Reading The Sky

Our ability to predict the weather has advanced gradually for decades, with great benefit to farmers. How far out can we get?

Working With Waterways

Grassy waterways are a great conservation practice to keep vital soil and nutrients from leaving your place.

Test your garden soil to be sure it’s giving plants what they need.

The new SmartFirmer® seed firmer from Precision Planting® takes the guesswork out of soil conditions when planting.

Productive soil contains a community of living organisms. Improving their neighborhood can improve your farm.

A plan to make a gate just the right size for your needs.

“That will never work in my area.” Growers often say this when presented with the idea of raising high-yielding winter wheat.

Crafting soap at home can be rewarding, particularly if you like experimenting with kitchen chemistry.

Nothing less than careful attention to site prep, soil fertility and seed selection works for establishing alfalfa.

This Tennessee farmer takes top honors at the Southeastern Hay Contest.