Nitrate, pesticides, metals, plastic -- agricultural soils often contain pollutants. But are there sustainable and climate-friendly ways to restore and promote soil health in agricultural land? Yes, ...

Using insecticides too often may boost weed growth. A new study shows why timing, observation, and cover crops make all the ...

Insecticides may help growers hoping to protect their crops from harmful insects, but they also may contribute to a larger amount of some weeds, according to a new study.

While this method is more challenging than buying mature plants, four experts have advice to set home gardeners up for ...

Farmers often grow so-called cover plants between main crops. They are used for purposes such as for animal feed or remain on the field as green manure. In this way, they supply the soil with ...

Mahlstedt Ranch, Inc. is a fifth-generation operation located in northeastern Montana between Glendive and Circle. George and ...

Why do farmers use cover crops? The number one reason is still erosion control or prevention followed by better soil biology ...

The University of Minnesota Extension, Great Lakes Cover Crop Project, and other partners are currently recruiting farmers to participate for the 2025 season! This community science effort brings toge ...

Wheat growers and researchers share a goal of adding more acres to help farmers and ranchers, Amy Bickel writes.

Here we share insights and strategies for success from experienced cover crop growers as we relate their practices and observations to research studies.

But Naig said more farmers are planting cover crops, which are plants grown to cover the soil between cash crops. He said that helps stop wastewater runoff and lead to more sustainable farming.

Spring is the perfect time to start sewing seeds, although there are a few plants which benefit from being left until ...