Forests play a crucial role in providing precipitation to agricultural areas, importantly supporting crop production and ...

The DIVERSICROP COST Action is working to harness the potential of underutilized crops to promote sustainable food production ...

According to some Indigenous communities across the Americas, Corn is a holy crop and she has sisters: Beans and Squash. For these communities, the three sister crops are meant to be grown and served ...

The report finds that a projected 40% loss in crops will lead to a 30% price increase. Farmers raise concern after key crop becomes almost impossible to grow — here's what's driving the change first ...

Cool season vegetables, such as spinach and radishes, are ideal for direct seeding in March. Gardeners should ensure their garden beds are prepped in late fall or during warmer winter days. Container ...

We know what you’re thinking: what is crop rotation? Well, it’s as simple as it sounds. Crop rotation is the practice of rotating crops belonging to specific groups around a vegetable bed from year to ...

As heat and water scarcity increase, farmers have to adjust their strategies to ensure good production. The bottom line is important, but so is conserving non-renewable resources. Dry farming is one ...

With harvest nearly in full swing across the US, many farmers are asking me “which crop should I store if I am limited on space?” My farm operation has over 100% on-farm storage capacity, and I highly ...

Market season begins to wind down for most farms as fall rolls around. In northern states, the chill of fall comes on quickly, and it becomes harder and harder to grow profitable yields. Without ...