Witch hazel in bloom with snow landscape (Photo courtesy of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach)

How to manage garden plants that break dormancy early

  • By Aaron J. Steil and Jeffery Iles │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Fence after a Winter storm (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin.)

Meteorologist sees more snow, cold in spring outlook 

A quick soil test can provide gardeners with vital information about the quality of the soil in their landscape. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Conduct soil test now ahead of spring planting

Mowing the grass (Photo: iStock - stoncelli)

What to do now to ensure a green lawn in the Spring

Jeff Whitworth, associate professor of entomology at Kansas State University, discusses the insects that have been the most prevalent in wheat and sorghum the last few years. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

Nasty insects in wheat and sorghum

Holly Thrasher

Late spring moisture has boosted crop potential in western Plains

NASS reports wheat crop conditions

Spring fieldwork in full swing