Weeds in a carrot crop can quickly overtake the crop. If not controlled, these weeds can compete with nutrients, light and water, said Greg MacDonald, an Extension weed scientist with the University of Georgia. Not controlling weeds can result in crowding out carrot vines. Weeds in Carrots Read about: Insect-Infested Carrots Too many weeds impact not only … Read more
Carrots — we’ve all heard that they’re good for our vision, and simply healthy for us all. And television’s animated Bugs Bunny did an even greater service promoting the familiar orange vegetable to the masses of children who watched him chew on them constantly. Infested Carrots Read about: NutriMag, a Liquid Magnesium Fertilizer, Trial Results Find Increased … Read more
Through a series of 2015 field trials, NutriMag™, a new suite of liquid magnesium fertilizers, is proving to be a solution for potato, corn, soybean, alfalfa and wheat farmers. According to data released by Innovative AgSolutions, creator of NutriMag™, all trials saw increases in yield and visibly healthier plants. Read about: EPA Moves to Cancel the … Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a notice of intent to cancel all Bayer CropScience, LP and Nichino America, Inc., flubendiamide products that pose a risk to aquatic invertebrates that are important to the health of aquatic environments. Cancel the Insecticide Flubendiamide Read about: Soil Fertility and Your Farm Required studies showed flubendiamide breaks down … Read more
Bad soil can put a grind on your growing season. How can you tell whether your soil is bad? Learning about how to prevent current and future problems, the warning signs and how to fix those problems is key. Soil Fertility Read about: Be Careful When Spraying Whether you’re a farmer who is just starting out or … Read more