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

You don't want the cover crop to grow to its full height. Otherwise, they might end up as weeds, too. Ground covers are a game changer for your yard. They are not a crop you need to seed ...

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

Buckwheat has a long history: the robust pseudocereal was once a staple food in Germany. Yet over time, it disappeared from ...

Their crops have fulfilled their purpose: anchoring the topsoil, retaining soil moisture and biome, and fixing nitrogen into the ground. However, with planting season upon us, it’s time to address the ...

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 ...

When the cover crop fixes nitrogen or otherwise improves soil properties, it is often referred to as a green manure. Both cover crops and green manures can have weed suppressing qualities. They may ...

Oregon grass seed growers made their way to Kentucky to participate in a field day showcasing how using annual ryegrass as a ...

Dubuque County Watersheds' cover crop seeding program is returning for its second year. The program provides farmers with an ...