A farmer in southeastern Minnesota is hopeful cover crops will help him return to spring fieldwork sooner following recent rains. Ed McNamara of Goodhue says cover crops dry the soil out. “It ...

Canadian farmers growing crops like wheat, barley and oats on the Prairies have things to be proud of when it comes to ...

Results from a new survey reveal that between 25% and 50% of corn and soybean growers adopt the use of cover crops when their ...

A newly released National Cover Crop Survey Report digs into feedback provided by more than 650 U.S. farm advisors.

"This study is a proof of concept." Scientists' nearly 10-year study results in discovery that could revolutionize how we grow food: 'Much more strategic' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Corn is becoming more profitable in a long-term agricultural research project at Michigan State University. MSU Extension’s ...

More than 650 U.S. farm advisors participated in a 2024 survey led by CTIC, SARE, and ASTA to understand how they influence cover crop use. It marks the first advisor-focused report since the survey’s ...

Cover crop usage continues to grow across the country. Last week, the Conservation Technology Information Center announced ...

Lloyd Alveshere, farmer and retired NRCS conservationist, spoke on his experiences with regenerating farm fields with cover ...

A friend from church asked me, “Is there any cover crop to plant in the spring?” Traditionally, most home gardeners only plant cover crops in the fall. Spring plantings of cover crops will help ...

Implementing regenerative ag practices can help growers build their bottom line as South Dakotans among those who were ...

Crop rotation for annual vegetables can reduce disease and pest pressure, improve soil health and boost overall crop ...