The value of crops extends beyond food to industrial materials, energy applications, and personal care products.

Experts advise Midsouth farmers to choose top seeds, cut input costs and use trial data to boost profits in a tough ag economy.

Some small grains planting has begun in the region. But questions remain about how farmers still could switch acres around among crops in a search for profitability as input costs continue to rise.

Everybody seems to be talking about cover crops. Rightfully so because, managed correctly, they can provide environmental benefits. Higher yield? Well, maybe, but probably not, at least in the near ...

Agronomic advisers are increasingly recommending the use of cover crops to their farmer customers and helping them find success – especially when they have experience with cover crops on their own ...

As we approach the 2026 planting season, farmers need to make sure that they have their weed management plans in place. With how unpredictable every crop season can be, a ...

A greater focus on roots during plant breeding could ensure staple grain crops continue to feed the world as recycled ...

Researchers at the University of New England have identified two fly species as promising pollinators for berry crops, ...

The idea that gardening demands endless patience, perfect timing, and expert-level knowledge deserves a serious reality check ...

A field planted with cereal rye, one of the most common cover crops in Iowa. Photo by Ally Larson/Iowa State University. AMES, Iowa – Planting ground cover in fields between cash crop growing seasons ...

More than 2.5 million pounds of pesticides containing PFAS were sprayed on California crops between 2018 and 2023.

If we don’t get moisture, I’m not going to plant,” said chile grower Praxie Vigil, who runs Vigil Farms along the Bessemer ...