difficulties…
Water Works: Maximizing Soil Moisture
…about a project he has been closely involved with related to maximizing soil moisture and ultimately reducing overall water usage. “AquiMax is a soil amendment that helps with water management….
NCGA Seeking Good Steward Nominations
…farm of demonstrating the economic and conservation value of soil management.” This year anyone can nominate a candidate for recognition if they are a corn grower member of the association….