USDA crop report shows corn, soy planting steady; winter wheat quality drops; cotton, rice, sorghum, sugarbeets, spring wheat ...

Don’t let less-than-ideal sun exposure keep you from growing edibles in the garden. There are plenty of delicious vegetables ...

Key Points A squeeze test to feel the soil is one of the best ways to tell if it's ready for planting.Slightly warmer soil ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gardening is in full swing, with farmers already planting crops like potatoes, tomatoes and greens – and most have their own ...

I received several questions from readers that I want to answer, as well as provide a few tips that are ideal this time of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

As winter wanes and the first signs of spring begin to emerge, many home gardeners find themselves itching to dig into the soil and get their plants growing. But when is the best time to start ...

Raised beds should be no wider than 4 feet across to make it easier to work in them without standing on the soil. If you must ...

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 ...

While combines roll through fields across the Midwest, farmers have a unique opportunity to lay the groundwork for next season’s success. “Harvest your crop, spread residue — and most importantly, be ...

Mid-Michigan farmers are waiting for their fields to dry so they can start planting crops.