How do I test my soil?

Spring is a perfect time to take a soil test to measure your soil’s fertility. Testing your soil is an easy and inexpensive way of maintaining good plant health and productivity. Remember: Healthy soil will result in healthy plants.

Watch your step: Stay safe on the farm with proper lighting and footwear

As the region continues to experience one of the coldest, snowiest winters in recent years, growers and producers can take measures to ensure their safety in increasingly hazardous outdoor conditions.

DIY winter weather survival gear for the handy

This winter has been a doozy. If you’re handy, here’s a couple of ways to make your life in snowy weather a bit easier.

Don’t worry, be happy — beating the winter blues

Have a case of the winter blues? You may have Seasonal Affective Disorder. Here’s a few tips to help lift your spirits during the winter months.

Energy awareness during cold weather: keeping warm without stressing utilities

Cold weather can stress public utilities. Here’s a few ways to stay warm while also keeping utility stress to a minimum.

Need a seed? Our National Seed Swap Day resource will help

Having a difficult time finding that heirloom tomato you bought at a farmers market last summer? Why not attend a seed swap? And what better time to find a seed swap than National Seed Swap Day?

Safely storing food and extending shelf life

Many of us have probably thrown away food due to spoilage. Unfortunately, doing this can be wasteful and expensive. Here’s how to get the most out of your food by storing it properly.

Several tips for cooking venison

Venison steaks? Venison burgers? Venison roasts? Chris Kick shares some tips on how to cook this year’s bounty.

Staying warm during cold weather

When temperatures begin creeping below the freezing mark, keeping warm becomes a priority whether you’re working outside, or inside.

Here’s a few tips for keeping warms during those chilly days of winter.

Beat the snow: tips for driving on winter roads

Winter road conditions can lead to dangerous situations. We could all learn a little from a team of million mile accident-free drivers: America’s Road Team Captains.

Properly field dressing a deer to avoid getting sick

Properly field dressing a deer can cut the risk of illness. Here’s a few tips to keep your field dressing proper.

How to keep your holiday decorations safe for the family

The holiday countdown is on and it’s time to get your house razzle-dazzle ready. But before you do, make sure to check that your lights and decorations are still in good working order after a year in storage.

Roasting a turkey with kosher salt

There’s plenty of ways to prepare a turkey for your Thanksgiving Day meal. Some families deep fry turkeys, some brine their turkey over night, while others simply cover the turkey in herbs and butter and roast it in a pan for several hours.

Tips for winterizing cattle operations

November is a good time for beef producers to assess their pastures and facilities and take care of some routine tasks to prepare their cattle operations for winter, a Purdue Extension beef specialist said.

How to avoid a dead car battery this winter

Dreading the winter day when your car won’t start? Here’s a few tips to help avoid having an early-morning freak-out.

Money on the farm: Useful software for farmers

Whether you’re a farmer, a ranchers or another kind of small business owner, you need software to help untangle your finances. Here’s a software suggestions to help get the ball rolling.

How to rid your home of drafts

Drafts are often small cracks around windows and doors, but there are many other places where drafts can form. Knowing some of the less visible spots where drafts come from may help you to seal out unwanted cold air more effectively.

Assessing and improving your pasture for 2014

Assess your pasture land now to make improvements for next season. Here’s how to do that.