Most people assume that plants need unlimited sunlight to grow well. While sunlight is essential, excessive sun exposure can actually damage many crops. Every plant has a specific sunlight requirement, and when that limit is exceeded, growth slows, water loss increases, and crop stress rises. To solve this problem, farmers are turning to an unexpected … Read more
Leaders in Idaho’s agriculture industry stress that migrant workers are essential to keeping farms operating, and without meaningful immigration reform, the state’s agricultural economy could face serious setbacks. This was the central message at a recent public forum hosted by The City Club of Idaho Falls, where local experts emphasized the urgent need for change. … Read more
Farmers frequently reach out to Ken Ferrie, a well-known Farm Journal Field Agronomist, during the fall season with questions about correctly adjusting their tillage tools. Most farmers want to know the ideal depth, the best operating conditions, and when to use specific cutters or shanks. However, Ferrie emphasizes that before he can offer any advice, … Read more
A pair of teenage innovators walked into Paul Graham’s backyard with an idea few in the agriculture world believed in — an AI system designed to create better pesticides. By the time they stepped out, they had a refreshed business strategy, a new company identity, and eventually, Graham’s personal investment. That company is now known … Read more