The word farm was once equated with images of sun-kissed green fields in rural areas. That’s quickly changing. Not only are farms moving closer to urban areas, but they’re also getting creative in how ...

This article was written by Stacey Stearns, educational program administrator for UConn Extension, based in Storrs, Conn. Organic versus conventional agriculture. Industrial versus sustainable. GMO ...

CAPUTA, S.D.— Understanding your soil type is a vital tool to developing your farming and ranching practices. “Those properties of the soils dictate how we are going to basically utilize those soils ...

Pesticides are essential tools used to protect crops from various pests and diseases. These substances help farmers control insects, weeds, fungi, rodents, mites, bacteria, nematodes, algae, predators ...

OACOMA, S.D. — Solar energy is nothing new, but a new concept called agrivoltaics is on the horizon. “That’s the coupling of solar energy with agriculture or farming in particular,” said Molly Brown, ...

Cows and corn are often the first images that come to mind when thinking about farms, but many non-traditional types of farms also exist. Ostrich farming is one type of agriculture that can have many ...

Agricultural producers, similar to other businesses, face significant risk. The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service identifies five different types of farming ...