Fun fact: Did you know that the sweet spot for morel mushrooms to grow like crazy is between 50-60°F? Getting this right is crucial to have a big harvest of these delicious fungi. Let’s discuss the ...

Late spring heat opens a golden window for gardeners who want fast, reliable crops without the stress of transplant shock.

Mother Nature has been giving us a taste of spring-like weather these past few weeks, and the evidence can be found in the plants around Missouri. Several tree and flower species are beginning to ...

MOUNT CARROLL, Ill. — Another planting season is upon us and, like always, a new year brings its own unique challenges. So far, it's been a cool and dry spring. For area farmers, that means soil ...

Protect your summer harvest.

Taking care of plants in the monsoon is essential, as the season poses a risk to their healthy growth. Here are five things ...

The Midwestern Regional Climate Center, which is housed at Purdue University, is launching a new tool in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Midwest Climate Hub to provide soil ...

As the planet warms, soils may release more nitrous oxide, a powerful greenhouse gas linked to agriculture, fertilizer use, ...