In the world of maximizing yield, missing a chance to plant a seed is costly. A new Spudnick potato planter looks to make the planting process much more efficient for R.D. Offutt Farms. R.D. Offutt ...

Planting soybeans early can boost yield outcome, but that practice alone doesn’t guarantee you’ll combine more beans next fall. Before you hook up the planter, consider these 5 steps that can help you ...

With a slower emergence, crops risk cold stress, or imbibitional chilling. When crops are planted, they soak up water ...

If you’re in central Illinois, Ken Ferrie says agronomic conditions are favorable to start the planting process for corn and soybeans both this week. For soybeans, specifically, you have a green light ...

Choosing the right tree for your property starts with evaluating your planting site's conditions. Research tree species that match your site's sunlight, soil, and size limitations. Inspect potential ...

If I could only have one vegetable plant in my garden, it would definitely be a tomato plant. For the space it takes it, it makes up for in bountiful fruits! Right now, all we can do is dream of BLT’s ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Summer is the most difficult time of the year on ...

Florida will make it easier and faster to plant seagrasses, the main food source for manatees that are dying in record numbers, according to a Treasure Coast lawmaker. Rep. Toby Overdorf said the ...