A study in the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management shows that the effects of invasive plants linger in the soil even after removal.
Sales of organic food and non-food products increased in 2010, and the industry expects to continue rising this year.
Texas farmers and ranchers see more than $20 million in losses to agricultural infrastructure and land because of April wildfires.
A new web-based resource allows farmers in Midwestern states to choose cover crops to fit their production needs.
Federal assistance is available to farmers in Alabama who are working to clean up the damage of last week’s tornadoes.
A study at Washington State University shows common pesticides cause sublethal effects that could be contributing to colony collapse disorder.
Courtesy Jeffrey Hamilton/Digital Vision/Thinkstock Light bulbs carrying the Energy Star label will be 30 percent more energy efficient starting in October 2011. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently updated its standards for light fixtures to qualify for the Energy Star label. To qualify for the Energy Star label, light fixtures will need to increase energy efficiency 30 […]
Budding videographers can enter Alltech’s Farming Film Contest for a chance to tell a farmer’s story.
Farms storing large quantities of petroleum products will need to put plans in place for handling spills.
As spring planting approaches, keep in mind these tips to stay safe and productive.
Early spring removal of poison hemlock from pastures can help keep livestock healthy this year.
To prepare for National Garden Week, Dirt on Gardening blogger Jessica Walliser answers Hobby Farms readers’ questions about gardening.
