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 ...

While farmers plant millions acres of plants like rye and clover to boost soil health and crowd out weeds, a cover crop does the same thing in the smallest home garden. With cover crops, a vegetable ...

The ground may still be covered in snow, but now is an excellent time to start planning to improve the soil in your vegetable ...

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. If you’re not ...

KANAWHA, Iowa — An oat variety trial at the Iowa State University Northern Research and Demonstration Farm at Kanawha provided a good spot for a cover crop demonstration plot this fall. Iowa State ...

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 ...

Fall is here and we’re still gardening. You may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: We ...

FULTON COUNTY, OHIO, Ohio — October is Harvest Month and you’ve probably seen farmers bringing in their corn and soybeans. However, some farmers are still planting during October. Cover crops have ...

With milder temperatures and increased rain, fall is a wonderful time for planting and readying next year’s garden. But did you know there are crops you can plant now that will improve the soil for ...

Cover crops play an important role in protecting the soil and water when cash crops like corn or soybean are not actively growing. The National Conservation Service promoted the use of cover crops ...