Our research documented that active downforce systems greatly improved depth consistency, reducing variability by an average ...

Uniform, rapid emergence is the foundation of high-yielding corn. Corn plants that emerge at different times compete unevenly ...

Whether you're growing a container garden or a new in-ground garden, growing plants from seeds is definitely doable. Among the easiest plants to grow from seed are vegetables such as greens, peas, ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. - Planting depth is one of many factors growers need to consider when planting a corn crop, explained David Karki, Ph.D.,SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist. "A common principle ...

If you’re planning to plant trees or shrubs this fall, the most important thing you can do to ensure their success is not to plant them too deeply. “Roots need to be just underneath the surface of the ...

One of the first steps to a successful corn crop is confirming that you are placing the seed at the proper depth. “Planting depth is important,” says Missy Bauer, Farm Journal associate field ...

If your corn planter would do a better job in the field being hitched to a boat this week, it’s obviously too wet to plant. However, there are times when soil conditions are less than ideal and ...

Raised garden beds are a wonderful way to grow vegetables, but not every plant is a perfect fit for this confined space. Some ...

BLACKSBURG, VA -- Many landscape trees are started in-ground, then sold as bare-root ''liners'' to producers who plant them in large containers to grow. To minimize wind damage and to facilitate ...

Could you find the root flare on a tree? Most of us have probably never heard the term, but that particular feature is key to properly planting a tree. A common mistake is to place the root flare too ...