7 Highest-Yielding Cover Crops
If you’re planting cover this year, go for the highest-yielding cover crops. These have their own yields, and they feed the soil for your spring crops, too. Check out the best recommendations for your climate and next year’s success.
Our Favorite Pumpkins to Grow on the Farm
Pumpkin dreams become pumpkin plans! Check out our favorite pumpkin varieties to grow on the farm, whether for pies, for market, for decorations, or just to enjoy.
9 Fall Crops to Sow in October
Summer is gone, but fall is a prime time for planting. Don’t shut the fields down just yet, and dedicate some space to cold-hardy fall crops. Sow October seeds now, and pack in yields before winter arrives.
Post-Harvest Soil Testing: What Your Fields Are Telling You
At the end of the season, it’s time to put the farm to sleep for winter. Adding a post-harvest soil test into the mix gives farmers valuable information to use in the upcoming season. The soil has much to say, and acting on that information provides tools for continued high yields.
Saline Agriculture: A Promising Approach to Global Farming Challenges
Various conditions, including climate change, cause soil salinization, or an excess buildup of salt content in soil. By using saline agriculture methods, growers continue to produce high yields despite a growing medium that would otherwise damage plants.
Biostimulants vs. Fertilizers: Key Differences and Impacts on Crop Growth
Biostimulants are increasingly popular, but are they as effective as synthetic fertilizers? Explore the key differences between traditional fertilizers and these naturally-derived materials to learn the best tools for improving production on your farm.
9 Soil-Feeding Cover Crops to Plant in September
Cover cropping offers farmers a cheap and productive way to condition and protect soil through seasons where erosion is more likely. Each type has its own benefits, and there are many to choose from. Consider adding one to your farm this fall, and reap the rewards in spring.
As summer’s end nears, farmers get ready for winter. Some prepare to shut down the farm, and some plant fall crops. Fall crops provide revenue through winter, giving farms a profitable season even when most plants are dormant.
How to Fight Soil Nutrient Loss with Prairie Strips
As farmland degradation accelerates globally, prairie strips are emerging as a critical conservation solution. These strategic rows of native prairie plants, installed between crop fields, can reduce soil nutrient loss while restoring biodiversity to agricultural landscapes.
