For those of us seeking lush gardens, bountiful harvests and vibrant color, nitrogen is a key element to promote plant health ...

In the fall, you might be tempted to remove the dead plant material, till your garden soil a bit, and put your garden to bed for the winter without another thought. However, you can also grow cover ...

As your vegetable garden winds down for the season, it can be tempting to simply let it rest until spring. But what if you ...

In this week’s Boots In The Field report, Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie answers several questions from a farmer based in southwest Ontario, Canada, who had participated in Ferrie’s Beyond ...

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 ...

Cover crops play an important role in protecting the soil and water when cash crops like corn or soybean are not actively growing. The National Conservation Service promoted the use of cover crops ...

Cover cropping involves growing various plant varieties between cash crop rotations to ensure continuous soil coverage. This practice improves soil water infiltration, builds soil organic matter, ...

Peppers are a wonderful addition to any vegetable garden, and a key ingredient in a wide range of delicious dishes. Whether it's a delicate salad or a spicy soup, it's a good idea to grow peppers of ...

Cereal rye is a go-to cover crop for many producers, including organic growers looking to avoid a chemical method of weed control. Eric Yu is a University of Minnesota Extension educator on crops ...