With better growth and less height, stalks are denser and stronger than standard corn. Anchoring into the soil increases with ...

Planting in neat rows makes cultivation and harvesting easier, making it the recommended method. Space rows four to ten ...

One of the great aspects of farmers’ markets is the direct connection between producers and customers. Shoppers can ask ...

Careful timing ensures crops can handle a little heat. But recently, sudden heat waves and long-lasting ones in already warm regions have become more common, with predictions saying there’s more to ...

Now seen as a “future-proof” material, seaweed is a fast-growing and versatile protein source. Seaweed farms are poised to skyrocket in number over the next few years, prompting calls for more ...

The most effective modes of controlling pests on a farm do not involve pesticides. In fact, the best control is prevention. Integrated pest management is an important way to keep pest pressure down ...

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The ancient practice of harvesting bile from bears means over 25,000 bears are currently in captivity in China and Vietnam.

by Lindsay Campbell · September 23, 2019 Farm How One California Farmer Built an Online Tool to Address Food Waste ...

Integrated pest management methods encourage attracting and hosting beneficial insect predators that keep common pests at bay. Learn how to draw them in and keep them on the farm! While spraying ...

Outside of Charleston, South Carolina, in the picturesque marshes of the Kiawah River, sits more than 100 acres of working farmland. Seasonal crops rotate through expansive pastures, cattle graze the ...

We all get caught in the scrolling cycle. A fun video catches your attention, you click through to the next one and suddenly you look up and an hour has gone by. Sure, the short-form video app TikTok ...