Farming Redefined

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.

Water conservation has become a primary concern for farmlands as availability declines. Here are 7 ways to conserve water on your small-scale farm.

If you’re running into low yields, bare soil, and constant pest attacks in monocropped areas, try intercropping. This tried and true method uses plant combinations to bolster growth and so much more.

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.

When scientific developments led to the near eradication of the European corn borer, farmers thought they were in the clear. Recent events suggest this bug is back, and there’s a need to pivot strategies in light of new pressures.

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.

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.

Increasing the number of crops you grow does more than provide you with a diverse harvest to enjoy. Learn some of the key benefits of implementing increased crop diversity.

Spring soil compaction can decrease water infiltration and limit plant growth. Join Briana Yablonski to learn more about the causes of soil compaction and ways you can manage it on your land.