Maintaining seed quality has been a subject of study in the Farm Journal Test Plots for many years. Through our program, the plot crew has learned how to handle seed in order to maximize its potential ...

Some seed corn can germinate and thrive in cold, wet spring soils. Some can’t. The challenge is to know, before you plant, which seed has a high enough germination rate to handle harsh weather ...

Most gardeners keep a stash of seedsthat they carry over from year to year. It can be a very cost effective way of planting vegetables and flowers, but there’s a catch: seeds have shelf life. Over ...

If you save seeds, you might wonder whether those from last year are still viable. A quick and easy preseason seed germination test can answer that question. Germination tests can be performed using ...

As climate change intensifies and chemically treated crops dominate the market, many farmers are turning to sustainable practices like organic farming and seed preservation. A key part of this shift ...

If you save seeds, you might wonder whether those from last year are still viable. A quick and easy preseason seed germination test can answer that question. Much depends on how the seeds were ...

LITTLE ROCK — As spring approaches, farmers must decide which crops to grow and buy the seeds they want to plant. The quality of those seeds has become increasingly important as their cost - and the ...