Planting edible beans into winter rye has environmental and potential yield benefits, a North Dakota State University Extension study said. The rye reduces soil erosion, suppresses weeds and soaks up ...

Another forecast for a rainy weekend means another opportunity for ranchers to speed-plant some cool-season forages, said ...

When the season changes and your summer plants are gone, your soil begs for some sort of protection from the cold weather to come. Harsh winds, freezing temperatures, sleet, and snow can reek damage ...

No-till planting of sweet corn into a killed winter rye cover crop has the potential to provide soil health benefits such as reduced compaction, improved soil water holding capacity, reduced ...

Another forecast for a rainy weekend means another opportunity for ranchers to speed-plant some cool-season forages ...

This year there is even a shortage of perennial rye seed because of the drought in Oregon. You have to double water after planting and continue to water especially if it is another dry winter.

While farmers plant millions acres of plants like rye and clover to boost soil health and crowd out weeds, a cover crop does the same thing in the smallest home garden. With cover crops, a vegetable ...

FULTON COUNTY, OHIO, Ohio — October is Harvest Month and you’ve probably seen farmers bringing in their corn and soybeans. However, some farmers are still planting during October. Cover crops have ...

Cover crops are becoming increasingly important as a component of sustainable agriculture production. “Properly managed cover crops can reduce soil losses from wind and water erosion, reduce nitrogen ...

As we make our way through fall and enjoy cooler temps, many East Texans are thinking about planting ryegrass, small grains ...