Cover crops have once again become a popular tool to assist producers with improving their overall crop productivity, soil health, and water quality.

ADRIAN, Michigan-What began as a doctoral project at the University of Michigan is now spreading like red clover across the Great Lakes region to help ...

A cold snap destroyed the peaches in North Fork Valley orchards, but the remaining 80-90% of the crop will start hitting fruit stands in June ...

Alberta growers facing potato early dying may find answers in Ontario research pointing to crop rotation and soil health, not ...

Farmers have long debated which practices do the most to keep their soil healthy. Now, after pulling data from 21 long-term field trials scattered across the United States, a multi-state research team ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois Department of Agriculture is relaunching its I-COVER Program to help farmers adopt cover crops and improve soil health across the state. Backed by a $7 million ...

HOPEWELL, Ohio – Cover crops are planted in the fall to help prevent soil erosion which can lead to better fertility and lessen stream pollution. Local Farmer Randall Horst voluntarily planted a ...

The ground may still be covered in snow, but now is an excellent time to start planning to improve the soil in your vegetable gardens for the planting season ahead. Cover crops are effective tools in ...

The ground may still be covered in snow, but now is an excellent time to start planning to improve the soil in your vegetable gardens for the planting season ahead. Cover crops are effective tools in ...

One of the tasks you can complete before spring is planting cover crops. February is a perfect time to broadcast some seeds and coat the ground with plants that benefit the soil in the long run. The ...

Nasturtiums act as both a companion plant, attracting pollinators to your garden, and as a trap crop, drawing pests like aphids away from vegetable crops. Photo by Kristina Gabalski If you plan to or ...