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Study Begins on LED Lights for Crop Growth

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Purdue University is partnering with universities to research and improve the effects of LED lighting in greenhouses.

Grants for Farm Solutions

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Two programs fighting for the future of agriculture receive grants administered by the USDA for research and sustainable-farm advocacy.

Farm Dog Disease on the Rise

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An increased number of leptospirosis cases have been found in dogs throughout the Midwest, but treatment is available.

U.N. Sets Biodiversity Goals

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The U.N. Convention on Biodiversity outlines 20 targets to reduce biodiversity loss worldwide, including on small farms.

Weed Dating: The Farm Social Frontier?

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One farm chore inspires experimental on-farm mixers for rural Vermont communities.

Western Milling Recalls Some Turkey Feed

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Noncommercial turkey feed may contain digestion medication.

Equine Identification Technology Unveiled

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Iris scanning-technology promises to be a highly efficient and noninvasive way to track horse records.

Tips from Kentucky Chefs and Producers

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Hobby Farms editors attended the Incredible Food Show in Lexington, Ky., to gather tips and taste some of the local fare.

Muscovy Duck Regulations Revisited

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Proposed changes to Muscovy duck regulations address needs of farming operations.

Armyworms Infest Texas Crop

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The yearly armyworm infestations in Texas seem exacerbated by the sudden rainy season, but experts say that isn’t the case.

Online Livestock-handling Course

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A web-based training program allows livestock handlers to stay updated on best practices in livestock handling.

Researchers Make Microbial Breakthrough

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Researchers show how the breakdown of hemicellulose could impact agriculture, biofuels, and human and animal health.

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