A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Your Own Wine Grapes
WEBJul 18, 2021 · Remove any broken or damaged roots, and soak the vines in water before planting. Dig a hole a few inches deeper than the longest roots, then plant the vines with the roots pointed down and evenly spread out. Space them at least eight feet apart. Do not use any fertilizer at this time.
Pork Cuts 101: A Diagram - Modern Farmer
WEBMar 12, 2014 · Pork Cuts 101: A Diagram. In general, the primal pork cuts from the top of the pig (like the loin) are leaner and more tender than those from the bottom. But cooking the tougher cuts (like the shoulder and the hocks) low and slow can make them tender and juicy. And it’s important to note that the cuts available at the grocery will change ...
How Does Aeroponics Work? - Modern Farmer
WEBJul 26, 2018 · By Lilkin / shutterstock.com. Aeroponic systems nourish plants with nothing more than nutrient-laden mist. The concept builds off that of hydroponic systems, in which the roots are held in a soilless growing medium, such as coco coir, over which nutrient-laden water is periodically pumped. Aeroponics simply dispenses with the growing medium ...
The Vegetable Gardener’s Guide to Crop Rotation - Modern Farmer
WEBMar 27, 2022 · Crop rotation, a practice widely utilized by farmers, is exactly how it sounds. It involves rotating the planting location of your fruits and vegetables across a sequence of growing seasons. How it works requires an explanation: Plants add just as many nutrients to the soil as they take from it.
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WEBAug 9, 2024 · Skipper Otto, a community-supported fishery in Vancouver, is impacting how seafood is valued—one catch at a time. Community fridges have been around for a while. They go by different names, such as “free fridge” or “community pantry,” but the aims are pretty simple. First, they help to... A quarter of Philadelphia's population lives ...
So, You Want to Be a Marijuana Farmer? - Modern Farmer
WEBAug 9, 2021 · But marijuana is a fairly easy plant to grow, and given the comparatively high price, it might actually make some economic sense if you have a good grow. The retail price of a pound of marijuana in California was as much as $3,400 as of last October, according to Leafly. Compare that to heirloom tomatoes, which sell for around $4 or $5 per pound.
The True Story Behind “Mary Had a Little Lamb” - Modern Farmer
WEBDec 19, 2017 · by Andrew Amelinckx December 19, 2017. The nursery rhyme, which was was first published in 1830, is based on an actual incident involving Mary Elizabeth Sawyer, a woman born in 1806 on a farm in Sterling, Mass. In 1815, Mary, then nine, was helping her father with farm chores when they discovered a sickly …
The Modern Farmer Glossary of Farm Jargon
WEBSep 4, 2018 · The Modern Farmer Glossary of Farm Jargon. In which we decode those mysterious terms that farmers toss around, from agroecology to windrow. Agroecology: the study of ecological processes as they relate to food production; the goal is to develop agricultural systems that are aligned with the forces …
What Will It Take to Tackle America’s Feral Hog Problem?
WEBFeb 16, 2022 · Recent estimates say there are anywhere from 6.5 million to 9 million feral hogs across at least 30 states, which carry a price tag of anywhere from $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion in damages and control. The USDA has referred to the phenomenon as “ the feral swine bomb.”. But wild pigs weren’t always viewed as pests.
How to Grow and Harvest Grains in Your Backyard
WEBAug 31, 2015 · Spread a tarp or sheet over the floor, and beat the stalks with a wooden dowel to release the grain from the seedheads. (This is called threshing.) Collect the grain in a large bowl or bucket. Set up a fan at a medium speed (strong enough to blow away the chaff, but not so strong to blow away the grain.