Over the decades, corn and soybeans have become the dominant crops in the region. Some of the factors that led to the change ...

Planting cover crops ahead of corn can be tricky but is not impossible. Learn which species work, which don’t and how much ...

You could also visit farmers. Clint Arnholt, Columbus, Ind., is a veteran no-tiller experienced at seeding cover crops into ...

Since the USDA announced last month that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) would provide $11 billion through a one-time bridge ...

RYDER, N.D., — Tyler Stafslien is a fourth-generation farmer who’s worked his family’s land in central North Dakota for about 20 years. Roughly half of his 2,500 acres are typically dedicated to ...

With 2025-2026 winter predictions suggesting the Midwest is in for a wet season, it’s important to anticipate possible growing-season challenges and manage around them. Here’s what you need to know ...

Cover crops improve soil health and water quality, prevent nutrient loss, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but they're only grown on about 5% of U.S. agricultural lands. That's despite billions in ...

Weeds remain one of the biggest challenges Ohio farmers face each season. With several weed species in the state now resistant to multiple herbicide groups, many growers are looking for ways to ...

Farming in the San Luis Valley, Colorado, is tough. The 8,000-square-mile, high-altitude desert has one of the shortest growing seasons in the United States. It is known for strong winds, and in the ...

While there are several good options for terminating cover crops, it’s important to understand which cover crop termination methods work best for your specific cover cropping system and overall ...

(Kansas City) -- A KMAland farmer is among those utilizing cover crops not only to conserve his land but also to regenerate the soil for future generations. Practical Farmers of Iowa Board Member Jon ...

For decades, farmers have adapted their equipment and practices to establish cover crops efficiently within the tight window between harvest and winter. Now, drones are emerging as a new tool for ...