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

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

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.

How engineers developed the rubber-belted tractor

A casual stroll through a farm machinery show this year revealed an obvious manufacturer trend toward tractors with rubber-belted track systems, with more options in store.

She Warned the Grain Elevator Would Disrupt Sacred Black History. They Deleted Her Findings.

A whistleblower says a plan to build a grain elevator on an old plantation would disrupt important historic sites, including possibly unmarked graves of enslaved people, and that her cultural resource management firm tried to bury her findings.

Fertilizer and liming practices for grain crops

Dry fertilizers can be safely and quickly applied in the fall. Some tillage will help ensure nutrients are placed below the soil surface. This will help reduce stratification and lower the concentration of dissolved P i

Grain Farmer & Artisan Baker Build Network

Knowledge is power, in so many things. For artisan baker Lori Sands, she wants her customers to understand what she puts into her hearth-baked breads and why it is important

Farmers urged to improve on-farm grain storage techniques

With on-farm grain storage growing in popularity, just how well are crops being managed post-harvest?

Are grain farmers losing to oil for rail service?

A record harvest will likely cause financial hardships on grain farmers due to a lack of rail service. Some point the finger at the oil industry for the problem.

Can Human Urine Replace Chemical Fertilizers?

Urine contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium -- essential plant nutrients that are usually mined from the earth or the air for agricultural use. The Rich Earth Institute is collecting thousands of gallons of urine, hoping to make potentially harmful waste substance into a boon for crop production.

Plants Need a Little Vigor? How to Choose a Good Fertilizer

State grain farmers seeing benefits of selling silage to bigger dairies

As grain prices show no signs of improving, more farmers are growing corn for silage to pay the bills.

Hear farmers complaining? Consider it therapy

If you spend much time around small town cafes, gas stations, bars, grain elevators and other gathering places, you've probably heard or been involved in a conversation with a farmer or rancher about the weather.

Improving Farmer Access to Quality Fertilizer for Increased Yields

A major factor limiting use of quality fertilizers for enhanced agricultural productivity is the unavailability of properly packaged and labeled fertilizers in quantities small-scale farmers can af…

What is going on with fertilizer prices?

Farmers are faced with prices that won’t drop soon and a laundry list of new decisions to make.