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There are three types of cover crops to consider planting in September. Winter-killed crops are perfect for growers with cold ...
The USDA has kept cheese and other dairy products in cold-storage caves for decades. But their purpose has shifted over the years.
To install prairie strips, soil nutrient loss is best controlled with at least 10% of the land outfitted for this purpose. Of ...
How does milk get made? It's a process that is far more shrouded in mystery than it used to be. Modern Farmer spent two days at Ronnybrook Farm in upstate New York to get an inside look at the ...
At the end of February, the town board of Lind, Wisconsin voted against changing the zoning laws to allow a nearby 600-cow dairy to install an anaerobic digester. These digesters are becoming more ...
“All we do is work with organic farmers. We understand the risk. We understand the challenges and the types of capital it takes to facilitate [a regenerative] transition,” says Brandon Welch, ...
Earlier this month, the FDA approved genome-edited cattle for use in meat production. They were bred with climate change in mind, and they have extremely slick, short hair, which is said to help the ...
Others, categorized as drought-tolerant crops, require very little. So, if you’re short on water, there’s no need to let it stop you from growing. There are a number of crops you can plant that ...
The epitome of a low-tech agriculture solution, these coops on wheels give your birds constant access to fresh food, while fertilizing the soil and controlling pests.
How agriculture and conservation are coming together for the survival of the endangered monarch butterflies.
Last spring, farms across the country saw a surge in demand for their CSA programs, with signups and waitlists that flourished at rates not seen before.
What comes to mind when you think of Campbell Soup? You might picture cans of tomato soup or perhaps an iconic Andy Warhol print of them. You probably don’t think much about the ingredients that went ...