The upper Midwest and Dakotas specifically bring challenging conditions for farmers seeking to win the war on weeds. With ...

I come from a long, long line of farmers, and a vegetable garden meant at least an acre of squash, beans, corn, cucumbers, and tomatoes to care for each summer. Once the planting was done, out came ...

Don't let pests, weeds, and other issues get the upper hand in your garden this spring.

Get ahead of weeds by tilling early, removing perennials by the root, and mulching well before planting to stop summer weeds before they sprout. Use methods like hand-pulling, hoeing, newspaper or ...