For fall crops, sow October root veggies of varying kinds. Radishes, baby beets, and small carrot varieties are perfect for ...

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 ...

Cover crops can be a successful weed control tool in integrated farming systems. In the Midwestern United States, there has been substantial research on the use of fall rye cover crops in soybeans.

SUGARLOAF TWP. — Sunflowers are popping up this fall, bathing fields here in yellow. Besides adding color, sunflowers enrich soil and sustain bees, butterflies and other pollinators on fields where ...

Organic agriculture relies widely on tillage for weed control and termination of cover crops, which can reduce soil quality. The potential to reduce tillage in Canadian organic cropping systems may be ...

They protect small crops like lettuce, spinach, and radishes. High tunnels, also called hoop houses ... Checking weather and garden conditions often helps gardeners decide when to cover plants or ...

Mulch and watering are key to preparing veggie plants for frost. Use temporary protection, such as row covers, or permanent ones like cold frames. Cold-sensitive crops like tomatoes need protection at ...

The U.S. Senate recently voted down a War Powers Resolution that would stop Trump from ordering these kinds of killings. The vote was 51 to 48, with Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa voting ...

Gardening in Idaho can be challenging. The growing season is short, many areas are at high elevations, and frost can come ...

I serve as the Gazette’s Energy and Environment reporter, focusing on water quality, conservation efforts, agriculture and beyond. I have joined the Gazette as a corps member with Report for America, ...

Conference matchups featuring top-ranked opponents highlight an intriguing Week 6 slate of high school football games across Racine County. We asked readers to vote for which game The Journal Times ...