Nitrogen (N) is very important for corn, as it’s needed for growth and reproduction. Nitrogen is a very dynamic component in the soil, changing between various forms, but plants can’t absorb or use all forms of N. Instead, they absorb inorganic N, primarily nitrate and ammonium. Renuka Mathur, Ph.D....

Hello, farm family! I’ve been thinking about the concept of “resistance” lately. Often, resistance has a negative connotation, such as when adolescents resist parental authority. Although resistance is inherently difficult, it can be one of your most powerful tools. Think about the plants you grow. ...

A Central New York fixture since the 1960s – both at their previous long-time location in Palatine Bridge and at their current offices in Canajoharie – Lee Newspapers Inc. shows no signs of letting off the gas pedal. Publishers of the regional commercial agricultural weekly Country Folks , the month...