For some tasks, such as heavy mowing or plowing, full throttle is necessary, but for many others, less throttle saves fuel and also creates less noise.
Katydids have numerous calls of different lengths, and robotics researchers have even used the insects to send messages into the environment.
Stress takes a high toll on farmers at all levels. We tend to our crops, animals, family and land. But we need to care for our own mental health as well.
You can't send your goats to an office job, but you can put them to work to generate income for your farm. Here are several ways.
Inspire wonder and creativity in your youngsters by creating a children's garden just for them using these flowers.
Hornets are not aggressive unless provoked, but they are big and have dangerous stings. They also love honey and cause trouble for bees.
Use a combination of long- and short-term strategies to make sure the crops in your fall garden take hold as they should.
Impatiens downy mildew is a pathogen that causes defoliation and plant death. Learn more about it and how to keep it out of your garden.
It depends. Consider how you'll use them to transport water on your farm, and you might end up purchasing both types. The differences can be significant.
Goats can be raised for meat or dairy purposes, but don’t overlook their potential as companions. Goats can make great pals for people and animals.
Do you have the right stuff? Agriculture expert Carol Ekarius shares her list of essential tools and equipment that every hobby farm should have.
The beaver is a clever architect whose ponds are important filters of surface water. Here are facts about the beaver and things you can do coexist with the species.
