“So this is a feasible system where we can utilize cereal rye into an organic system with cover cropping in terms of both weed control and soybean yield.” While cover crops do not work in ...

Simply put, a vertical system means managing the entire soil ... A combination of strip-till and cover crops might help remove layers on highly erodible land where you are not allowed to till.

Brandon farmer Josh Hiemstra says cover crops not only improve his soil, they provide a diverse ration for his cows.

"Believe in the system and don't look for excuses why it won't work—because it can." Accomplished farmer shares undeniably ...

The researchers suggested that a mixture of legume and grass cover crops is the most effective approach for maize intercropping systems. This method could help address soil degradation challenges ...

A soybean researcher says cover crops can be another mode of action for controlling weeds, but it will take a lot of biomass. Shawn Conley says University of Wisconsin research through weed scientist ...

An extension crops educator sees cover crops as a compliment to other weed control tactics. Liz Stahl with the University of Minnesota says herbicides remain the most effective tool for managing weeds ...

Senate Study Bill 1051 has entered the state legislature. Proponents for this bill say it prevents litigators from bringing ...

Results from the annual Iowa Nutrient Research & Education Council crop survey show Iowa farmers planted more than 3.8 ...