Wondering how and when to terminate your cover crop? Perhaps planting green is right for you. This practice involves planting your corn or soybean crop directly into a cover crop like cereal rye ...

Cover crops, also known as green manures ... So grab your seeds, get planting, and watch as your soil transforms into a rich, fertile foundation for next year's garden! You'll be amazed at ...

Let's dive into these 12 essential tips to ensure your cover crop planting is a success! Selecting a cover crop that thrives in your specific climate is crucial for successful growth. Native ...

Wayne SWCD coordinates a program that provides funding for ag producers to seed cover crops. This year’s cost share is $12 ...

Comfrey plants, an alternative to daikons, can improve gardens with tough, compact soil by breaking up and aerating ...

This material has been called “green manure,” adding significant nitrogen to the soil. Now, the soil is ready for you to plant your next crops. Shredded cover crops may also be added to your ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – No one wants to think of harvest’s end as the vegetable garden reaches peak, but now’s the time to plant over-winter cover crops to improve your soil for next season.

Delayed field drying will prevent some land from being planted this year. While this may be the best financial option, fallow ...

If plants start producing seed, cut them down and let them sit for several days. Then till or turn all cover crop biomass (including roots) into the soil, which should be done at least two to four ...

With a short supply of high-quality forage resulting from the 2024 Ohio drought, and spring 2025 weather that has prevented ...

Planting dry beans into spring cover crops could be a measure to protect young plants from damaging weather conditions like wind or hail. Dry beans are susceptible to damage from wind and other ...