CAPUTA, S.D.— Perennials are often overlooked as a cover crop option for improving soil health. However, Kevin Sedivec, extension rangeland management specialist with NDSU, says that perennials can ...

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is awarding a total of $450,000 in grants to local agricultural organizations that ...

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The University of Minnesota Extension’s North Central Research and Outreach Center will have a field day Sept. 19 highlighting the latest research and information about cover crops and perennial ...

Annual crops, such as tomatoes, corn, and lettuce, cover a significant portion of our plates and farmland acres. However, the constant work of planting and harvesting can be time-consuming and tiring.

To maximize the benefits of nitrogen fixation by legumes, we need to consider their long-term benefits and how best to ...

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University scientists are developing new approaches to cover crops that incorporate perennial groundcovers, a development that could break down barriers keeping farmers from ...

Daikon radishes used as a cover crop. (Photo: Edwin Remsberg/SARE) Producers can break even in as little as two years But seed, planting costs challenge economics Landowners can frustrate farmers’ ...

If your hostas are getting a little lonely, it might be time to plant them a new friend. Find some of the best options with ...