AS WE MOVE through July and our yard and gardens are flourishing, let us dive into a “Nutrients 101 short course.” ...

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Maxwell Farms, also known as Maxwell United, won the 2024 Iowa Conservation Farmers of the Year. KCCI spoke with a farmer who shared what they and others do.

Chard and spinach yield abundant fresh greens with little effort. Chard – and its relatives seakale beet and spinach beet – is a biennial, and when sown in July, forms strong plants over winter. They ...

Maybe you don't have the room or the time to add compost to your soil. Luckily, leaves and stems are also great vehicles for ...

Root microbiomes contain microbes that help plants survive times of stress and may potentially improve crop yields in ...

Corn and soybean inoculants support plant growth and soil nutrient availability and uptake. Learn how inoculants function, ...

Table 1 lists nutrients and foliar deficiency symptoms in corn, soybean, and wheat. Two words, “chlorosis” or “chlorotic,” frequently appear in the table. Both terms describe when leaves start ...

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Plants like dill, beet, marigold, and chamomile are some of the 22 best companion plants to grow alongside cabbage and esure ...

Good soil is the starting point for a garden that grows well. It feeds your plants, holds water, and helps roots grow strong.