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

The K-State canola breeding program serves as a co-principal investigator on a National Cover Crop Variety Improvement and ...

Cover crops are increasingly used by farmers to protect soil and improve water quality during periods when fields are normally left bare. University of Minnesota researchers recently shared findings ...

The Maryland Ag Department says it has spending under control despite paying farmers $6 million more than expected last ...

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.

Conserving multispecies swards as hay instead of silage has cut losses from spoilage and saved wrapping and disposal costs ...

A change in drill and the launch of a new “mixed ration in a bale” service to local dairy, beef and sheep farmers are among the changes being implemented ...

Conservation practices like terracing help the soybean farmer manage water flow and minimize erosion on sloped ground.

Growing winter forage can improve water quality, reduce soil erosion, add organic matter, break up compaction and provide ...

Q. I want to get my garden off to a healthy start for this year. What are some options for soil prep that I can get started with? I’m trying ...

If you are planting corn, provide adequate nitrogen for the crop during emergence and early growth stages, especially in a high residue field. A mature grass cover crop, such as cereal rye, can have a ...