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 ...

With cool-season vegetable crops going into the ground, many gardeners who ventured into cover cropping last autumn may ask a familiar question: What do I do now? Their crops have fulfilled their ...

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

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 ...

So, how can companion planting be incorporated into our gardens? Improving soil. While some may not consider them companion plants, cover crops are a great way to help improve soils, benefiting ...

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

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

Mother Nature looks to provide producers in Iowa an optimal planting window this week, as temps will hit the 80s and rain will hold off until the weekend. But those tides could change with ...