Rising boldly on the horizon of Albert Lea is the facility for Green Acres Milling, representing 130 farmer-owners and the ...

Banker plants are valuable against common strawberry pests, such as aphids, thrips, and two-spotted spider mites. Cereal banker plants combat this scourge through an ongoing supply of non-pest aphids, ...

A guide to 7 vegetables to plant in February in a cold frame or beneath cloches for the first homegrown harvests of the year, ...

According to the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, an initiative aimed at reducing nitrogen and phosphorus runoff into Iowa’s ...

Historical farming practices, particularly for cotton in the Southeast, led to significant topsoil erosion and land degradation. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is promoting the use ...

Running a farm, especially a smaller one, can feel like a constant balancing act. You want to grow good food, make a living, and keep the land healthy for years to come. It’s not always easy, and ...

In no-till systems, cover crops are usually sprayed several weeks before corn or soybean planting. Some farmers, though, like to plant their cash crops into living cover crops, or “plant green.” This ...

In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, cover crops are emerging as a game-changer for sustainable farming. But how can farmers overcome the challenges of integrating them into their systems? Cover ...

Farming in the San Luis Valley, Colorado, is tough. The 8,000-square-mile, high-altitude desert has one of the shortest growing seasons in the United States. It is known for strong winds, and in the ...

While there are several good options for terminating cover crops, it’s important to understand which cover crop termination methods work best for your specific cover cropping system and overall ...