When cover crops became a hot topic a few years ago, I tried to relabel them as “forage-covers” because they are multiuse ...

I would like to invite you to participate in an upcoming meeting concerning cover crops, forage and beef production. This meeting is 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at the Madison County Extension Office, 230 ...

1. What are the key challenges involved in transitioning cropland to grazing ground? It’s not a simple process. First, you ...

The continued increase in global food demand and the pressing challenges posed by climate change have spurred significant advancements in both crop and pasture improvement. Researchers are designing ...

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Establishing winter cover crops after or between harvests can be a great way to preserve soil structure, protect against erosion and produce biomass that feeds the soil ecology. However, if you’re in ...

No matter the type of farm, there’s an advantage to planting soil-feeding cover crops ahead of fall and winter. The assistance provided depends on the crops you plant. But there is definitely one out ...

Cover crops are plants that are planted to cover the soil to keep it in place and improve soil health. They can be intercropped with other crops or planted after harvesting. The crops are mainly grown ...

Crop and pasture protection encompasses the integrated strategies and innovations required to safeguard both arable and forage systems from biotic threats. These include insect herbivores, plant ...

One of the tasks you can complete before spring is planting cover crops. February is a perfect time to broadcast some seeds and coat the ground with plants that benefit the soil in the long run. The ...