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The New York native works as an extension agent educating people about consumer and commercial horticulture.

Agricultural and food companies are converting what were formerly thought of as waste products into profit centers, according to a new report, “Don’t Waste a Drop,”

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

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.

The need for increased food production and the role farmers will play in the issue was a hot topic at the Ag Issues Forum in Nashville, Tenn.

Buckle up—here’s what you can expect by 2030.

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.