Flexibility. For farmers today, that one little word can mean added opportunity to a crop management plan. That’s certainly true for Iowa farmer Randy Riediger. By incorporating small grains into his ...

When people are asked what a “small farm” is, they may base their answer on the number of acres or number of animals a farm has – and they often assume that there aren’t many of them. However, small, ...

Who grows our food? This seemingly simple question is getting harder to answer in a world where our food crosses borders to ...

It’s hard work to harvest, but a growing cadre of small farmers and home gardeners are cultivating the spice for profit, or simply pleasure. Bulb-like corms, at top, produce saffron crocuses. Each ...

Ever wish you had insight on whether the plants in your home garden are really thriving? A group of Northeastern University researchers recently developed sensors that change color to indicate the ...

TWIN FALLS • Small grain crops across southern Idaho are benefitting from cooler temperatures in late May. A little less wind and a little more moisture would improve the outlook for dryland growers ...

Small family dairy operation in Richardson County wins reader voting for best cover story of the year among agricultural features.

SC Dept. of Agriculture is accepting applications for program that enhances competitiveness and expands markets for growers and producers ...