A gas or electric push mower is fine for a small lawn. But you'll probably prefer a self-propelled gas model for slopes and a lawn tractor for a lawn one-half acre or larger.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a proposed rule for a new microloan program that would be part of the suite of credit options available to farmers through the Farm Service Agency (FSA).

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is offering $1,000 to qualified buyers of a new propane-fueled mower who agree to share information about the mower's performance.

Lending to small businesses in the United States sagged in March, supporting the view that economic growth is headed for a further slowdown in coming months.

According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' (AEM) monthly "Flash Report," sales of all tractors in the U.S. for April 2012 were up considerably compared to the same month last year.

Husqvarna released its 2011 Global Garden Report, which aims to estimate the value a garden can have on the market value of a property.

By an overwhelming majority, American voters are supportive of the key federal policy driving renewable fuel innovation in America today -- the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

The warmest (and shortest) winter in recent memory has lawn care companies and homeowners alike scrambling to take care of the grass. In addition to mowing earlier, many are wondering when to apply chemicals and complete other tasks.

The agriculture division of Lessiter Publications has named Lynn Woolf as managing editor for Rural Lifestyle Dealer magazine. Rural Lifestyle Dealer provides information, tools and business strategies for hobby farmers, agri-businesses, large estate owners, landscape and light construction contractors and more.