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Soil Testing for Lawns & Gardens
PRESTON and CALEDONIA, Minn. — As you look at your Spring to-do list one of the first things should be getting a soil test done, if you have not done one in the past 3 years. Understanding your soil is important for a successful lawn or garden. Soil analysis can help to determine the current…
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It’s Springtime in Germany and People Are Obsessing About White Asparagus
BEELITZ, Germany (AP) — Asparagus season has arrived in Germany, signaling the unofficial beginning of springtime. There is no other vegetable that Germans obsess about as much as white asparagus. They can discuss for hours whether it should be eaten with melted butter or Hollandaise sauce, served with smoked ham or schnitzel, or should come…
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Why Are Eggs Different Colors?
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Have you ever wondered why chicken eggs can be different colors? While most eggs are white or brown, they also come in colors like cream, pink, blue and green. In addition — and this is no “yolk” — some are even speckled. According to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service poultry specialist, many…
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Flower Lovers and Influencers Flock to the Tulip Vistas at an Iconic Dutch Park
LISSE, Netherlands (AP) — Nestled among tulip fields not far from Amsterdam, the world-famous Keukenhof garden has opened for the spring, welcoming camera-wielding visitors to its increasingly selfie-friendly grounds. On a sunny day, the paths, park benches and cafes are crowded with tourists taking photos and selfies with one of the Netherlands’ most iconic products…
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Effortless Ways to Host an Easter Feast Without Cooking a Thing
WAHSINGTON — Americans spent an estimated $7.3 billion on Easter food last year, and as egg prices continue to rise, expect that amount also to increase. That creates a lot of stress in the kitchen; why not relieve some of that pressure? With a little creativity and smart planning, you can enjoy the holiday stress…
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Easter Is Almost Here — and Eggs Are Still Expensive. Here’s Why
Easter Is Almost Here — and Eggs Are Still Expensive. Here’s Why CNET
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Headline: A game-changer for ginger production
Headline: A game-changer for ginger production Daily Trust
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Nebraska farmer still faces long road of recovery from 2022 wildfire
A Southwest Nebraska farmer is still recovering from a 2022 wildfire. Jan TenBensel tells Brownfield the fire damage is unlike anything he’s ever seen. “That fire burned so hot it did something to the makeup of the ground and we’re really struggling to get that that fixed.” In April of 2022, a massive wildfire scorched…
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Nebraska FFA members give back by packaging meals for kids in need
Teaming up to provide meals for 400 children statewide. Nearly 800 Nebraska FFA members took part in an event with Meals for the Heartland during this year’s 97th state convention. They packaged more than 100,000 meals to be delivered to the Food Bank of Lincoln for this year’s “Living to Serve” event. Kaytra Collins is…
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Gardening with Nature: Growing Drought-Tolerant Vegetables
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Join the Penn State Master Gardeners of Cumberland County for the Gardening with Nature: Growing Drought-Tolerant Vegetables program on Thursday, April 10, 7:00-8:30pm, in the Community Room at the Cleve J. Fredricksen Library located at 100 N. 19th Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The program features a welcome introduction about Penn…
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Garden Teachable Moments: Annuals, Herbs, and Vegetables
LEBANON, Pa. — Start your spring gardening season with inspiration and practical knowledge at this engaging event led by the Lebanon County Master Gardeners. Through expert presentations, discover how to select the right plants for the right place using proven gardening practices. Explore topics such as amending garden soils to meet plant needs, creative culinary…
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John Deere and Dovetail Workwear Partner to Empower Women in Agriculture with New Apparel Collection
MOLINE, Ill. (April 2, 2025) — Built by, for, and with women, Dovetail Workwear, is teaming up with John Deere to develop a collection of apparel and gear specifically designed to address the needs of women in the agricultural industry. This collaboration is inspired by their shared commitment to celebrating women’s immense value and contributions in agriculture.…
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Henry Ford Museum of American Innovations looks to the future of ag
A curator at the Henry Ford Museum says drone technology and ‘AI’ are now being preserved as great agricultural innovations. Debra Reid oversees agriculture and environment collections. She tells Brownfield agriculture was key to Henry Ford’s core collections and it’s her job to carry that forward for the next century. “It’s imperative that that 90…
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New Study Challenges the Story of Humanity’s Shift From Prehistoric Hunting to Farming
BATH, England — A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) has turned traditional thinking on its head by highlighting the role of human interactions during the shift from hunting and gathering to farming – one of the biggest changes in human history – rather than earlier ideas that focused on…
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Celebrate Spring with Native Wildflowers
MONTICELLO, Ill. — Spring wildflowers thrive in the early spring sunlight and are often found in woodland edges, meadows, and by stream banks. Discover more about these beautiful early bloomers at April’s Growing Community Program presented by the DeWitt and Piatt Master Gardeners. Spring Wildflowers will be at noon on April 15 at the Piatt County Extension…
