Advancing Walnut Syrup Production for Increased Profitability and Farm Income Diversification

Researchers advance black walnut tapping for commercial syrup production, diversifying the industry and furthering niche market opportunities.

New Video: Find Success Through Mentorship

After his father’s death, Warren Miller returned to the Palouse region of Washington state to assume the role of fifth generation steward of the family’s 1,200 acre wheat, barley and canola farm. “My biggest challenge was I didn’t really have a mentor or someone I could go to and hit with questions,” Miller says.

Can Cover Crops Improve Wine Grape Production Resilience?

Cover crops may stabilize production systems under varying weather conditions while having a limited impact on yields.

New Video: Building Customer Relationships at Brandon Family Farm

When it comes to growing sales, building relationships matters as much as what you grow.

New Video: Plan for Stressful Times

Starting or taking over a family farming operation is an inherently stressful enterprise. And failing to plan for the impact stress can have on mental health poses real risk for any small business. At Flat Rock Dairy in Paulding, Ohio, dairy farmer Gretl Schlatter and Ohio State University Extension educator Sarah Noggle are working to […]

Farmer-Friendly SARE Grant Finds Poultry Production Efficiencies and Processing Barriers In Hawaii

Dependent on imports for more than 80% of their food, Hawaii’s people are perpetually at risk of supply chain interruptions due to natural disasters or other disruptions. Improving the capacity of local food production is one way farmers can generate income opportunities while reducing the remote islands’ risky reliance on imports. Nicole Correa of O‘ahu’s […]

Producer-Driven Research Finds Wood Chip Mulch Conserves Moisture and Improves Production Efficiency

In Virginia, using chipped wood for mulch can help manage weeds while increasing yield and cutting irrigation costs.

The Northeast Crop Production and Harvest Manual

These two guides—the Northeast Crop Production Manual and the Northeast Harvest Manual—provide in-depth information on the production, harvest and post-harvest handling of dozens of common specialty crops. The production manual includes tips on planning rotations, preparing the soil, planting and transplanting, and managing pests. The harvest manual addresses the timing and methods for harvesting crops, […]

Adapting to Overgrazed Land and Drought on Joe Kipp’s Ranch in the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana

On ancestral Blackfeet land in northern Montana, Joe and Kathy Kipp are breathing new life into overgrazed prairies.

Adapting to Extreme Rains and Drought at A-Frame Farm in Madison, Minnesota

At A-Frame Farm, resilience begins below the surface. In a new episode of America’s Heartland, produced in partnership with SARE, farmer Luke Peterson shares how his family is adapting to increasingly erratic weather through regenerative practices that focus on restoring the soil. Located on 500 acres in Madison, Minn., A-Frame Farm produces organic grains and […]