On a warming planet, your food supply depends on crops that can survive heat, drought and fast spreading disease. Now ...
Everything you need to know about crop rotation, from its benefits for home gardens to tips for implementing this tried and ...
If you’re a gardener – and definitely if you’re a farmer – you want to spend less on fertilizer but while growing more food.
Indiana farmer finds that success with cover crops ahead of corn hinges on early establishment and timely termination.
Gardening is a pretty complex craft. There's a lot of strategy that goes into it. The type of soil, the kind of seed, and even the crops you pair on the land. If you've already got a healthy, ...
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- If you woke up to frost across your lawn or ice on your windshield, you weren't alone. The cold temperatures aren't easing up just yet, as another night of freezing ...
Learn how to identify, prevent, and treat powdery mildew with this guide. Discover organic and chemical treatment options, as well as management strategies for long-term control.
Native plants and non-native crops do not fare well in proximity to one another, attracting pests that spread diseases in both directions, according to two new studies. Native plants and non-native ...
When it comes to growing crops at home, you are probably aware of many common vegetables you can plant in your garden by sprinkling seeds, such as lettuce, carrots, and kale. It is always fun to grow ...
Planting cover crops ahead of corn can be tricky but is not impossible. Learn which species work, which don’t and how much ...
Left: a row of cantaloupe plants infected with a recently introduced virus species. Insets show insect vectors: aphid (top) and whitefly (bottom). Right: image of the Motte Rimrock UC Natural Reserve ...