An international study involving INRAE and coordinated by China Agriculture University has shown that the practice of crop ...

An international study involving INRAE and coordinated by China Agriculture University has shown that the practice of crop ...

When the Southern Cover Crops Council held its annual conference recently in Baton Rouge, I was fortunate to sit in on panel discussions with farmers and specialty crops (vegetables, fruits, nuts and ...

That’s why diversifying your risk isn’t just a good idea — it’s a smart strategy to help your farm stay strong, no matter ...

We know what you’re thinking: what is crop rotation? Well, it’s as simple as it sounds. Crop rotation is the practice of ...

For the last several decades, the default path for American farmers and ranchers has been increasing specialization of the agricultural activities on their operations. In 1949, American farmers ...

Right now, it seems like vegetable garden season will go on forever. But we know that eventually the cold weather will show up and put an end to our garden. Since we know it’s going to happen, let’s ...

When King Charles III visited Honeydale Farm in England's Cotswolds region, one of his first remarks was: "Monoculture. That's our problem." Stream San Diego News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with ...

Crop rotation or growing different crops on the same land season after season, can be difficult to understand. Farmers who have been exclusively growing maize may ask, "Why should I reduce the ...

Among the Brassica genus types, broccoli has been one of the popular choices for farmers in cooler climates. In the past, ...

If we step back, the problem reveals an opportunity: Farming must be reimagined as a viable, purposeful career for people who ...