Planting in neat rows makes cultivation and harvesting easier, making it the recommended method. Space rows four to ten ...

Careful timing ensures crops can handle a little heat. But recently, sudden heat waves and long-lasting ones in already warm ...

Plants that attract these beneficial predators include vetch, alfalfa, corn, and crimson clover. Natives like elderberry, ...

Dry-farmed tomatoes are well-known in California and are gaining popularity in the Pacific Northwest and other growing regions. Customers know these fruits for their smaller size, which packs all of ...

Many pests that attack slow-to-mature brassicas like cabbage and cauliflower also attack other members of the brassica genus. If you’re in a cooler area where brassicas grow into the summer, planting ...

Conservation buffers are strips of land, often planted with native perennials, strategically placed among and around row crops. They have the potential to improve farm productivity, protect vital ...

According to the National Climate Assessment, extreme weather events have increased in frequency and intensity, directly impacting crop yields and quality. Farms implementing climate-resilient ...

Annual crops, such as tomatoes, corn, and lettuce, cover a significant portion of our plates and farmland acres. However, the constant work of planting and harvesting can be time-consuming and tiring.

When you think of improving the soil, you may imagine planting cover crops or utilizing minimal tillage systems that allow microorganisms to thrive. And while these practices can help make the soil a ...

Scouting fields for pests can be a time-consuming task, especially when you’re working with large acreage or multiple types of crops. Currently, many farmers rely on scouting and the economic ...

The word farm was once equated with images of sun-kissed green fields in rural areas. That’s quickly changing. Not only are farms moving closer to urban areas, but they’re also getting creative in how ...