A handful of freshly picked asparagus spears is one of the tell-tale signs of spring. While these perennials won’t produce a ...

When you think of improving the soil, you may imagine planting cover crops or utilizing minimal tillage systems that allow ...

Intercropping creates a living web of soil-building and nutrient-exchange underground. When legumes fix nitrogen, root ...

When it comes to row crops in the United States, soybeans are a major player. In 2024, farmers harvested these legumes from 86.1 million acres—that’s more than the area of Indiana, Washington, and ...

The European corn borer is one of the most prevalent pests across the world. It feeds on multiple species of plants, with corn being the most prominent. Today, this pest is making its way back into ...

Based in Houston, Texas, I moved in 2006 to attend the University of North Texas, where I earned my Bachelor’s in English Literature and Master’s in Applied Anthropology. It was during my time at ...

In his new book, Dan Saladino examines the ways in which multiple food species are going extinct and what can be done to prevent further loss. With ships stuck off the California coast, the USDA plans ...

Strategically placing water-filled containers around the growing space slowly releases moisture into the air, providing ...

Replacing your entire grocery list with homegrown food is an overwhelming prospect. But tending to a few easy-to-grow crops? Well, that’s more manageable. Whether you’re tired of spending more on a ...