9 Prize-Winning Tomatoes to Plant in June
It’s not too late to plant tomatoes in June! These varieties deliver on flavor and productivity, making them welcome additions to your garden or farm.
Reduce Soil Erosion and Water Waste with Contour Planting
If you’re growing on sloped land, it pays to think about your farm layout before you start preparing the land and getting crops in the ground. Planting down the slope may sound like an easy option, but it lets rainwater rush straight downhill, leading to runoff and erosion.
3 Ways to Create Value from Agricultural Waste
While the agriculture sector produces food, fiber, and fuels we rely on, it also churns out lots of waste. Fortunately, there are ways to create value from agricultural waste and give it a second life.
How Sustainable Farming Delivers Safer Meat for Consumers
Sustainable meat is heralded for its increased animal welfare and smaller impact on the environment. But can it also be safer for consumers?
7 Perennial Crops to Plant in May
Looking for perennials for agroforestry plantings, swales, or windbreaks? Plant these edible perennials in May and enjoy nuts, fruits, and delicious veggies for years to come.
Growing Mushrooms to Improve the Soil: How it Works
If you want to enrich or remove toxins from your soil and create the ideal growing environment for your crops, fungi may be your secret weapon.
Why You Should Plant Your Soybeans Early This Year
A recent study shows that planting soybeans a few weeks earlier than usual can benefit both the environment and the economy. Join modern farmer Briana Yablonski to learn the details about the advantages of earlier sowing.
5 Ways Agricultural Robots Are Changing Modern Farming
While human labor is still a large part of agriculture, robots are also taking to the fields. Here are a few ways that agricultural robots are changing farming now and in the years ahead.
11 Fruit Tree Pruning Secrets That Will Increase Your Yield
Having the right tools is essential to growing lots of luscious fruit. Having the right techniques will ensure you get there. Read on to learn about 11 fruit tree pruning secrets that will increase your harvest.
