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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

the growing and harvesting of crops. the raising of livestock such as cows, sheep, pigs, hens or turkeys. It is also known as agriculture. Crops and livestock can be used for food and products.