Watermelon seedlings are seen in trays with pure food waste substrate, pure commercial peat moss-based potting mix, and blends of the two with varying ratios in a study to compare seedling germination, growth and nutrient uptake. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Study finds food waste compost less effective than potting mix alone

  • By Maddie Johnson │ University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Aerial view of a tank truck spreading manure on a recently harvested corn field. (iStock │ #181878441 - BanksPhotos)

Dry manure applicator certification workshops offered in February 2026

  • By Daniel Andersen, Rachel Kennedy, Melissa McEnany │ ISU Extension and Outreach
Summer landscape with green grass field and blue sky

Extension guide explains verbal farm leases

Cattle (Kansas State University Extension)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board

Arkansas grower added to clean fuels group

Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship

108 renewable infrastructure projects in Iowa

USDA announces Benavidez as chief economist

Regina Bird

Mild weather may stay in early winter