Senator Dick Durbin is advocating for more programs that will give farmers an incentive to start planting cover crops.

In recent years, farmers in Virginia have found a way to suppress weeds, fix nitrogen and earn an extra buck by mixing cereal ...

This story was originally published by Grist with the headline As temperatures rise, the US Corn Belt could see insurance ...

Weather permitting, Minot State University will plant red clover as a cover crop on Tuesday as part of the ongoing development of the Plum River Native Prairie at the former site of Erik Ramstad ...

In an era of unpredictable weather patterns, adaptability is key to success. As temperatures rise, rainfall becomes erratic, ...

With last week’s warm and mostly dry weather farmers sped ahead on planting across the Corn Belt. USDA’s crop progress report showed Minnesota led the pace with 75% of the corn now planted, 14% ahead ...

Compaction means the pore space is reduced or eliminated, resulting in denser compacted soil. For good plant growth, roots ...

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 ...

Cornell research presentations provide valuable insights on sustainable, integrated pest management solutions for CEA ...

Cover crops are grown specifically to cover the soil and usually aren't harvested. About a month before planting desirable crops, place clean cardboard over your cover crops and top with compost ...

Bring bold color and lush vibes to your yard with these tropical plants that thrive in Florida’s heat and humidity.

For yield and quality, May is the best time to harvest cool-season grasses, says University of Missouri Extension state ...