Last fall John Holman, professor in agronomy at Kansas State University and the cropping systems and forage agronomist at the Southwest Research and Extension Center in Garden City, didn’t think there ...

After dodging inclement weather left and right to get this year’s crop in the ground, farmers continue to face Mother Nature’s challenges this growing season. According to the latest USDA crop ...

PULLMAN, Wash. — Planting wheat earlier in the spring to avoid crop damage from ever-hotter summers may not keep harvests on pace with current levels. That’s a key finding from new research at ...

When you think of lowering your grocery bill with homegrown food, wheat probably isn’t the first thing that pops into your mind. Tomatoes, lettuce, and perhaps a flock of backyard chickens often make ...

Double cropping wheat after corn is a common practice in some regions, though it’s less frequently done after sorghum. This discrepancy can be attributed to two main factors. First, corn is often ...

Planting winter wheat on ground in Bureau County represented a notable departure from the long-standing corn-soybean rotation that has traditionally defined much of north-central Illinois agriculture.

Wondering how and when to terminate your cover crop? Perhaps planting green is right for you. This practice involves planting your corn or soybean crop directly into a cover crop like cereal rye or ...

Scientists in Kashmir develop early-maturing wheat varieties to enhance crop cycles and boost food production for local ...