Humans have been growing crops for thousands of years, and using regenerative soil health practices has naturally been a part ...

Stop throwing money at soil problems that fix themselves for free. Healthy soil does not demand expensive inputs, complicated routines, or endless hours of work. It thrives when it gets the right kind ...

No matter the type of farm, there’s an advantage to planting soil-feeding cover crops ahead of fall and winter. The assistance provided depends on the crops you plant. But there is definitely one out ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Farm Progress Show is next week in Decatur, and one of the things expected to be discussed is cover ...

While alfalfa has long been the industry pioneer, recent research presented in a Focus on Forage webinar put on by the ...

For years, governments have channeled their support for agriculture through incentives that nudge you in directions they feel are beneficial, such as erosion control, clean water and wildlife habitat.

Inside a barn in southwest Missouri, Macauley Kincaid operates a massive contraption of wood and metal affixed with pipes, pulleys and wheels. "This was like state of the art for its time. I mean, ...

SALMON, Idaho — Grazing cover crops after grain is harvested in the same field can pay off even where the growing season is short, according to University of Idaho researchers. A UI Extension trial ...

Tyler Zimmerman and Chris Walberg share how they partnered to overcome the hurdles of adopting no-till and using cover crops.

CAPUTA, S.D.— Perennials are often overlooked as a cover crop option for improving soil health. However, Kevin Sedivec, extension rangeland management specialist with NDSU, says that perennials can ...

The ag department relaunched a cover crop incentive program after a pause due to funding uncertainties. Here’s how farmers can get paid up to $105 an acre.

Farmers in cold regions can simply let the winter kill the crop with freezes. This method won’t work in areas with no ...