An overarching goal for planting cover crops is to produce as much biomass as possible during the growing window. Higher levels of cover crop biomass will reduce soil erosion, inhibit weed growth, and ...

Different cover crop application methods and timing of those applications were evaluated at Ivy Tech in Lafayette, IN. Cover crop treatments are highlighted from right to left which corresponds to ...

Do you want an easy way into gardening that doesn't require tonnes of space? Fancy growing a no-dig edible garden that incorporates all your favorite veg? Do you want it to yield the best harvest ...

HAMPTON, Iowa — Long-time Practical Farmers of Iowa members Doug Alert and Margaret Smith have looked at organic no-till planting into cover crops, a system pioneered by Jeff Moyer at the Rodale ...

If you’re looking for a way to make your garden more productive and bountiful, succession planting is a great option. This gardening technique is all about making the most of your gardening space by ...

Artificial methods of growing lettuce produce twice the amount of the crop as traditional field-based methods, according to a new study. The meta-analysis also found that it was quicker to grow ...

Market season begins to wind down for most farms as fall rolls around. In northern states, the chill of fall comes on quickly, and it becomes harder and harder to grow profitable yields. Without ...

Explore sustainable agriculture: a farming approach prioritizing environmental health, food security, and social equity.

Pumpkins will always grow best when given the ideal environment in which to thrive, and that includes giving them the best companion plants. This guide highlights some of the best vegetables, flowers, ...