Not all farmlands are created equal — some are flat, some are on a moderate slope and some are hilly. On hilly agricultural ...

It’s the foundation of our agriculture system. The expansion of the human population alongside rising environmental stressors ...

As summer approaches and the heat waves join, a refreshing berry is always a good snack. Here's how to get a juicy fruit in ...

Gardening potatoes is a new challenge to take on! Here are some tips for growing potatoes in your home garden.

Homeowners enjoy gardening for many different reasons. In addition to adding beauty to a property, gardens can offset grocery costs by yielding tasty produce. They also offer important habitats ...

Compost is part of what Matthew Bertucci calls “the perfect circle for sustainability.” Bertucci, an assistant professor of ...

One of the major components to see any type of outdoor garden flourish is the potting soil. And as any gardener knows, ...

The less intensively you manage the soil, the better the soil can function. Such as not plowing as often or using more grass-clover mixtures as cover crops. Surprisingly, it applies to both ...

Is your soil poorly drained or heavy clay? A raised-bed garden may be a helpful solution to grow your favorite vegetables.

“It’s a chicken and egg thing. When soils are less compacted, it’s easier for roots to grow through them. Worms follow the ...

In the past, deep tillage damaged soil health. Over time, farmers shifted to no-till systems, which now make up about 33% of U.S. farms. Between 2018 and 2021, 77% of eastern South Dakota farmers ...