11 Tasty and Easy to Grow Squash Varieties
When it comes to squash varieties, there are way too many to count. This delicious fruit is one of the longest cultivated food plants, with a storied history that dates back over 8,000 years. This is when the first evidence of its cultivation was found, with origins among the indigenous peoples of the Americas. It […]
6 Ways Cover Crops Save You Money
If you haven’t taken the leap and you’re unsure about whether or not to sow a cover crop, know that it’s worth it. Specifically, when it comes to your bottom line, cover crops save money. They may not do so immediately, but the effort you invest in them is returned in multiple ways. Grow cover […]
How to Get Started With Regenerative Grazing: 5 Recommendations
Regenerative grazing is not a new practice, but it is to many large-scale ranchers used to the traditional industrial model. But the importance of practicing regenerative grazing has never been higher. By taking a few steps in the right direction consistently, it’s possible to convert a ranch to a more restorative state. Terms like silvopasture, […]
Phantom Wallet vs Alternatives: A practical comparison for Solana users deciding on a browser extension
Imagine you’re about to click “Connect Wallet” on a promising Solana NFT drop page, your browser crowded with tabs, and a tiny spinner telling you the site is waiting for your signature. Two minutes and one careless confirmation later, you’ve either listed the wrong asset or approved a transfer you didn’t intend. That concrete, slightly […]
How to Fight Soil Nutrient Loss with Prairie Strips
Industrial agriculture is profitable, but recent trends show that profit may only last in the short run if soil health isn’t prioritized. Farmers in the central US in the 1930s learned the hard way. By over-tilling the soil, they lost precious topsoil, and the Dust Bowl ensued. Farmers today may notice crop vigor declines when […]
Fight Potato Viruses with Wildflowers: 9 Flowers to Try
Potato virus Y is a huge threat to potato crop stability in North America and Europe. Farmers are most concerned about the necrotic strain, which affects varieties of potatoes more severely than the common strain. These viruses cause mottled leaves and, eventually, plant death. Necrotic strains damage foliage as well as tubers, which rot from […]
How to Speed Up Your Compost: 5 Recommendations
If you’ve just started composting, you might wonder how to speed up compost so it’s completely decomposed and usable. It’s not hard to do! As long as you have the right balance of greens to browns, you can have finished compost in just four weeks. Composting is a great way to reduce waste on your […]
The 7 Best Crops for Dry Farming
As heat and water scarcity increase, farmers have to adjust their strategies to ensure good production. The bottom line is important, but so is conserving non-renewable resources. Dry farming is one way to keep both in mind. The technique’s success is surprising, as it shows that crops don’t need daily watering and pampering for a […]
How to Beat the Weeds in a No-Till Landscape
Reducing your tillage or switching to an entirely no-till system can offer numerous environmental and economic benefits. Leaving the soil undisturbed reduces erosion and runoff, while also saving costs associated with labor and fuel required for tillage events. However, no-till also presents challenges, including increased weed pressure and nutrient stratification. If you’re practicing no-till or […]
9 Disease-Resistant Vegetable Varieties You Should Be Growing
The long, warm days of summer cause veggies like tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash to jump into overdrive. They seem to grow a few inches each day and begin cranking out fruits that demand near-daily harvests. Unfortunately, summer also brings unwelcome diseases. Pruning, trellising, fertilizing, and properly watering your plants decreases the likelihood they’ll become infected, […]