Why do farmers use cover crops? The number one reason is still erosion control or prevention followed by better soil biology ...

When Steve Stierwalt studied agriculture at the University of Illinois in the 1970s, soil health wasn’t commonly taught or discussed. Faculty often told their young farming students to put all their ...

were harvested for seed; or generated income from government incentives or carbon credit programs. But for making decisions about cover crops, Ferrie has another aspect to consider — true ROI.

The chevron-shaped, roller-style meter provides continuous flow of most every cover crop seed for an even stand. Application rate is determined by tractor speed and an electric-over-hydraulic ...

Using insecticides too often may boost weed growth. A new study shows why timing, observation, and cover crops make all the ...

Here we share insights and strategies for success from experienced cover crop growers as we relate their practices and observations to research studies.

Nitrate, pesticides, metals and plastic agricultural soils often contain pollutants. But are there sustainable and ...

Featured speakers are cover crops farmer and seed dealer Andy Linder; soil-health researcher Dr. Ann Journey; cover crops seed dealer and farmer TJ Kartes; and soil scientist and cover crops ...

First and foremost, it’s crucial not to delay. While cover crops offer numerous benefits to a vegetable garden, they can go to seed when left unattended, ultimately creating a massive seedbed ...

Insecticides may help growers hoping to protect their crops from harmful insects, but they also may contribute to a larger amount of some weeds, according to a new study.

Illinois became the second state in the nation to offer subsidies to farmers for planting cover crops in the fall, an effort ...