If you go to enough workshops about grazing, you’re bound to see an illustration that shows how biting off the tops of plants impacts their roots, and how if you graze short enough, the plant…
Sustainability has become a hot topic in the last few years. But for pig farmers, being environmentally sustainable is nothing new. See how pig farmers prote...
The IRS often targets farmers for an audit for a variety of reasons, but primarily because income is not reported to farmers on W2s or 1099s. Without an audit, it’s difficult for the IRS to know if a farmer is accurately reporting income.
Climate Corporation aims to take the guesswork out of farming. The company offers a slate of "digital agriculture" tools that provide a real-time look at what's happening on the farm.
A near-monopoly in the seed industry leaves farmers with few other choices than seeds coated with neonicotinoid insecticides
The idea that farmers campaigned for Daylight Saving Time is a myth
Just like people, chickens sometimes get sick. When this happens, farmers work with animal health experts to determine if antibiotics are needed.
By Jessica Domel About once every year or so, I convince myself I should plant a garden of my favorite fruits and vegetables at my house so I don’t have to go to the grocery store as often. In my head, this garden is beautiful, abundant and easy to care for. Soon after the dream, …
Dancer and princess emojis don't quite apply to you? A farmer emoji might soon be available!
It's not just better crops that will feed the world—it's better microbes.
Do you know how to find your nearest farmers market? Use this interactive map below to find locations, hours of operation and contact information for the markets.
Do organic farmers spray? And why do some people say that organic sprays are even more toxic than conventional? We’ve got the answer at rodaleinstitute.org/b...
Drones give farmers a bird's-eye-view of their crops, so they actually know where pests and infertile areas are.
The average age of the farmer is now around 60 years old and trending older every year. Why? Can you become a 1st generation farmer?
Tudder is similar to popular dating app Tinder, except farmers are able to swipe right to match cows with bulls for breeding purposes.
A major factor limiting use of quality fertilizers for enhanced agricultural productivity is the unavailability of properly packaged and labeled fertilizers in quantities small-scale farmers can af…
Farmers are a special type of people. And sometimes that specialness is a little odd. A light and fun post about farmers.
As grain prices show no signs of improving, more farmers are growing corn for silage to pay the bills.