AGRICULTURE & FARM NEWS
The Illusion
Is it just me, or do skeptics of GMO crops just like to consume products that have been treated with more pesticides? We hear about the marketing schemes touting non-GMO, organic, gluten-free, sustainable agriculture, or [...]
Foliar Fertilization of Pecans in the Desert Southwest
Although Georgia has been one of the leading states in pecan production, several states in the west have become top pecan-producers, including Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Over the past several decades changing economic [...]
Foxtail Millet As A Low Input Intermediate Crop
Looking for an alternate crop where water shortage is an issue, there are rotation time restrictions, or cash flow is a concern? You may want to consider foxtail millet. Foxtail millet is an annual fine [...]
Alfalfa Weevil
Alfalfa weevil can cause major damage to alfalfa production during the early cuttings of the growing season. Adult weevils lay their eggs inside the alfalfa stems in the late fall or early spring. The hatched [...]
Starter Fertilizer Basics
Applying a pop-up or starter fertilizer at planting has become commonplace. Here are just a few things to keep in mind as you prepare your planter this spring. By definition, pop-up refers to fertilizer put [...]
Be Careful Not to Skimp on the Free Stuff in Your Herbicide Programs
Managing and controlling herbicide resistant weeds has become a huge issue across the United States for over a decade. Each year we see new states and additional weeds added to the list with confirmed resistance. [...]