…saver, and works well on balconies and smaller patios. Some crops that will do very well in hanging baskets include: Cherry Tomatoes, Leaf Lettuce, Strawberries, Peas, Peppers, Spinach, Cucumbers, Parsley,…
Tips for Starting a Hanging Basket Garden
…crops, such as peppers and tomatoes, love sunlight. While other crops, such as peas and lettuce, prefer cooler temperatures. Also, consider which time of year you plant specific crops. Choose…
Farm Groups Ask President, Congress for Disaster Relief
…critical funds needed to plant this year’s crops absent some form of federal relief. “Farms across the country endured an incredibly difficult year in 2018 and the trend continues in…
Weak Honey Bee Colonies May Fail From Cold Exposure During Shipping
…and shipped across the country multiple times to pollinate crops like California almonds. But within days of arrival, some of these colonies will have few if any honey bees left…
Why Create a Window Box Garden
…boxes are deep enough to give the crops you plant room to grow. If you go with root crops, larger boxes are a must. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content CIR…
Identify and Stop Tomato Pests
…one of the most popular garden crops. So it’s natural to want to protect them at all costs. Knowing what type of tomato pest is attacking your garden is the…
Conservation Stewardship Program Applications Due by May 10
…of productive agricultural and forest land enrolled.” Other changes to the program include increased payment rates for certain conservation activities, such as cover crops and resource-conserving crop rotations. The program…
Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
…effective and economical way to protect their crops against damaging pests and diseases,” said ASTA VP, Government and Regulatory Affairs Jane DeMarchi. “Using treated seeds helps with more uniform stands,…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…under authorities of the 2014 Farm Bill. Specialty Crop Block Grant Program: On March 7, 2019, AMS announced the availability of approximately $70 million for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program….
Almond Update: Industry Standards Led to Produce Safety Rule Discretion
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced an enforcement discretion policy for certain crops under the requirements of the Produce Safety Rule portion of the Food Safety Modernization Act…
Almond Matters: Sustainable Practices Improve Overall Industry
…been able to do otherwise and we were actually one of the few crops who were able to credibly provide information countering to what others were saying,” Ludwig noted. Listen…
Finding Cover Crops That Work for Producers
https://youtu.be/Vft8f-CMA10 Another cover crops field day at the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Lockeford Plant Materials Center (PMC) demonstrated how research is finding ways to make cover crops work for all…
More California Asparagus Acres Going Under
…want to say closer to 40,000 acres of (California) asparagus,” Klein said. “Now you’re looking at about 2,000 acres. People are just getting out for less labor-intensive crops.” This year, Klein…
AFBF Concerned about Labor, Trade if Border Closed
…their workers to arrive on time, ready to help tend and harvest this year’s crops. We are hopeful the administration will take concrete steps to ensure that H-2A workers can…