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Yield losses due to compaction in tracked areas can range between 10% and 20%.

Organic growing practices, genetically modified organisms and other subjects are highlighted in this week’s segment.

By using crop residue you can reduce erosion potential, increase water storage capacity and, with tillage and rotation tweaking, create a nitrogen credit for future crops by building organic matter.

The far southeast corner of the state will set all-time records for precipitation. These stations have data for over 100 years, including the Dust Bowl.

Researchers share deep knowledge of gypsum at the Midwest Soil Improvement Symposium.

Everyone involved in agriculture—me included—needs to get past trying to define sustainability.

What we talk about when we talk about climate change.

After 60 years of chemical control, farming is entering an era of ecological control, driven by consumer demand and resistance issues found in farmer fields.

France and Israel topped the U.S. in the food quality and safety category of the Food Security Index.

The Farm Journal Foundation announced today that its nonprofit initiative Farmers Feeding the World is making its largest single commitment to date, giving $1 million to Heifer International.