agriculture

Apple picking season in Connecticut typically runs from early to mid September through October, with the earliest varieties picked in late August and the main harvest peaking in...

A new cotton gin is a capital investment that reshapes seed cotton handling, fiber quality, and operational risk. When replacing or adding gin capacity, choices around saw type,...

CRP grass refers to the native or adapted grass species seeded on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres to control erosion, improve soil health, support pollinators and wildl...

Hemp seed for planting refers to certified seed bred and sold specifically for fiber, grain, or dual-purpose cultivation. Unlike consumer products, planting seed is selected for...

In the United States, dairy production is highly concentrated in a few states that together supply the majority of milk, cheese, and butter to domestic and international markets...

Side dressing is the practice of applying fertilizer or organic amendment to the soil alongside growing plants, typically in a band or strip positioned to the side of the stems...

The 2024 race for agriculture commissioner centers on how states can support farmers, safeguard food systems, and manage natural resources. This guide provides a nonpartisan ove...

Carolina Gold rice is a long‑grain, aromatic rice that originated in the coastal Southeast, particularly the Carolinas, tracing its ancestry to West African varieties and earl...

Nicaragua chicken production and trade are central to the country's protein supply and agricultural economy. This profile explains how the sector operates, who the main producer...

Brehmer’s U-Pick Strawberries is a family-run u-pick farm focused on strawberries in a temperate climate. This profile explains what to expect when visiting, including common...