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The Agrarian Transition
Advocate, Teacher, Researcher and Author Eric Holt-Giménez Discusses the Global Food System, Economics & Peasant Farmers Since 2006 scholar and activist Eric Holt-Giménez has been executive...
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Corn Use for Ethanol
For the last several years, the possibility of using corn to produce a vehicle fuel — ethanol — has generated much excitement among politicians and the agribusiness industry. Can growing our own fuel...
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Do You Need GMO corn?
The first commercial GM (genetically modified) corn varieties, usually known as Bt corn, were released by a few companies in the mid-1990s, but soon one company, Monsanto, became the industry leader...
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Choose the Right Corn Seeds
Seed should be chosen that contains desirable nutrient characteristics if you are growing grain or silage to feed animals. Among the hybrid varieties, there is a wide difference in protein quality...
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Corn Seedbed Preparation
There are several basic methods and many variations of ways to till the soil and prepare a good seedbed for corn planting. An ideal seedbed is warm, moist, well aerated but firm soil. Source
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Planting Corn: Density, Location and Ideal Conditions
When planting corn, it’s important to understand best practices for your highest yields. Source
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How to Estimate Plant Populations Per Acre
An accurate estimate of plant population per acre can be obtained by counting using a formula and this graphic. Source
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Agricultural Advice from Warren Buffett
Do you know who Warren Buffett is? Neither did I. I did recognize the name — I had heard it for years and was always given to understand that he is very, very rich. I recently investigated him in...
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How to Read a Soil Test
The first step on the road to achieving healthy soils able to sustain productive plants is the soil or plant analysis test. Source
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The Business of Organic Elderberry
In the heart of the Midwest, a growing company called River Hills Harvest is riding the new wave of demand for elderberry products. At the helm of this enterprise is Terry Durham, a longtime advocate...
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Making Pawpaws Profitable
In the eastern United States, the pawpaw’s biggest selling point might be its connection to our native ecologies and local foodways. Find out if growing this distinctive fruit makes sense for your...
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Key Elements for Maximum Economic Corn Yields
If you’re looking for a basic checklist to ensure you are maximizing your corn yields, here are some ideas. Source
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When Should I Test My Corn or Sorghum Plants?
There are three critical stages in corn (grain or sorghum) plants you should test around. Source
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Examples of How to Adjust to Your Soil Test Results
Every farmer needs to have the confidence that he is on a solid footing, and doing all he can to supply his crops the fertility needed from start to finish. Includes audio commentary from Neal Kinsey....
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A Guide to Reading Soil Test Results
The following is how laboratory results are reported at Texas Plant & Soil Lab — other labs utilize similar terms. Source
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Understanding Solubility & Paste Testing
Soil testing for low exchange capacity soils will help you develop a system that holds enough nutrients and maintains colloidal balance. Source
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How to Build a Non-Toxic Corn Fertilizer System
Toxic substances not only come from pesticides (herbicides and insecticides), but also are produced by anaerobic bacteria in tight or waterlogged soil, and from certain harmful fertilizers. Source
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How to Read Tissue Analysis to Determine Corn Crop Health
By William L. McKibben Tissue analysis is a great way to verify soil additive claims. I am sure everyone has heard many claims about using this or that product will release nutrients locked up in the...
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Lime Restocks the Soil
When limestone is put on the soil, it accepts acidity from the clay, just as other minerals do in the rock weathering processes. Source
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How Do I Decide What Amount of Nutrients to Apply?
Nutrients like calcium, boron and manganese travel primarily in the xylem or the water transport system of the plant. Source
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