For those of us seeking lush gardens, bountiful harvests and vibrant color, nitrogen is a key element to promote plant health ...

Long-term experiments revealing how farmers can improve soil fertility within more sustainable "new farming systems" were discussed ...

Richard Keith Beverage, born December 30, 1931, in Marlinton, was raised on his family’s farm, Sunrise Farm, in Clover Lick.

Weed management is a key concern for any farmer. But it’s at the top of the list for those growing organic field crops.

Do not plant black walnuts, eastern red cedars, junipers, and hawthorns near apple trees. Avoid planting tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, brassicas, and root vegetables near apples. Sunflowers nearby also ...

To reach maturity in time for Halloween, pumpkins need to be planted between mid-June and mid-July in North Alabama. During ...

There are hardly any flowering plants left, and food for honey bees is becoming scarce. Researchers at the Biocenter have investigated how bees cope with this situation.

Fayette County Farm Bur­eau member Damien Matt has had several moments of clarity since deciding to implement cover crops on ...

With rain becoming more elusive and irrigation costly, Luke Felmingham is weighing up whether his oats will be cut for hay or ...

To test their hypothesis, the researchers set up one system of vertically installed, east-west facing solar panels and ...

As your vegetable garden winds down for the season, it can be tempting to simply let it rest until spring. But what if you ...

Research on regenerative techniques suggests producers should consider incorporating intercrops and cover crops with their ...