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Corn roots will tell you whether they ... growers today who are using strip-till, his go-to system. “We can portion fertilizer before we plant. We can portion fertilizer in the seed trench ...

Eggplants can produce up to a dozen fruits per plant, potentially more depending on the type and the growing conditions.

A federal program that safeguards the crops that feed the nation is being disrupted by budget cuts and mass firings.

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A new study from South Dakota State University reveals reductions in tillage intensity have led to an increase in soil ...

Cucumbers are a summer gardener’s delight. Delicious in everything from salads to iced water, the refreshing and hydrating cucumber is also a beautiful-looking vining plant that will give your veggie ...

The following was written by Jenny Brhel, Chris Proctor and Katja Koehler-Cole, University of Nebraska Extension educators, ...