Much has been said and written about the potential shortages of glyphosate and glufosinate that are expected in 2022. And because of that fact, I’m not going to try to add too much more to this discussion. After talking about this with growers and retailers around the state and after my (admittedly abbreviated) winter meeting season, I’m also not sure who will have a shortage of these herbicides in 2022 and ...
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There are many ways to go about planting a cornfield, but bucking the trend of 30-inch rows could be beneficial. Recent research from Iowa State University shows some farmers are taking an increased interest in 20-inch rows. Mark Licht, Extension cropping system specialist, wrote that the narrow-row practice has shown improvement of light interception during pollination and overall yield increases. “The primary reason is for light utilization and canopy closure,” Licht said. ...
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Poultry Farming is defined as ‘raising different types of domestic birds commercially for the purpose of meat, eggs and feather production.' It must be noted that the most common and widely raised poultry birds are chickens. Every year, around 5 million chickens are grown for food (both meat and eggs of chicken). Layer hens are raised for their eggs, whereas broiler chickens are raised for their meat output. Commercial poultry farming is also a profitable ...
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Here's how to make your first urban beehive a success. Have the rows of golden honey jars at the farmer's market tempted you into considering starting your own beehive? If you live in an urban area, you might believe that starting a beehive is impossible. But it’s not. Urban rooftops and suburban backyards can be suitable sites for beehives. That said, do some research and planning before ordering your bees. Read ...
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