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

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

That’s because for soil to retain nutrients and moisture, it needs to contain a living root for as long as possible. Meaning ...

Early research shows winter barley's allelopathic compounds are more effective than cereal rye at slowing growth of waterhemp ...

Farmers planting cover crops for better water filtration and weed suppression also have to factor in the challenges, which ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will open the application period for crop insurance premium rebates for planting cover crops at 12 p.m. on December 1, ...

The research behind cover crops is clear. The sustainable agriculture practice enhances soil fertility and structure, improves soil infiltration and water storage, reduces soil erosion, controls weeds ...

A blanket aerial label can be a “double-edged sword,” said Rivard. It can open up the market to drone spraying, but there are ...

If you know your soil is full of all the nutrients you need, find a quick-growing crop to hold the soil in place. Grains, ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection will open the application period for crop insurance premium rebates for planting cover crops at noon on Dec. 1.

A trial showing industrial hemp can be grown year-round has farmers excited about the crop's "huge" potential.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Gov. Kim Reynolds are encouraging Iowa farmers to plant cover crops this fall to improve water quality and save money on next year’s ...