Agriculture

Let your voice be heard.  Why writing to your congressperson is good for your farm. I expect the first response from many is: Why would I? I did not vote...

Integrated pest management methods encourage attracting and hosting beneficial insect predators that keep common pests at bay. Learn how to draw them in and keep them on the farm! While...

A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. In southern Baltimore, not far...

Senate Republicans are still working through a few major issues as they continue trying to pass the reconciliation bill by President Trump’s July 4 deadline. Sen. Raphael Warnock, the only...

We bring you some of the best farm photos from the week this Friday, June 27, 2025! Want to get listed in this weekly feature? Be sure to hashtag your...

June 17, 2025 — Years ago, when purchasing a flat of pansies at a garden center, Chris Wilson noticed a label indicating the flowers had been treated with insecticides. “I...

The industrial standard in agriculture involves heavy use of herbicides and pesticides to meet the bottom line of production. However, over time, it is increasingly apparent that these are not...

1. Grain, Soybean Futures Higher in Overnight Trading Grain and soybean futures were higher in overnight trading on concerns about dry weather in the Canadian Prairies and hot weather in...

Lofton, urban watershed resilience advisor, spurs community action to mark Water Awareness Month May is Water Awareness Month, a special time for Californians to come together in celebration of water,...

Plant-based products’ use of the term “milk” has caused friction for decades among consumers, dairy producers, and the companies that produce milk alternatives. Now, the American Butter Institute is urging...