Illinois became the second state in the nation to offer subsidies to farmers for planting cover crops in the fall, an effort ...

Nitrate, pesticides, metals, plastic -- agricultural soils often contain pollutants. But are there sustainable and climate-friendly ways to restore and promote soil health in agricultural land? Yes, ...

American Farmland Trust focuses on protecting farmland, keeping farmers on the land and promoting sound farming practices.

Their crops have fulfilled their purpose: anchoring the topsoil, retaining soil moisture and biome, and fixing nitrogen into the ground. However, with planting season upon us, it’s time to address the ...

Using insecticides too often may boost weed growth. A new study shows why timing, observation, and cover crops make all the ...

In most regions, April brings warmer weather, thawed soil, the end of frosts, and more sunlight. In short, April is a great ...

Scotty and Jo Herriman, of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma, were the recipients of the 2024 Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award.

While cover crops offer numerous benefits to a vegetable ... contributed to the soil takes place when the leafy masses of the plants are, by one method or another, returned to the ground.

Farmers often grow so-called cover plants between main crops. They are used for purposes such as for animal feed or remain on the field as green manure. In this way, they supply the soil with ...

Pulses are the dried edible seeds of legumes and make a great addition to any food garden. They include beans, peas, and ...

Whether you opt for border plantings, cascading blooms, or select a variety that’s known as a trap crop to lure harmful ...