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 ...

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

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, ...

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.

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 ...

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

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 ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... For an Earth-friendly garden, keep a succession of plants in the soil by planting cover crops. These are plants grown to improve the soil rather than for ...

Cereal rye is a go-to cover crop for many producers, including organic growers looking to avoid a chemical method of weed control. Eric Yu is a University of Minnesota Extension educator on crops ...

The Chehalis Basin Board voted earlier this month to approve a funding request to purchase equipment intended to help basin farmers plant cover crops in soil that has been ravaged by ...

As your vegetable garden winds down for the season, it can be tempting to simply let it rest until spring. But what if you could put your garden beds to work over the winter? By planting winter cover ...