A lot of planting and agronomic decisions are being made across corn and soybean country this week. Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist, offers his thoughts and recommendations on how to address ...

An overarching goal for planting cover crops is to produce as much biomass as possible during the growing window. Higher levels of cover crop biomass will reduce soil erosion, inhibit weed growth, and ...

Explore the pros and cons of various cover crop varieties to know what to pick for your cotton field this winter.

Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is urging immediate action and clarity on USDA's Farmer Bridge Assistance Program.

Planting a variety of species invites pollinators and pest-eating insects. This natural balance helps your garden flourish ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Growing shallots at home is a smart move for gardeners who love a flavorful ...

Looking for something new in gardening this year? If you are, you might consider wide-row planting. The method involves spreading seeds over a wider area instead of planting in rows. The wide area ...

Cover crops play an important role in protecting the soil and water when cash crops like corn or soybean are not actively growing. The National Conservation Service promoted the use of cover crops ...

North Dakota sugarbeet farmers work to save the soil About a half dozen farmers in Walsh County, North Dakota, are conducting on-farm research trials on various methods including, minimum till, strip ...

If you’re gearing up to plant fruits, vegetables or herbs this spring, why not grow some extra to donate to your local soup kitchen or pantry? The national Plant a Row for the Hungry campaign, ...

GREER, S.C. (WSPA)- An Upstate food rescue is asking you to grow a row for them to serve the community. Loaves and Fishes picks up surplus food from restaurants and businesses and delivers it to soup ...

Ramsey County, North Dakota, was wet in the spring, which delayed corn and soybean planting. Then the weather turned from excessively wet to hot and dry. Paul Bromley, Peterson Farms Seed agronomist ...