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, ...

Cover crops, plants grown to protect and enrich the soil, are known to boost soil health and help store carbon. However, the ...

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 ...

Cover crops are important in areas cultivated year after year. They reduce soil erosion and improve its overall health. As spring heats the soil, cover crops suppress weeds, and as they grow, they ...

How can you trim fertilizer costs and still provide adequate nutrients for corn and soybeans next season? One solution is to consider planting some cover crops this fall, recommends David Hula, ...

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 ongoing University of Idaho Extension trial shows early promise for Central Idaho farmers and ranchers to raise two forage crops from a single field. The trial is in its second growing season at ...

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

Is this the year you try cover crops, the plants that create healthier soil in your yard and garden? Maybe it should be if you're concerned about spring planting. Does your soil have a weak structure ...

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