April 2026

Acres U.S.A. really does need to define itself. Instead of the practical, science-based platform for ecological farming and economic fairness that...

Nutrient-Rich Soil Deters Swarming Insects Insect swarms evoke images of ancient plagues, but the danger is still very real today....

Separating soil-building decisions from fertility management helps vegetable growers avoid nutrient excesses that weaken crops and invite pest pressure Small-scale...

A new tool helps vegetable farmers determine which crops make sense financially “Number one, you need to know your cost...

Residues from -cides and antibiotics can wreak havoc on your compost; testing it is vital Sometimes two people use the...

Structured water in theory and practice Editor’s note: This is an edited transcript of Steve Diver’s talk from the 2025...

Letting light shine into a plant’s lower canopy can turn shaded growth into saleable yield At a basic level, we...

Ecological pest and disease control forces us to be ecosystem designers, actively participating in living systems  As eco-ag farmers, we...

Plant diversity leads to microbe diversity, which leads to ecosystem functionality By Jay Fuhrer Editor’s note: This is the third...

Organic pioneer Eliot Coleman defends intelligent tillage and green manures as tools for building and sustaining fertility  Acres U.S.A. You have...