BROOKINGS, S.D. - Planting depth is one of many factors growers need to consider when planting a corn crop, explained David Karki, Ph.D.,SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist. "A common principle ...

Whether you're growing a container garden or a new in-ground garden, growing plants from seeds is definitely doable. Among the easiest plants to grow from seed are vegetables such as greens, peas, ...

Starting your very first vegetable garden can feel both exciting and overwhelming. You’ve bought your seeds, you’ve got a patch of soil or a few containers ready—but now what? How deep do you plant ...

Showy irises are standouts in any flower garden, whether you use them as a border or as the star of the show. The distinct shape and petal arrangement make these flowers easy to identify, even though ...

If your corn planter would do a better job in the field being hitched to a boat this week, it’s obviously too wet to plant. However, there are times when soil conditions are less than ideal and ...

Could you find the root flare on a tree? Most of us have probably never heard the term, but that particular feature is key to properly planting a tree. A common mistake is to place the root flare too ...

During a Strategic Farming webinar hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension on March 25, Jeff Coulter, University of Minnesota Extension corn agronomist, offered numerous considerations for the ...

Spring is a favorite time for planting trees. Your planting practices can have a big impact on the longevity of the trees. Recent research by the University of Minnesota has shown that many trees are ...

Linamar. has filed a patent for a method to enhance crop yields by adjusting seed depth and seed-fertilizer separation based on soil conditions. The method involves using specific furrow openers to ...

BLACKSBURG, VA -- Many landscape trees are started in-ground, then sold as bare-root ''liners'' to producers who plant them in large containers to grow. To minimize wind damage and to facilitate ...

“Plant them high, they will not die. Plant them low, they will not grow.” I first read that saying on the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA) online discussion exchange years ago. The name ...