Jeff Wienkes of LaCrosse Seed explains how cover crops are evolving from 'soil savers' into strategic financial tools.

The farm employs a circular economy; fish pond water acts as natural fertiliser for vegetables, while crop by-products like ...

Dorset spring malting barley growers David and Ben Chick are continuing to grow the crop, despite collapsing malting premiums ...

With billions spent, is Iowa's water improving? Farm leaders say yes, but more work is needed. Others want changes — from tweaks to a transformation.

“Our grandparents and parents provided a legacy of hard work, dedication and conservation to the best of their ability, ...

Most people sow forage radishes in the fall and allow the winter’s cold weather to terminate the crop without manual intervention. However, you can sow these as winter cover crops in February as long ...

If you plan to or are already utilizing natural solutions in your vegetable garden, you should know about companion planting, trap crops, and cover crops. Each one is an organic way to help boost ...

North-central Iowa farmer Doug Adams caught a lot of people’s attention recently when he grew wheat in his field near Humboldt — an area surrounded by fields of corn and soybeans. This row-crop farmer ...

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Farmers across South Florida are scrambling to protect valuable crops against a weekend freeze that hasn't happened in years. "If we lose these crops, we're out of it; it's ...

A version of this story first appeared on Missouri’s KBIA. Regenerative agriculture methods, such as cover crops, are one way farmers try to improve the health of their overworked soil. But adopting ...

Pacific Northwest farmers can feel paralyzed choosing cover crops, since there are dozens of viable options in some regions and significant costs for seed. “It can be overwhelming,” said Nick Andrews, ...