Opting for a chemical method cover crop destruction and at a later timing are key to getting the most out of cover crops, ...

A panel of farmers discussed their experiences with cover crops and soil health at HPJ Live in Wichita, Kansas, this past ...

Advocates of conservation practices and cover crops are looking to speed up the development of new crop insurance products by going around USDA to start testing coverage for growers who want to ...

Grass clippings are another free mulch option that can help your garden beds through winter. Spread them in a thin layer, ...

Mix leaves with green waste like veggie peels or grass clippings to balance the pile. Keep it moist but not soggy and turn it ...

USDA hopes expansion of crop insurance access for farmers and ranchers will boost the farm safety net, according to a Dec. 5 ...

For the past 10 years, Wayne Honeycutt has led the organization he founded, The Soil Health Institute, to elevate the concept ...

Fall might seem like a time to wind down in the garden, but tackling a few tasks now can make spring much easier.

For farmers trying to Flip their Soil and improve soil health one simple thing they can do this fall is plant cereal rye as a cover crop and plant soybeans into that stand. Soil health experts say ...

This year was certainly a study in contrasts. During spring gobbler season a day seldom went by without rain. I was heartily ...

December on the Island has an element of finality, especially on its vegetable farms. The vibrant colors of spring, summer, and fall give way to stark tones, and the more industrial side of farming ...

One of the reasons for The Farm’s exponential growth in output this season was the introduction of a fourth field. Flesher ...