Weather “whiplash” in the spring is nothing new for Midwest farmers. This spring, varied weather events were plentiful. From ...

September is a bountiful time in a vegetable garden, and some may regard it as a period when the plot is winding down after the summer peak. The reality is that it is a fabulous time to sow crops and ...

Strategically use certain vegetables in your garden to naturally deter pests and enhance your harvest without pesticides.

Planting dry beans into spring cover crops could be a measure to protect young plants from damaging weather conditions like wind or hail. Dry beans are susceptible to damage from wind and other ...

No matter the type of farm, there’s an advantage to planting soil-feeding cover crops ahead of fall and winter. The assistance provided depends on the crops you plant. But there is definitely one out ...

The lack of rain is taking a toll on planting in some regions, while it has been beneficial for early-planted summer crops in ...

These crops thrive in the heat and will be ready to eat at the end of summer.