But guess what? Fall is actually the perfect time to think ahead and plant cover crops that will set the stage for a flourishing garden next spring! Cover crops are not only great for protecting ...

These plants aren’t picky about soil type and are hardy in most climates. If you’re looking for the most simple cover crops, these are your best bet. But here’s what to know if you want a ...

By selecting the right cover crops for your region and garden conditions, you can create a resilient and thriving ecosystem that benefits both your plants and the environment. In this guide ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – No one wants to think of harvest’s end as the vegetable garden reaches peak, but now’s the time to plant over-winter cover crops to improve your soil for next season.

Farmers used to plant "cover crops" to rejuvenate fields in the off season. As those were replaced with chemicals, the soil of America's farms suffered. Bringing back the old practice has ...

Delayed field drying will prevent some land from being planted this year. While this may be the best financial option, fallow ...

per-acre double-cropped soybeans. It ranged from $213 to $260 per acre. You Decide to Plant Cover Crops ... Experimenting with cover crops is a good idea, says Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken ...

a much more notable amount is made available as a whole plant decomposes. A few different methods are used to incorporate cover crops, and the ones to choose will largely depend on the crops ...

Planting dry beans into spring cover crops could be a measure to protect young plants from damaging weather conditions like wind or hail. Dry beans are susceptible to damage from wind and other ...

Stewart is paying close attention to the soil. And he’s learned, for example, to plant a cover crop of mustard before he grows a crop of potatoes. The mustard keeps away the Colorado ...