Some problems you might encounter when growing your own vanilla beans. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Thankfully, Vanilla beans only have a few pests and diseases to watch for when your growing your own at home. One of the most significant hardships in caring for a vanilla plant is Root Rot. So be sure you don’t overwater your vanilla …
Helpful Tips to Getting Started Growing Vanilla Beans
How to get started growing your own vanilla beans. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Vanilla beans aren’t the easiest plants to grow. It takes some trial and error on your part to figure out what works for you. as a gardener, You also might need to make some adjustments based on your planting zone. There are different varieties, …
New USDA Crop and Livestock Reports Coming
Traders are anxiously awaiting USDA’s next round of reports which should give us a better idea of the size and market prospects for the major crops. And as Gary Crawford reports, USDA will also release revised forecasts for the livestock sector. USDA will release the new round of crop and livestock forecasts on Tuesday, October 12, noon EDT. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Hanging Baskets for Vertical Vegetable Farming?
Crops that grow well in hanging baskets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Hanging baskets are a great solution when growing gardens vertically. Not only are they are a space saver, but you could practically grow everything you’d want in a salad. Or, just some of your favorite flowers. While any tomato plant can work in a hanging …
Caring for Your Homegrown Pineapple Plant
How to care for your homegrown pineapple plant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you don’t live in a warm enough climate, pineapples make an excellent container plant. Pick a container that has a lot of drainage holes to avoid standing water. If you planted tops, it can take up to three years for fruits to mature, so …
Growing Pineapple No Matter Where You Live
How to grow Pineapple no matter where you live. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. You may not know it, but you don’t have to live in a subtropical region to grow Pineapple. It’s one of the few tropical plants that grow well indoors and in containers. Of course, the best results come from growing them outdoors in a …
Common Virus That Could Impact Your Pumpkin Crop
What you should know about a common virus that could impact your pumpkin crop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you planted pumpkins and were hoping to have a more uniform crop of round, orange fruits, you might be a bit puzzled to find your crop loaded with imperfections, discoloration, and warts. All signs pointing to an outbreak …
Florida Lawmakers Seek Answers on Black Farmer Marijuana License
(Tallahassee/NSF) — Black farmers in Florida have waited more than four years to vie for a license to participate in the state’s lucrative medical-marijuana industry. But it’s still unknown exactly how much longer they’ll have to continue to bide their time. Under the state’s medical marijuana law, one license must go to a grower who had been part of settled lawsuits …
Best and Worst Companions for Your Guava Crop
Some of the best and worst companions for your Guava crop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Some of the best Companion Plants for Guava trees include: citrus trees, chives, marigold, comfrey, and borage. Some of the worst companion plants are cucumber, egg plant, and potato. For all of their hardiness, guava can be affected by several pests …
DeLauro introduces Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act
House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro this week introduced the Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act. The Connecticut Democrat says the legislation will increase and improve the Department of Agriculture’s procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables. The bill would require USDA to partner with growers, distributors, and food hubs to provide fresh, U.S.-grown fruits and vegetables to community organizations like schools, …