In the rush to get early soybeans planted, here are five questions to ask yourself prior to putting seed in the ground: 1. Are you using seed treatments to protect the crop? Early-planted soybeans ...

Planting soybeans early continues to gain in popularity due to the yield-boosting potential of faster canopy closure, increased plant nodes, higher pod retention and more. However, risks do exist.

When it comes to row crops in the United States, soybeans are a major player. In 2024, farmers harvested these legumes from 86.1 million acres—that’s more than the area of Indiana, Washington, and ...

The weather across the U.S. is in turmoil – with warm temperature records expected across central states later this week, followed by a blizzard – but if you are a gardener, you should still be ...

For the past two years, I have participated in the University of California Cooperative Extension's Master Gardener program. In Napa County alone, more than 100 UC-certified Master Gardeners volunteer ...

After a long winter, seeing the first blooms in your garden can be a real mood booster. If you want to enjoy flowers as soon as spring arrives, there are a few smart planting tricks you can try.

Planting wheat earlier in the spring to avoid crop damage from ever-hotter summers may not keep harvests on pace with current levels. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates.