The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

Before stowing your gardening gloves, discover how mulching in fall can benefit the soil and help plants better handle winter ...

In the gray of winter, we’ll be grateful for the color of our evergreen trees and shrubs. “It’s cheery to see those touches ...

Gardens everywhere have a not-so-secret hero that works harder than most people realize. It’s not fancy fertilizer, it’s not ...

Over time, the soil in raised beds becomes more compacted and more depleted of nutrients, which is why a regular refresh is ...

A simple step can create a major yield jump. At least that’s what a Farm Journal Test Plot study revealed. The research shows removing layers before switching to no-till can add 20 bu. to 30 bu. of ...

Lavender needs bright sunlight, dry soil, great drainage, and alkaline soil. But with a bit of thought and special care, you ...

Much of the compaction that is caused by a load occurs on the first pass that occurs when a load is driven over an area.

Government incentives, spurred by climate change fears, will likely nudge you toward reduced tillage programs and cover crops in the near future. On-farm tests conducted by Farm Journal field ...

The following was written by Hans Klopp, South Dakota State University Extension soil health field specialist, for the ...