Illinois’ Mirai sweet corn goes beyond its borders Whether it’s sweet corn from Twin Garden Farms’ on-farm market, from one of about 70 area farmers’ markets or from Twin Garden Farms’ website, the extremely sweet and tender Mirai sweet corn enjoys steady popularity among customers, and Mirai seed has gained popularity around the world. Twin … Read more
Commercial product, education and entertainment Queen Creek Olive Mill, Queen Creek, Ariz., (www.queencreekolivemill.com) just outside Phoenix, owned by Perry and Brenda Rea, is a working olive farm producing extra virgin olive oil that is sold commercially and chosen by numerous upscale restaurants throughout the Valley of the Sun. At the same time, the working farm … Read more
Saving seeds is common practice for farmers and has been since the dawn of agriculture approximately 10,000 years ago. According to USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, the best way to store seeds is to dry them to about 20 percent relative humidity and store in vapor proof containers in a cold place like a home freezer. … Read more
The growing season has kicked into high gear, and orchardists are monitoring their pest and disease situations closely, continuing to scout orchards and to utilize cultivation practices, reducing their reliance on crop sprays. But in many growing regions, tree fruit requires a spray program, whether that program is a conventional or an organic one. To … Read more
This year, growers of summer squash can choose from a plethora of standard varieties. They can also select from introductions bred with improved fruit quality and various squash types new to their markets, as well as numerous varieties with disease packages. Traditionally bred, genetically engineered and certified organic seeds are also available. Resistance to certain … Read more