Establishing winter cover crops after or between harvests can be a great way to preserve soil structure, protect against erosion and produce biomass that feeds the soil ecology. However, if you’re in ...

After corn silage comes off, dairy farmers will often consider seeding fields to winter rye as a cover crop. It’s an easy, ...

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 variety of cover ...

No matter the type of farm, there’s an advantage to planting soil-feeding cover crops ahead of fall and winter. The assistance provided depends on the crops you plant. But there is definitely one out ...

As the cool weather of autumn approaches, now is the time to start planning for cover crops in the garden. Depending on what’s growing in your garden, you may have a short window to get cover crop ...

Research on 60-inch corn rows with cover crops between them is geared toward the cattle producer looking to graze after corn harvest. Cover crop grows up between 60-inch rows of corn at the Central ...

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 ...

With last week’s warm and mostly dry weather farmers sped ahead on planting across the Corn Belt. USDA’s crop progress report showed Minnesota led the pace with 75% of the corn now planted, 14% ahead ...

The use of cover crops in Iowa has expanded significantly in recent years. The conservation practice, which has been shown to reduce erosion and enhance soil health, is promoted by the state through ...