March soil amendments to boost beds before spring
As winter recedes, farmers can turn to compost, mulch, worm castings, leaf mold and targeted fertilizers. These March soil amendments prep fields for spring.
How to Start Tomato Seeds: Five Tips for Strong Seedlings
Five expert tips on how to start tomato seeds, from variety selection to heat, light, moisture and up-potting, for healthier seedlings and better harvests.
Micropep files for peptide-based biofungicide approvals
Micropep has submitted regulatory filings in the US and EU for Promisin, its peptide-driven biofungicide, moving the product toward commercialization.
11 Best heirloom tomatoes to plant for flavor and yield
From San Marzano to Cherokee Purple, discover 11 standout heirloom tomatoes, with growth habits, days to maturity and best uses to suit your climate and market.
Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year finalist Q&A: Christina Traeger
Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year finalist Christina Traeger of Avon, Minnesota, discusses her cattle operation, goals, and advice for newcomers.
CME dairy prices mixed as whey, milk rise and butter slips
CME dairy prices were mixed Thursday, with gains in dry whey and nonfat dry milk offset by declines in cheese and butter, according to exchange data.
Ohio State Fair Butter Cow moves to revamped dairy hall
The Ohio State Fair Butter Cow debuts in the renovated Dairy Products Building, featuring improved climate control and expanded viewing areas.
How interseeding cover crops can reshape farm output
Interseeding cover crops can boost yields, feed livestock, suppress weeds, improve soil health and attract beneficial insects across farm sizes.
Midwest heat wave threatens soybeans at critical stage
A Midwest heat wave has coincided with soybean flowering and corn silking, raising yield concerns as rainfall remains limited, according to NDSU experts.
How to kill cover crop plantings while preserving soil
Learn how to time and choose methods to kill cover crop plantings, from mowing to roller crimping, so you protect soil biomass and set up the next crop.