Recent content by Birdie

  1. Statement on Change to Definition of ‘Agricultural Products’ in Reporting Trade Data

    That's good to know. Actually, I guess I'm more surprised that those three things weren't included earlier. That's especially true about tobacco. I will be watching to see how this affects the industry as a whole.
  2. Plants for quail covey

    Rosemary and sage will grow in those conditions too. Instead of planting these things in the ground, I'd put them pots, so you can pull them out to water them or pull them out if the birds don't like them. Too much greenery and water will add to the humidity levels too. Too much humidity...
  3. Going to put in vegetables too

    I think you're correct that it's too much at once. I hate to be the Negative Nancy of the group, but I'd focus on improving your grape fields first. Especially since your pruning is already off schedule.
  4. Anyone paying attention to NY?

    No, I haven't. I've been focused on Texas, their giant power bills, and the fact that some people are freezing to death. What is going on in New York? I hope you guys are doing okay. I should know the answer, but sometimes the news gets depressing and I have to shut it off.
  5. Gas powered mower for $100-200?

    They have them in that price range at Home Depot. Well, they were much closer to $200 than $100, but that's still within your price range. Check Craigslist and your local paper for the cheapest options.
  6. Minimizing food waste

    I have a ridiculously named feeder called the PECk-O-MATIC that I love. It took some time to teach the chickens how to use it, but it stops them from wasting their food or fouling it up. I throw treats and scraps directly on the ground for them. I feel it has more entertainment value for them...
  7. Thoughts on child poverty and $250

    I don't follow politics, so I can't speak to this exact situation, but I'm all for helping families that need it. We don't know when we might become one of "those people". I've wondered how impoverished children are doing their schooling online like many are expected to do thanks to the...
  8. Flowers and shrubs that change color

    I don't know the technical name for it, but I'm looking for flowers and shrubs that change color depending on the soil or some other reason. I think Irises might do this. I'm fairly certain that Hydrangeas change color based on the soil's acidity. Anything else?
  9. Quail are hiding, not eating much

    @OhSusanna, I figured that's what you had. Most people keep them in wire cages instead of the on the ground because deworming them ruins the meat (for some people). Even in the wild, a quail like yours will have a short life. I've taken in quail before that needed a home and I sure didn't...
  10. Quail are hiding, not eating much

    Hiding is common behavior, but it's worrisome if they're behaving differently than they did when they lived at your neighbors. Definitely ask about that. They could be cold too. It's a good idea to try to keep the wind off of them. Do you know what variety of quail they are? What are you...
  11. How does no-till farming work exactly?

    It's the easiest way to grow a home garden. I use cardboard boxes to beat the weeds. I grow my plants from seeds, but I start them inside the house. Then I dig a hole, add my plant, and add some compost on top of that. I don't use herbicides or pesticides or fertilizer beyond allowing my...
  12. Streaming service with best value?

    Which streaming service offers the best value in your opinion? There are so many to choose from. I'm struggling to choose between Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+.
  13. Yellowstone

    Where can I find it? Is it on cable? When I try looking on Google Search, it gives me the national park. I've been looking or a new series to watch.
  14. Extended warranty worth it on UTV?

    The warranty is about to expire on our Kawasaki side-by-side. We use it regularly and haven't had any problems with it so far. Is it worth it to get an extended warranty on a UTV? I know that extended warranties are meant to make money and that they're rarely worth buying. However, I'm...
  15. The most expensive agricultural crops

    I've heard that cannabis plants are a good cash crop. It's now pretty much legal to cultivate hemp throughout the United States thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill. Hemp and CBD oil are becoming more and more mainstream and the market isn't crowded yet.
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