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

Nozzle of the tractor sprinklers sprayed. Soybean spraying. (Photo: iStock - fotokostic)

Pesticide certification programs offered Jan. 20-22

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

South Dakota State University

SDSU Archives helps explain ag