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What Happens In A Cattle Feedlot

So what really takes place at a cattle feedlot? Many folks refer to these places of business as factory farms. … More

Why humans struggled to make 'f' and 'v' sounds until farming came along

Love to drop F-bombs? Thank the shift to agriculture.

103-year-old family farm perseveres through a century of challenges

Throughout their 103-year history, Richfield Farms has grown fruits and vegetables amid historic events like the Great Depression, World War II, and the current global pandemic.

Livestock got lost? There’s an app for that

A tragic event triggered the idea for a new invention that could help farmers track wandering livestock.

Hacking the farm: How farmers use 'digital agriculture' to grow more crops

Climate Corporation aims to take the guesswork out of farming. The company offers a slate of "digital agriculture" tools that provide a real-time look at what's happening on the farm.

How Do Horses Have Fun?

If you've ever watched a herd of horses, you've likely seen a few of the herd members kicking it up and having fun. Some horses are more...

What Are Farm Equipment Loans?

Farm equipment is costly, and for many in the agriculture industry, it's imperative to find affordable financing. Read our guide on farm equipment loans.

A Meatpacking Plant Transformed Into A Vertical Farm

See these amazing photos of “The Plant,” which now houses a cabinet of wonders for sustainability, including hydroponic farms, indoor fish farms, and a mushroom garden. Once complete, the entire building will produce lots of food–but no waste.

Plant-to-plate research cropping up at the Arboretum’s Red Barn Farm

A $250,000 gift from Land O’Lakes cultivates visibility among 500,000 Arboretum visitors a year and reinforces the company’s commitment to agriculture and feeding the world It’s a natural pairing for Land O’Lakes to get behind a new initiative at the U of M’s Minnesota Landscape Arboretum that explores plant-to-plate agricultural research and education. An effort to shine the light on farming is coming together at its Red Barn Farm, thanks in part to support from Land O’Lakes.

Plants to Avoid In Your Horse Farm Landscaping

Many people landscape their homes and farms to improve the aesthetics of the property. Unfortunately, many of those attractive plants are toxic to horses.

Learn About Hobby Farms Vs. Homesteading

What is hobby farming and how is it different from a small farm? Find out if it's the right course for your agrarian dreams.

Planting Season Means Sharing The Roadways With Farm Machinery

Planting season is well underway and ag experts are reminding drivers to use caution when following or passing farm machinery out on the roads.

20 Drought-Resistant Plants for a Beautiful Yard Even in Dry Climates

How to Trial Biocontrols on Your Farm

Grimmway Farms’ Kimberly Horton explains how you can apply good lab techniques to field-level testing and get the best results from your biologicals program.

6 apps for identifying weeds, pests and more

With all the apps available for agriculture, we break these six down for you as great ID tools for your farm.

Look Who’s the New Global Ambassador of Plant-Based Eating!

Top Chef’s Padma Lakshmi is teaming up with MorningStar Farms to spread awareness about the benefits of plant-based eating by taking their ‘Veg of Allegiance.’

Your health vs. cracker plant jobs

A petrochemical plant is not the only industry that can bring Beaver County tax revenue, employment opportunities, and thriving hotels and restaurants. A $6 billion investment into solar arrays, wind farms and green chemistry ventures would create these same benefits without health “trade-offs,” and hopefully without a $1.65 billion tax break for a multinational corporation. It could happen if the investor had the foresight and courage…