Raised garden beds are a wonderful way to grow vegetables, but not every plant is a perfect fit for this confined space. Some ...

“Over the last three years, the Brevant brand Enlist E3 soybean classes have climbed from an increase of 2.2 bushels per acre to 2.8 bushels per acre and now a 3 bushels per acre advantage in 2026.

Farmers in the Upper Midwest are investing in homegrown oats. It’s good for the land. But can it work as a cash crop?

If you’ve recently done any driving through the rural parts of our area, you’ve probably seen tractors pulling planters down beautiful rows of prepared soil. That’s because it’s corn planting time.

Corn growth and development are strongly influenced by environmental temperatures. Corn develops more rapidly in warmer temperatures and more slowly in cooler conditions. When corn is planted in late ...

Modern harvesting demands precision, durability, and speed. Growers face tight weather windows, rising input costs, and increasing expectations for yield quality. Equipment must perform reliably while ...

A few pests can create problems for corn growers. Crows and other birds may peck the ground and steal the seeds before or as they germinate. Use a row cover secured with pins, soil, or rocks to ...

Navigating the Complexity of Biomass Raw Materials A successful pelletization process begins with a deep understanding of the raw material. Biomass is not a monolithic category; the structural ...

Winter is winding down. Spring is gaining steam. Daylight is more than an hour longer than it was a month ago. And deer are up and about. Deer no longer face the boredom of staying bedded to conserve ...

A close look at a corn plant, highlighting its growth stages, care tips, and characteristics for gardening or farming enthusiasts. Why Democrats’ upset in a Texas state Senate race is a big deal ...