Plowing, or tilling, is an age-old agricultural practice that readies the soil for planting by turning over the top layer to ...

Crack open the surface of your garden soil and pay attention to what shows up. That dusty, dry texture doesn’t just sit there ...

Warm, workable soil is key to a successful spring garden. Use these simple tests to know when conditions are right to plant ...

Plowing, or tilling, is an age-old agricultural practice that readies the soil for planting by turning over the top layer to ...

Understanding what is happening below the soil surface can help farmers make more precise agronomic decisions and better target their input investments. New tools are allowing growers and agronomists ...

Discover how to loosen compacted soil to set your plants up for spring. Compacted soil deprives plant roots of oxygen and ...

By the time spring finally loosens winter’s grip in northern Michigan, everyone wants to be outside making progress. For landowners planning to plant trees and shrubs, though, the biggest factor ...

As winter fades and temperatures begin to rise, your lawn is ready for a fresh start. Spring is the perfect time to set the foundation for a healthy, vibrant lawn that will flourish throughout the ...

New survey data from the 2025 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll shows growing awareness of soil compaction risks among farmers.

Could breaking up compaction be as simple as planting a seed in future? That’s the ingenious solution one company is hoping to develop with its tiny, seed-like Aeropod capsules. The capsules use ...

By digging deeper into the details, farmers can use the information to make more informed input decisions and drive better ...