Horticulture

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Farmers and ranchers in southwest Kansas who are eager to learn more about improving water management through technology, soil moisture monitoring,...

From the kitchen table to the boardroom table, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) brings people together across the nation for: healthier food,...

New Conservation Plans Cover 27 Million Acres of Working Lands WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2017 – In 2017, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) continued its...

  The use of evergreen trees to celebrate the winter season occurred before the birth of Christ. The first decorated Christmas tree was in...

After the holidays, many municipalities allow old Christmas trees to be placed curbside. Trees are then collected and ground up for mulch or burned....

Washington, D.C., Dec. 19 2017 – The Departments of Agriculture, Defense and Interior have designated southern Georgia as the newest Sentinel Landscape designed to...

VEGETABLESStoring Potatoes in Cold Temperatures          Potatoes stored below 40 degrees F will not sprout and will remain firm for long periods. However, such  storage...

For the holiday season, consistency is the key to success MANHATTAN, Kan. — The poinsettia can be found everywhere right now — florists, nurseries, grocery...

Red poinsettias are the traditional Christmas flower in the United States and throughout much of the world. Poinsettias (poin-set-ie-uhs) provide a cheerful Christmas spirit...

NRCS can help organic farmers with irrigation water management strategies tailored to their farm’s specific needs. Conservation practices can also protect water quality in...