Two Exira residents received the Master Researcher Award last month from Practical Farmers of Iowa for their extensive ...

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have been studying winter oilseed crops that can be turned into sustainable ...

The chevron-shaped, roller-style meter provides continuous flow of most every cover crop seed for an even stand. Application rate is determined by tractor speed and an electric-over-hydraulic ...

Gardening is often thought of as a seasonal endeavor, with tasks that are specific to the spring, summer, fall, and winter, ...

Ongoing research shows that multiple herbicide–resistant weed populations continue to grow in scope in Midwestern U.S.

were harvested for seed; or generated income from government incentives or carbon credit programs. But for making decisions about cover crops, Ferrie has another aspect to consider — true ROI.

Begin your gardening journey for the season ahead by starting flower and vegetable seeds indoors. Plant early for the longest ...

It is always beneficial to get a variety of perspectives when navigating the world of soil health. Dr. Dwayne Beck, retired ...

Drones were a common sight at the 2025 Keystone Farm Show. Custom applicators, manufacturers and even well-known equipment ...

Globally, powerful solutions are emerging by blending indigenous farming practices with modern agricultural innovations.

Cereal Rye for Cover Cropping in Organic Farming (from “Managing Cover Crops Profitably”) - Rye is the best cool-season cereal cover for absorbing unused soil N. It has no taproot, but rye’s ...

After a year of drought and weather challenges, some cattle farmers are putting in extra cover crops this fall to ease the forage burden. Here’s the top six cover crops Midwest cattle farmers are ...