The existential threat of climate change manifests most brutally in regions dependent on rainfed agriculture, and nowhere is this more evident than in Zimbabwe's semi-arid zones.The shifting climate ...

If you know your soil is full of all the nutrients you need, find a quick-growing crop to hold the soil in place. Grains, ...

The research behind cover crops is clear. The sustainable agriculture practice enhances soil fertility and structure, improves soil infiltration and water storage, reduces soil erosion, controls weeds ...

Earlier this month, significant updates to the Midwest Cover Crops Council’s cover crop selector tool for Minnesota were published. A group of Minnesota researchers, agency staff, seed dealers, and fa ...

Everybody seems to be talking about cover crops. Rightfully so because, managed correctly, they can provide environmental benefits. Higher yield? Well, maybe, but probably not, at least in the near ...

An international study involving INRAE and coordinated by China Agriculture University has shown that the practice of crop ...

Iowa farmers continue to make steady gains in utilizing conservation practices such as no-till and cover crops that improve ...

Gardening ethic emphasizes cover cropping: stewardship boosting soil health, productivity, biodiversity, and resilience.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Gov. Kim Reynolds are encouraging Iowa farmers to plant cover crops this fall to improve water quality and save money on next year’s ...

While some Illinois corn growers are heading into harvest early, others are telling Ken Ferrie their corn is drying slowly in the field – they’re seeing moisture levels drop only one point per week.

Producers in the Southern Great Plains looking to boost soil health on their lands while earning added income from livestock ...

Cover crops are a cornerstone of organic farming, used to improve soil health, fertility and structure without synthetic ...