The research behind cover crops is clear. The sustainable agriculture practice enhances soil fertility and structure, improves soil infiltration and water storage, reduces soil erosion, controls weeds ...

Explore the pros and cons of various cover crop varieties to know what to pick for your cotton field this winter.

Cover crops like oats, rye, and clover are planted between cash crop seasons to reduce erosion, add organic matter, and ...

Here’s a quick look at how several common cover crops compare across several key factors: Nitrogen provided: Effective fixer, inoculation can help in warmer regions to ensure optimal nitrogen ...

Using satellite imagery and government data, researchers measured a 5% increase in voluntary, or non-subsidized, cover crop ...

As the growing season winds down, you might think your garden has reached its final stage for the year. But mid-November can still be a great time to improve your soil and prepare for next spring with ...

Cereal-rye cover crops are known for their tremendous ability to scavenge from the soil two of the most important resources for plants – moisture and nutrients, namely nitrogen. That's good, says the ...