Key Points Crop rotation prevents nutrient depletion of the soil and pests and diseases from returning next year.The golden ...

All cards on the table ... I’m generally a pretty lazy gardener. I mean I don’t mind working in the garden — just last weekend I filled 12 of those giant yard waste bags with leaves, sticks, and ...

Most people sow forage radishes in the fall and allow the winter’s cold weather to terminate the crop without manual intervention. However, you can sow these as winter cover crops in February as long ...

Planting dry beans into spring cover crops could be a measure to protect young plants from damaging weather conditions like wind or hail. Dry beans are susceptible to damage from wind and other ...

7 winter-proof vegetables you can plant in February ...

If you are planting corn, provide adequate nitrogen for the crop during emergence and early growth stages, especially in a high residue field. A mature grass cover crop, such as cereal rye, can have a ...

FARGO — A rainy start to planting season is having a big impact on area farmers. The most recent crop progress numbers released this week from the U.S. Department of Agriculture say 93% of corn has ...

Sabina, Ohio — It was just after dark as Ross Woodruff hopped into a truck to haul soybean seeds out to his brother, Mark, whose planter had run out. It was the first day they could plant after heavy ...

Question: We want to try growing tomatoes from seeds we see at garden centers. When do we sow the seeds and do we plant them in the ground or in containers? Answer: Start your tomato seeds to grow ...

North Dakota farmers will be without a key federal crop insurance option this year as they prepare for spring planting. As part of federally subsidized crop insurance, farmers are insured when the ...

Cool season vegetables, such as spinach and radishes, are ideal for direct seeding in March. Gardeners should ensure their garden beds are prepped in late fall or during warmer winter days. Container ...