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Corteva Agriscience™, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, Supports Education of the Future as…
Corteva Agriscience™, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, is showing support for youth involvement in industry by becoming a collaborator for an innovative educational program. Corteva Agriscience will be a key strategic collaborator in the…
Alternative feeds could help with hay shortage
Combine a short and expensive hay supply with a snowy winter, and producers are left scrambling as they work to keep cows in condition until spring.
Denise Schwab, Iowa State University Extension beef specialist in Vinton, Iowa, says…
Farmer who fronted McDonald’s beef campaign moves into dairying
In his more than 20 years farming, Liam Delaney has done everything he knows how to do to make beef production work, inside and outside the farm gate and in terms of advocating for the sector.
"I talked and listened to experts,…
Freezing temps have little impact on pests
Many in the agricultural community are wondering what effects the recent extreme cold might have on pests and pathogens. While it would be nice if the cold temperatures we are experiencing could help to reduce our potential for pest damage,…
26 best vegetarian sources of protein
There’s no denying that our culture is obsessed with eating protein. So it should come as no surprise that vegans and vegetarians are constantly questioned about going meat-free—despite the fact that neither diet by definition is lacking in…
Extremadura’s white asparagus season reaches its peak
Due to the warm temperatures recorded during the autumn and winter, Extremadura's white asparagus season is starting earlier this year.
"We have started the white asparagus harvest very early this year thanks to the favorable weather…
A guide to some common organic garden pesticides
It would be nice if no pesticides were necessary in the garden, but problems do occur. Left unattended, insects can ravage leaves, flowers and fruits and diseases will spread quickly. When a problem is severe enough to need a control,…
I photographed the life cycle of blueberries, and I couldn’t have imagined it being so beautiful
Blueberries start out as delicate pink flowers that turn into white tubes. Once the tubes fall off, the opening of a green berry becomes visible. Slowly the berry starts to expand. The colors turn from, green, to red, to purple, until…
Soil solarization: an easy method for killing weeds
Soil solarization is a preventive, organic method of killing weeds before weed seeds even sprout. But the advice below is also meant for homeowners wishing to start a garden with a clean slate, reclaiming a patch of land where weeds…
20 foods you can only find in the South
Hearty, creamy, carby, dreamy—there’s a reason we call it Southern comfort food. Whether you’re a fan of the region’s African and French-inspired fare or iconic bourbon and sweet tea, the South undoubtedly has some of the most exceptional…