When cover crops became a hot topic a few years ago, I tried to relabel them as “forage-covers” because they are multiuse ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you want to enter your gardening era and start growing some produce yourself, our experts have helped us to decide which ...

Tomato companion plants promote healthier tomato plants and increased yields by reducing pest pressure, attracting beneficial ...

From deeper planting to fuel monitoring, Ross Frey is adjusting his operation to make the most of less-than-ideal conditions.

Many gardeners have a habit of abandoning sowing once fall comes around, putting their seed packets away until spring. However, it needn't be the case. Growing your own food can be a year-round ...

As spring planting continues across West Michigan, local farmers say rising fuel costs and unpredictable weather are creating ...