Category Archives: Crops

2021 Soybean Harvesting

2021 Soybean Harvesting

The video documents a day on a farm in Kansas, focusing on harvesting soybeans, planting wheat, and managing tasks like fertilizing and feeding cattle. Despite some challenges, such as a plugged row on the drill, the team efficiently progresses through their duties, and the video concludes with a call to viewers to subscribe and engage […]

Growing and Harvesting Ginger: A Step-by-Step Guide

Growing and Harvesting Ginger: A Step-by-Step Guide

The video provides a detailed guide on harvesting ginger after 10 months of growth, explaining that dying leaves indicate readiness and emphasizing the importance of removing soil to prevent moisture-related decay. After successfully harvesting over 58 kilograms from initial seed ginger, the video encourages growing ginger at home and discusses preparation for replanting and culinary […]

A Decade of Insight: Mastering Organic Farming and Agroecology

A Decade of Insight: Mastering Organic Farming and Agroecology

The transcript discusses the rise and importance of organic farming, highlighting its benefits not only in avoiding synthetic inputs but also in promoting sustainable agricultural practices that support biodiversity and ecosystem health. Sylvia Curia, an experienced organic farmer, shares her journey and insights on incorporating agroforestry and diverse crop cultivation to enhance resilience against climate […]

Plant This First Before Adding Fruit Trees

Plant This First Before Adding Fruit Trees

The video discusses strategies to protect fruit trees from deer damage, emphasizing the importance of installing a fence before planting. Techniques include using a combination of fences, hedges, and brush piles to create a barrier that deters deer and also provides wildlife habitat. Protecting Your Orchard: Essential Tips for Planting Fruit Trees in Deer Country […]

Effective Mistakes to Avoid When Cover Cropping

Effective Mistakes to Avoid When Cover Cropping

In the video, Farmer Jesse discusses the importance and challenges of using cover crops on a small-scale farm. He highlights key considerations such as selecting the right cover crop, preparing the soil properly, ensuring seed-to-soil contact, and knowing how to terminate the cover crop effectively to maximize its benefits for soil health and crop productivity. […]

The Benefits of Cultivating Baby Corn

The Benefits of Cultivating Baby Corn

The transcript discusses the benefits and process of growing baby corn in a backyard garden, highlighting its high yield, ease of cultivation without the need for pollination, and early harvest before pest issues arise. The gardener shares tips on planting, maintenance, and harvesting, recommending the variety ‘Chires’ from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds for its flavor […]

Combine Prep at Edible Bean School: Harvest Success Awaits.

Combine Prep at Edible Bean School: Harvest Success Awaits.

The Edible Bean School on realagriculture.com, sponsored by Pencil Co-op, features a discussion with combine technicians Brad Saunders and Andrew McCarthy on optimizing harvest quality. They emphasize the importance of proper combine setup, including maintaining equipment, adjusting components for gentler handling of beans, monitoring rotor speed and wear, and ensuring clean sample collection and residue […]

Cover Crops and Manure for Midwest Soil Health Enhancement

Cover Crops and Manure for Midwest Soil Health Enhancement

As a graduate student at the University of Minnesota studying land dynamics for atmospheric science with a focus on manure and nutrient management, I am presenting preliminary data on the impact of integrating cover crops and manure on soil health, nutrient cycling, and agronomic production. The study, conducted at the University of Minnesota West Central […]