Late Blight is a water mold that infects plants and can devastate a farmer's tomato or potato crops. Knowing how to identify late blight in your garden or field is a crucial skill. It's important to always be aware of the spread of late blight. You can monitor current … [Read more...] about Treating Late Blight
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Essex Farm: Weed Control
"Every year is notable for something. This one may well be remembered as the year of the weeds. When Mark taught agriculture in Venezuela he was known as el diablo de las malezas – the Weed Devil. He can absolutely wear you out talking about the fine points of weed control. Out … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Weed Control
Recognizing Late Blight
Late blight is a plant disease that mainly attacks potatoes and tomatoes, although it can sometimes be found on other crops, weeds and ornamentals in the same (Solanaceae) botanical family (New York State Integrated Pest Management Program). This disease is a water mold, and so … [Read more...] about Recognizing Late Blight
Full and By Farm: Thinking Ahead
I am reminded of the first spring flush of grass right now—bright, vibrant and growing by the day. The cattle are happily grazing out in the fields again and we began mowing our second cutting of hay yesterday. The vegetables, so stifled by the hot, baked ground, were unable to … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Thinking Ahead
Full and By Farm: Only Good News
It's a sheer delight to walk out into wet soil. Everything seems to be standing a little taller and happier after the rain from the past week. The pastures are greening back up and there is even talk of a second cutting of hay coming soon. Beating Back the Blight So far the … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Only Good News