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Limiting or ceasing tillage offers improvements to soil health, but it can lead to problems with weeds. Here are a few ways you can beat weeds in a no-till environment. The post How to Beat the Weeds in a No-Till Landscape appeared first on Modern Farmer.

Dry farming is a viable strategy that helps farmers adapt to their local climate. It bolsters farms located in dry areas, allowing them to produce even though water is scarce. Take note of these 7 crops as you develop your own dry farm. The post The 7 Best Crops for Dry Farming appeared first on Modern Farmer.

Achieving a closed system on your farm is easy with a few key practices. Shifting focus toward nutrient cycling can turn a labor-intensive farm into a more passive, yet fruitful, endeavor. Here, gardener and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay shares how to implement nutrient cycling on your farm to improve your soil and yields. The post Nutrient Cycling on the Farm: 5 Practices to Implement Now appeared first on Modern Farmer.

Permaculture principles can be applied to gardens, large landscapes, and communities. Join Briana Yablonski to learn how to start a permaculture farm using environmentally-friendly practices. The post How to Start a Permaculture Farm appeared first on Modern Farmer.

Sweet potatoes are nutritious, prolific, and handle the harshest conditions. Farmers benefit greatly from adding this resilient crop to their land, including the revenue that comes from a healthy market share. The post The Sweet Superfood You Should Be Growing appeared first on Modern Farmer.

Summer means long days, busy gardens, and bumper crops, but it can also bring unwelcome diseases. Planting disease-resistant vegetables is one way to help keep your plants healthy. The post 9 Disease-Resistant Vegetable Varieties You Should Be Growing appeared first on Modern Farmer.

Selling at a farmers market can be a great way to move lots of produce, but it can also leave you with tables full of leftovers. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some tips for making the most of your time at the market. The post Success at the Farmers Market: 7 Vendor Tips appeared first on Modern Farmer.

Short corn varieties are currently in development, changing the game for farmers. These smaller-stature plants offer several benefits, promoting higher resilience and yields, even on a small-scale. The post 5 Benefits of Growing Shorter Corn appeared first on Modern Farmer.

Making flour on a small scale isn’t a common practice, but it’s possible. Join Briana Yablonski to learn how to grow and grind wheat at home. The post Growing and Grinding Your Own Wheat: A Beginner’s Guide appeared first on Modern Farmer.

Heat is an inevitable and increasing concern for farms across the world. The best way to deal with the stresses of hot weather is to adapt and find solutions you can use, year after year. Use these 5 strategies to keep your yields high and stave off the heat. The post Protecting Crops from Heat Stress: 5 Pro Strategies appeared first on Modern Farmer.