Last updated: August 26, 2026

Our Mission

CropFarming.org publishes practical crop farming guidance you can use in the field and in the shop. We focus on crop-by-crop guides, crop practices (soil, planting, irrigation, pests and weeds, harvest, storage), and farm tools and equipment used in crop production. We write for growers who want clear steps, honest constraints, and fewer surprises.

What We Cover

Crop Guides

We cover crop-specific production guidance for carrots, corn, grapes, lettuce, oats, onions, peanuts, potatoes, rice, sorghum, soybeans, sugar beets, sugarcane, sweet corn, tomatoes, and wheat.

Crop Practices

We publish how-to content on soil preparation, planting and establishment, irrigation and water management, fertility basics, weed and pest control fundamentals, harvest timing, and storage handling.

Farm Tools and Equipment

We publish how-to and buying guidance for farm tools and equipment commonly used in crop farming, including soil pH meters, soil moisture meters, soil sampling probes, soil augers, backpack sprayers, sprayer nozzles, drip irrigation kits, drip tape, irrigation filters, fertilizer spreaders, broadcast spreaders, wheel hoes, stirrup hoes, mulch film, row covers, insect netting, pheromone traps, grain moisture meters, hermetic storage bags, seed drills, jab planters, potato diggers, rice cono weeders, rice transplanters, and wheat seed drills.

Who Writes This Site

CropFarming.org is published by an independent editorial team. We are not a farm, and we do not publish first-hand field reports.

What we do is compile agronomy guidance that is scattered across dozens of separate state extension publications, USDA datasets, and manufacturer documents, then organize it by crop and region so a grower can find one answer in one place.

We think that is genuinely useful. But it is a different job from farming, and we do not present it as farming.

How We Research Crop Content

Our Sources

Every claim that varies by region, crop, or product is traced to a named source, and we name that source in the article so you can check it yourself.

University extension services: Kansas State University Research and Extension, Iowa State University Extension, University of Minnesota Extension, University of Georgia Extension, NDSU Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Purdue Extension, NC State Extension, Clemson Cooperative Extension, Penn State Extension, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, University of California ANR, Michigan State University Extension, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Oregon State University Extension, and Mississippi State University Extension.

Federal agencies: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA FoodData Central, USDA Agricultural Research Service, and the EPA.

Product documentation: manufacturer labels, operator manuals, published specification sheets, and aggregated verified-buyer feedback.

How We Write Recommendations

We aim to give a clear next step rather than a list of vague options. When we describe a practice, we explain what it solves, what it costs in time and risk, and what commonly goes wrong.

When guidance depends on local conditions, we say so plainly and point you to your state extension service rather than guessing on your behalf.

What We Do Not Do

We do not provide custom agronomy prescriptions for your operation through this website. If a decision requires local soil tests, scouting reports, label interpretation, or legal compliance, we point you toward qualified local help and official documentation.

We do not invent attributions. If we cannot find a source that supports a claim, we leave the claim out.

How We Cover Tools and Equipment

We Do Not Perform Hands-On Testing

This matters for how you read our tool coverage, so we state it directly.

We do not buy, use, or field-test the equipment we write about. We have never claimed to, and we will not.

What Our Tool Coverage Is Built From

• manufacturer specifications and technical documentation
• product labels and operator manuals
• published equipment standards where they exist
• patterns across aggregated verified-buyer feedback

What We Evaluate

Working from that documentation, we look at build materials and known failure points, ease of calibration and setup, stated accuracy where accuracy matters (meters and measurement tools), parts availability, warranty terms, compatibility with common systems (thread sizes, filters, hose fittings, drip tape sizes, tractor and implement requirements), and cleaning and maintenance requirements.

How We Compare Products

When we publish comparison guides, we start with a requirements list for the job. Then we compare tools using published specifications, manuals, and the practical constraints owners report, such as refill time, nozzle clogging, filter access, calibration steps, and replacement parts.

If we cannot verify a manufacturer claim against documentation, we do not treat it as a deciding factor.

Where a strength or weakness comes from owner reports rather than a specification sheet, we say so in the article. You will see phrasing such as “Owner reports consistently note…” rather than a claim that we observed it ourselves.

If you want recommendations based on physical testing, look for a publication that performs testing and says so.

Samples, Sponsorships, and Free Products

If we receive a product for free, at a discount, with early access, or with any other benefit tied to coverage, we disclose that clearly in the article. If a brand requests editorial control, we decline.

Editorial Independence

We Decide What We Publish

We choose topics based on what growers ask, what problems show up repeatedly, and what tools people keep buying and struggling with. Brands do not pick our conclusions.

Affiliate Relationships Do Not Buy Coverage

Some pages contain affiliate links, including Amazon affiliate links. If you buy through a link, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. That relationship does not change our process, our rankings, or what we say needs improvement.

We do not accept payment in exchange for favorable coverage, we do not allow advertisers to dictate rankings or conclusions, and we do not accept paid guest posts or sponsored links.

Full details are in our affiliate disclosure.

Accuracy Standards

Labels and Manuals Win

For pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and fertilizers, the product label and local regulations control. For equipment, the manufacturer manual controls. If a post differs from a label or manual, follow the label or manual.

No Hidden Catch

We avoid claims that sound better than the evidence supports. We write in plain terms, define measurements, and state assumptions. If a recommendation depends on conditions such as soil texture, rainfall, irrigation capacity, variety, or storage temperature, we say that up front.

Updates, Corrections, and Content Maintenance

Keeping Pages Current

We update articles when extension guidance changes, when products are replaced or discontinued, or when readers flag something that needs tightening. We also refresh buying guides when availability or product generations shift enough to change the recommendation.

Corrections

If you spot an error, email us with the page title or URL and what you believe is incorrect. If you can point to a source such as a label, a manual page, or an extension publication, include it.

We check every correction against the original source. If the correction is valid, we update the page and revise the wording so the same mistake does not repeat.

Conflicts of Interest

We may earn affiliate commissions and we may reference products by name. We do not accept payment in exchange for favorable coverage, and we do not allow advertisers to dictate rankings or conclusions.

Reader Responsibilities and Safety Note

Farming involves hazards and legal requirements. You are responsible for safe handling, proper personal protective equipment, equipment guarding, correct calibration, and compliance with local laws.

Use this site as a practical starting point, then verify against labels, manuals, and local guidance for your operation.

How to Contact the Editorial Team

For editorial questions, corrections, or review feedback, contact editor@cropfarming.org.

See also our disclaimer for scope and limitations.