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Even though different soils have some properties that cannot be changed, such as texture, soil quality can be improved by implementing good management strategies. Properly managed cover crops can improve soils for water holding capacity, drainage, structure, and even the ability for plant roots to penetrate through the soil. They enrich soil with organic matter,Read more

Frost is the coating or deposit of ice that forms when outside surface temperatures past the dew point. It appears as fragile white crystals or frozen dew drops near the ground. Frost is most common in low-lying areas. Warm air rises, and cool air sinks—cool air is denser than warm air. That means there areRead more

As world population and food production demands rise, keeping soil healthy and productive is of paramount importance. Options are limited for bringing in new land suitable for high crop yield. It takes Mother Nature 100 – 500 years to form 1 inch of topsoil. Satisfying the growing global appetite will require farmers to continue to fine-tune soilRead more

In the face of changing weather driven by climate change and the increasing demand for food, Conservation Agriculture (CA) aims to achieve sustainable and profitable agriculture and improve farmers’ livelihoods. Here are a few things you need to know. Conservation Agriculture observes three main principles that you should remember Direct seeding involves growing crops withoutRead more

Workers are the most important part of any farm’s production. Whether they work on small family farms or get hired by big corporate farming operations, workers are those who perform all activities which make farms profitable. The greatest need for additional workers is usually at the time of harvest. Due to increased workload, farmers employRead more

A global food industry is bound to have some waste, but how much of this waste is preventable? From farm to table, produce gets wasted in shocking amounts. Do your part by ensuring you don’t waste any of the products you buy. Thanks to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for theseRead more

Forests are one of the Earth’s greatest natural resources, a key to support life on Earth. There is a reason why we often figuratively speak of ‘the tree of life. Eight thousand years ago, half of the Earth’s land surface was covered by forests or wooded areas. Today, these areas represent less than one-third. ForestsRead more

Weather plays an important role in agricultural production. It has a profound influence on the growth, development, and yields of a crop, incidence of pests and diseases, water needs, fertilizer requirements, and timeliness and effectiveness of farm operations, such as plowing, harrowing, land preparation, weeding, irrigation, manuring, spraying, dusting, harvesting, storage and transport of farmRead more

The world’s climate is changing fast, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future, no matter what measures are now taken. For agriculture, change will also be significant, as temperatures rise, rainfall patterns change and pests and diseases find new ranges, posing new risks to food and farming. Until recently, agriculture has tendedRead more

In the past, the primary solution for food shortages has been to bring more land into agriculture. While crop productivity has been increased with innovation, the introduction of new varieties, and cultivation technologies, the land utilization rate has decreased. Even though different soils have some properties that cannot be changed, such as texture, soil qualityRead more