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 ...

The agreement, which still faces legal hurdles, would cover current and future claims that the weedkiller caused non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

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 ...

WORTHINGTON — There are many potential benefits one can find from planting a cover crop. These include reduced erosion potential, contributions to weed control, increased water infiltration, and other ...

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 ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A program designed to encourage farmer-to-farmer networks to improve soil health and protect water quality within Illinois’ priority watersheds enters its second year. The Farmer-Led ...

Planted over the winter months between cash crops, cover crops such as clover, oats and rye can mitigate soil erosion, improve soil health, water and nutrient retention, and provide weed and pest ...

(Kansas City) -- A KMAland farmer is among those utilizing cover crops not only to conserve his land but also to regenerate the soil for future generations. Practical Farmers of Iowa Board Member Jon ...

Macauley Kincaid reconnects a hood to part of his mill Aug. 7 at his family farm in Jasper, Mo. Kincaid is the second generation in his family to farm crops for seed production. He still uses the same ...

If you haven’t taken the leap and you’re unsure about whether or not to sow a cover crop, know that it’s worth it. Specifically, when it comes to your bottom line, cover crops save money. They may not ...

As the growing season winds down, you might think your garden has reached its final stage for the year. But mid-November can still be a great time to improve your soil and prepare for next spring with ...