With snow on the ground and cooler temperatures in the forecast, spring may seem like a long time away. However, it is important for farmers to make use of their winter down time and prepare for a ...

GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — Griggsville farmer Kim Curry’s keeping a close eye on the calendar and soil conditions as he gears up for spring planting. “We’ll wait just a little while longer,” Curry said.

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

ENID, Okla. — The petals on the summer flowers may be curling and turning brown now, but gardeners can look forward to vibrant colors next year by planting spring-flowering bulbs soon. Late September ...

Spring is the time to start planning and preparing for the upcoming growing season, even in colder climates. Spring cleaning for gardens includes cutting back dead foliage, but leaving some stems for ...