By this time of year, many farmers are dealing with liquid manure storage at capacity. As farmers consider how to use manure in spring, Glen Arnold, field specialist in nutrient management, Ohio State, urges farmers to understand how stored nutrients affect crops. “About 50% of the nitrogen, phospho...

On March 25, Farm Commons hosted a webinar titled “Terminated and Frozen USDA Funding: Filing an Appeal to Protect Your Rights.” The intent of the session was to provide education rather than legal advice. The mission of Farm Commons is to empower agricultural communities to resolve their own legal ...

The western bean cutworm (WBC) is a relatively new pest to the Northeastern U.S. It migrated from the west, showing up in New York in 2009, and has been found throughout the East Coast since 2017. Unlike the West, the WBC does not have many natural enemies in the Northeast, making them a larger prob...