Ask the Expert: how to make agriculture more sustainable

MSU’s Bruno Basso outlines key steps the grain industry can take — with public support — to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% over the next decade

May 27 , 2022

New UF/IFAS professor to combine AI and plant breeding

Read more about Argentine native Carlos “Charlie” Messina, who is helping the next generation of AI technology developers and studying how he and plant breeders can help farmers.

May 25 , 2022

Organic farming: Philosophy, contamination and fertilizers

Learn the about the philosophy, contamination and fertilizers of organic farming in the second part of this comprehensive guide by WikiFarmer.

May 20 , 2022

Organic farming: Definitions, certifications, and principles

Learn the basics of what organic farming means in the first part of this comprehensive guide by WikiFarmer.

May 19 , 2022

Five things indoor farmers should know when choosing their grow lights

Caught up in the excitement around this emerging sector, many entrepreneurs fail to do the planning and research necessary to select the right equipment – particularly lighting – for their crops, budget, and farm’s needs.

May 05 , 2022

Composting 101: What to compost and how to do it

Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich soil.

April 06 , 2022

Composting 101: What to compost and how to do it

Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich soil.

March 17 , 2022

How to reduce reliance on pesticides

Use this guide to natural weed killers to create a kid-safe and pet-safe garden or lawn and prevent exposure to the various chemicals used in regular weed killers.

March 09 , 2022

Tricks to get compost in only two to three weeks

We all know a stable, good quality compost that is able to nourish our crops takes a while, but if you don't have enough time try these tricks to get your soil faster.

March 08 , 2022

Organic fertilizers and how to prepare them

Organic fertilizers are substances made up of animal, vegetable or mixed waste that are added to the soil to improve its physical, biological, and chemical characteristics.

March 04 , 2022