“We harvested a wheat field in August, and then I planted the cover crop,” said Jeff. “I planted radishes, rape, rye, clover ...

The idea here is to plant a leguminous crop such as beans that enriches the soil with nitrogen, followed by a light-feeding ...

Now that we're out of growing season, ranchers in the Ozarks are shining light on how droughts hurt their everyday life on ...

The drumbeat signaling regulatory change over nutrient runoff from production agriculture has grown increasingly strong in the past decade. Runoff concerns, combined with “Waters of the United ...

Whether you are a seasoned or novice gardener, planning next year’s garden can be exciting but a little overwhelming at times, too. Proper planning is critical for a successful garden, and whether you ...

Cover blooming strawberry ... parsley, radishes, lettuce, snap beans and Irish potatoes. Prepare your garden for March and April for your spring crops.

Brassicas like daikon radish that push their roots deeper into soil to break up and aerate it. Deep rooted cover crops improve soil structure, water absorption and nutrient-holding capacity as ...

Texas Butterfly Ranch founder Monika Maeckle has a new book, “The Monarch Butterfly Migration, Its Rise and Fall,” perfect ...

Discover the best fruits and veggies to grow on a balcony or patio. Transform your small area into a vibrant urban garden ...

After a year of drought and weather challenges, some cattle farmers are putting in extra cover crops this fall to ease the forage burden. Here’s the top six cover crops Midwest cattle farmers are ...

Over the short term, western North Carolina’s tight-knit food and farming community is helping farmers recover. RAFI, ASAP, and other groups are offering small grants and helping connect farmers to ...