Advocates of conservation practices and cover crops are looking to speed up the development of new crop insurance products by ...

The bureau chief for land and water resources with the Illinois Department of Agriculture says farmers who planted cover crops have an opportunity to save on their crop insurance premiums.

A cover crops specialist says many farmers faced challenges utilizing the practice this fall. Laura Lant-Haney with Midwest Grass & Forage in Macomb, Illinois, tells Brownfield, “Because so ...

Farmers say they face added pressure from South American countries, which have become increasingly competitive as China turns ...

Farmers planting cover crops for better water filtration and weed suppression also face challenges such as time, cost, risk ...

Experts say cost, logistics, and limited state funding could all be contributing to the disadoption of cover crop use in ...

If you haven’t taken the leap and you’re unsure about whether or not to sow a cover crop, know that it’s worth it. Specifically, when it comes to your bottom line, cover crops save money. They may not ...

Farmers planting cover crops for better water filtration and weed suppression also need to factor in the challenges of time, ...

The grain prevents erosion, stores carbon and retains water when used as a cover crop. Now farmers are turning it into a cash ...

Beginning in the 2017 growing season, The Iowa Nutrient Research & Education Council (INREC) has worked over the past six years with Iowa State University and local ag retailers to study the progress ...

The pumpkin pie Americans enjoy each Thanksgiving often comes from pumpkins grown near Morton, Illinois. The region accounts ...

Wabash Valley farmers and agricultural professionals are invited to attend the Bi-State Crops Conference featuring leading ...