Don Guinnip wakes before dawn each day to tend cattle on land his family has farmed for generations, but he has no clear successor. That concentration of operational knowledge in one person — when fields flood, how soil behaves, which suppliers deliver under pressure — is common across U.S. farms...

Persistent rains, late frosts and fast swings in temperature have left planting progress uneven across the Corn Belt and Mid-Atlantic this spring. Field conditions ranged from waterlogged ground in parts of Illinois to dusty, workable soils in other areas, forcing growers to choose when to risk p...

A summer garden can provide a source of fresh vegetables without much effort. Three crops—beets, carrots, and onions—are ideal for those looking for minimal maintenance and a consistent harvest. These root vegetables and onions are not only hardy but also require less...