Weather “whiplash” in the spring is nothing new for Midwest farmers. This spring, varied weather events were plentiful. From ...

Like the start of a big NASCAR race or the beginning of a Championship game, farmers in portions of the Upper Midwest began full-scale field work during the week of April 13-19. Farm operators in many ...

Planting seeds in your garden in the spring, also called direct sowing or direct seeding, is a great way to get the season started. Unlike starting seeds indoors, you don’t need to worry about the ...

KEY NEWS. SPRING HAS SPRUNG IN THE OHIO RIVER VALLEY, AND FOR MANY THAT MEANS WATCHING THEIR GARDENS BLOOM. RECENTLY, A TREND HAS BEEN MAKING YOUR GARDEN POLLINATOR FRIENDLY. OUR SAM CARTER FOUND OUT ...

For lush garden color and vibrant blooms all spring long, you'll want to add plants that flower during the heat of summer and into autumn. It's not hard to achieve, but planning is essential. Here's ...

A squeeze test to feel the soil is one of the best ways to tell if it's ready for planting. Slightly warmer soil that's springy and falls apart is a sign that it's set for seeds. Good early spring ...