Hemp is a very popular plant in recent years, and a lot of people are considering to start planting it on their farms. There are many uses of it. First of all, we have to mention the common misconception that all types of hemp are the same as marijuana, and that you can use the … Read more
For nearly 60 years, it has been J&L Garden Center’s great opportunity to assist many wonderful gardeners in the Davis County area and beyond. The 2nd generation of Smith’s has been working at J&L for 48 years and it is now time to retire. Since we encouraged our amazing children to have careers doing what … Read more
Organic fruits and vegetables represent over 12 percent of fruit and vegetable sales in the U.S., yet total organic acreages remain below 1 percent of the country’s total acreage in crop production. The organic seed sector is even smaller. Many popular varieties of fruits and vegetables are bred conventionally. Without organic seeds available, organic growers … Read more
Have you ever really thought about the seed? Beyond poring over your seed catalogs and getting excited about new varieties or the return of tried-and-true selections, many farmers may not be thinking about all the factors that contribute to a quality seed experience. When seeds don’t work as expected due to poor germination, plants with … Read more
ADAMA has announced that NIMITZ nematicide has received a FIFRA Section 24(c) Special Local Need (SLN) label for Miami-Dade, Lee, Hendry, Manatee, Hardee and Hillsborough counties in Florida. Granted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Section 24(c) label expands the use of NIMITZ to growers using direct-seeded planting practices for cucumbers, squash, watermelon, cantaloupe … Read more