Two farmers who've used cover crops will share their experiences during Conservation Chat: We've Got You Covered on April 8 ...

Higher yield? Well, maybe, but probably not, at least in the near term, says Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie. And learning to manage cover crops carries a steep learning curve ...

The old adage of good things take time holds true with soil health practices on your farm. “Cover crops are a long-term thing,” Blank says. “If you have the mindset I’m going to try it for ...

Biden funded farm projects that mention climate change. Trump wants to cut them. Farmers say they just want the money they ...

When it comes to farming, there’s no one a farmer trusts more than a fellow farmer — someone who knows what it’s like to ...

For years, Debbie Stabenow fought for environmentally friendly agricultural policy. She retired with mixed results.

As average farm size increases, farm equipment typically becomes bigger and heavier, posing an increasing threat of soil ...

For those practicing conservation, this time of year is particularly important for cover crop management. I just sat down ...

extension educator in crops with the University of Minnesota Extension, talking about cover crop options, and thank you for watching. - Welcome to "Farm Connections." We're in Austin, Minnesota at ...

As with all other techniques, caution must be employed. Crops with allelopathic properties may suppress subsequent crop growth. Cover crops may be sown to protect soil from erosion, for snow trapping ...

To protect the Chesapeake Bay watershed, Maryland's small farmers plant cover crops. Starting March 3, those small farmers can now get a little help from the state to cover their out-of-pocket costs ...