Before starting any yard or garden project, we recommend having your soil tested by the University of Minnesota Soil Testing Lab. They will let you know if your soil needs added nutrients, depending ...

Companion planting isn’t limited to your garden beds. You can also use carefully selected companion plants for your peach trees, helping to ward off pests and bring in pollinators for a juicier, ...

Companion planting is the practice of growing different plants together for their mutual benefit. This method can attract pollinators, repel pests, and conserve water in a garden. Gardeners can group ...

Summer has always been my favorite season. I love the feeling of warm sunshine, fresh air, and endless days spent outside.

Some simple field checks this summer can reveal whether you're planting a specific hybrid too thick, too thin, or just right ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Biting into an ear of Olathe sweet corn is one of the true manifestations of Colorado summer. There are several varieties, but all Olathe (pronounced ...

It's grilling time. And, Iowa farmers are bringing their finest sweet corn to the masses. After a more limited supply for the Fourth of July holiday in 2025, local producers expect to have their sweet ...

Prairie View Farms Produce opened its sweet corn stands for the season on July 2. Despite recent heavy rains, the sweet corn crop was ready on time for its annual opening. Long lines of customers ...

Welcome to Bon Appétit Bake Club, a community of curious bakers. Each month senior Test Kitchen editors Jesse Szewczyk and Shilpa Uskokovic share a must-make recipe and dive deep on why it works. Come ...

In the United States, corn and soybeans are grown in the same regions and by the same farmers, presenting producers in much of the country with the decision of how much of each to plant in the crop ...