Tag: seeds
USDA clarifies rules for buying and selling seeds
The USDA is providing additional guidance to help online buyers and sellers comply with U.S. laws when they import seeds and live plants.
Study finds cereal rye contains high rates of weed seeds
Starting with 2016 and continuing through '17 and '18 the Indiana State Seed Lab has had high failure rates on both regulatory and service samples of rye.
Spring into indoor seed starting
Seed starting allows you to get a head start on your growing season while saving you the money and time from going to a greenhouse.
A beginner’s guide to starting seeds indoors
Starting your own seeds can give you more vegetable options, save money and make your garden more productive. Learn how to successfully start seeds indoors.
Saving seeds, not a good investment
A penny saved is a penny earned, but saving seeds from the garden can be a questionable use of time and energy.
14 summer activities to teach kids about Ag
School is out for summer, but learning never stops. Check out these 14 summer activities to teach kids about nature and agriculture.
Planter University event focused on nutrient and seed placement
Seed placement and the right amount of fertilizer needed to maximize yields while saving money will be the focus of the daylong Planter University workshop.
Seed industry announces Palmer amaranth test
The new test will provide companies and their customers with an additional tool to ensure purity.
Select seeds for performance, grow your best garden
If you want to grow your best garden ever, select seeds for performance traits. Start by looking for varieties well-suited to your region.
Bad seeds: Weed seed found in pollinator mixes
Weed scientists have been reporting for years that a conservation program meant to provide habitat for pollinating insects is sowing bad seeds.
