After a year of drought and weather challenges, some cattle farmers are putting in extra cover crops this fall to ease the forage burden. Here’s the top six cover crops Midwest cattle farmers are ...

Cover crop termination is not a one-size-fits-all process. Ohio farmers must consider their specific goals and available ...

With cover crops, true ROI — improved soil health and reduced erosion — may outweigh the negative financial ROI.” Ferrie’s trials confirm cover crops’ impact on soil health and erosion.

A NEW four-month project, led by ADAS, will assess decision support tools that estimate nitrogen release and nutrient patterns from a range of cover crop species. The study will gather input through ...

Cover crop species he uses include turnips and radishes, oats ... I must use more grassy crops because my main goal is to grow forage for my livestock feed while also looking at the benefits ...

“Some crops, such as carrots, radishes and most leafy greens, actually prefer to grow in cooler soil before the heat of summer,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant ...

Spring can be a busy time in our gardens. The emerging green shoots and blooming bulbs always lift the spirits, and there's ...