Illinois became the second state in the nation to offer subsidies to farmers for planting cover crops in the fall, an effort ...

Why do farmers use cover crops? The number one reason is still erosion control or prevention followed by better soil biology ...

For farmers trying to Flip their Soil and improve soil health one simple thing they can do this fall is plant cereal rye as a cover crop and plant soybeans into that stand. Soil health experts say ...

As the group of controlled environment agriculture crops expands, so do business opportunities for growers. Here are tips for ...

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

Their crops have fulfilled their purpose: anchoring the topsoil, retaining soil moisture and biome, and fixing nitrogen into the ground. However, with planting season upon us, it’s time to address the ...

Soil is made up of particles known as sand, silt, and clay, plus a small portion of organic matter. These particles are ...

Soybeans planted in cereal rye cover crop. Planting cover crops can reduce soil erosion, break up compacted soil, provide a ...

The following sections briefly outline the common cover crops used in California, and the potential benefits, tradeoffs and management considerations of incorporating cover crops into farming ...

On April 16th, Van Wychen Farms in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, will host an event designed to equip farmers with strategies for the potentially challenging 2025 planting season. Attendees will enjoy a ...

With cool-season vegetable crops going into the ground ... is made available as a whole plant decomposes. A few different methods are used to incorporate cover crops, and the ones to choose ...