Finally, the loss of some long-term rented tillage lands has forced some farmers into reclaiming neglected/marginal lands. The ideal time for doing such work may well be after completing sowing of spring crops.

Make ahead: You can let the biscuits cool completely then freeze them for up to 2 months. To serve, thaw them and then bake in a 350°F oven until toasted and warm.

The most obvious way to get rid of ice dams is to take a blunt instrument and hack away at the ice dams. I tried an axe.

No, on mark-to-market. There will be a forward premium cost, which will be a cost and then mark-to-market is primarily the — your truing up your exposures to the closing rate.

Four Cups to the Wind. Even though the minimum for each of the four cups is about 3 ounces, all that alcohol on an empty stomach can make you feel sick, if not downright tipsy. Let your body signal you when to cut back. Or there’s always grape juice for those who cannot drink wine for medical or other reasons.

Outdoor space: The lot is 0.13 acres. A kitchen door leads to a deck overlooking the fenced pool area and garden. Directly below is a covered porch that opens from the lower level. The back is planted with flowering trees and shrubs, including magnolia and wisteria, and there is a full-yard underground sprinkler system for maintenance.

Place a round (or two) of polenta on a plate; top with a healthy serving of veggies, making sure everyone gets some of the melt-y cheese. Top with a bit of shaved Parmesan or Grana Padano, if you’d like.

Caged tomatoes are more productive since suckers do not need to be removed. There is less sun-scald of fruits since there is greater foliage cover. One major disadvantage of caging tomatoes is that fruits will ripen later. This is due to a heavier fruit load on caged tomato plants. Since no suckers need to be removed, caged tomato plants require less maintenance.

If you paint a door while it’s still attached, warn family members and guests not to touch or close the door for at least two days to protect edges and trim. Remember, dry time depends on the type of paint you used. Oil-based paints typically take longer to dry than latex paints. If painting a detached door, wait 24 to 36 hours until the second coat is completely dry before rehanging.

The global agriculture drone market has been segmented on the basis of type, and application. The type segment has further been categorized into fixed-wing, multi-rotor (also known as quad copter) and hybrid drones. Fixed-Wing type of drones holds the largest market share globally. However, multi-rotor type of drones are expected to display comparatively healthy growth during the forecast period.

Since caging and staking are two common ways to support tomato plants, planting distances are determined by these techniques. When using stakes for tomato plants, set plants 2 feet apart in the row and 3 to 4 feet between rows. When using tomato cages, plant tomatoes 2.5 to 3 feet in the row and 4 to 5 feet between rows. Stakes and cages should be placed at planting time or soon thereafter so as not to disturb the roots.

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