The Basics of Identifying Crop Quality
In this excerpt from his book “Science in Agriculture,” Dr. Arden Andersen discusses how to identify crop quality – starting with the basics.
“Built-in” Pest Management
Welcome to Book of the Week – a weekly feature offering you a glimpse between the pages of an Acres U.S.A. published title. This week’s Book of the Week feature is A New Farm Language, by W. Joe Lewis.
Insect Damage
Welcome to Book of the Week – a weekly feature of an Acres U.S.A. published title offering you a glimpse between the pages! This week’s Book of the Week feature is The Non-Toxic Farming Handbook by Philip Wheeler and Ronald Ward.
Wake Up the Microbes in Your Soil
Your soil is full of valuable bacteria and fungi that are mostly dormant and not contributing to the growth of your crops without the right food source. As you make plans for the 2022 crop season, consider making your soil microbiome a priority to uncover your soil’s potential.
Why Purchase Soil Inoculants? The Benefits of Off-farm Biology
The desire to restore our soils to their natural state is a lofty goal, but that goal gets even tougher when you expect a monoculture of soybeans to have the biological diversity of a thriving forest. This is where bringing in off-farm inoculation really shines.
