Crops, soil and seasons may vary but the basic farming principles remain the same as they were ages ago. Although, farming has become a lot easier than before with the introduction of new technology and modern equipment but farmers still need to stick to the same fundamental principles that were prevalent thousands of years ago. The most important factor for growing a crop is availability of sun...

Wheat was among the very first grains to be cultivated in ancient civilization of North Africa, Middle East and Asia. Right from the colonial days, grains, particularly wheat, have been the most important crops grown in USA. In fact, scenes of golden wheat ripening in the sun have been the iconic image of the America’s granary, the Midwest. Grain crops have their unique timeframes of p...

Alfalfa is a rich protein source and commonly grown as forage and harvested as hay. It is a high yielding forage plant in areas where the soil is well adapted to its cultivation. Humans can also consume alfalfa sprouts. Dried alfalfa leaf is also available in the form of tablets, tea and powders. Raising alfalfa is marked by production of nitrogen, which not only increases yield per acre but als...

Crop rotation is the process by which land is kept arable by planting different crops at different times, so as to maximize the makeup of the soil for each individual type of plant you intend to grow. While rotating crops is not mandatory, it goes a very long way toward keeping a fertile area producing high yields without relying too heavily on additive chemicals. While chemicals can be harsh an...

Gardening is one of the best activities that a person can do. It does not require a lot of money, and while it does take up some time the effort tends to be well worth it. While it can be strenuous work, this is good exercise that serves a real purpose. With a garden, you can enjoy fresh foods that you might not even have normal access to through commercial channels in your area. But gardening c...