For arable farmers with livestock, T101 Wintermax can be grazed, ideally between late February and mid-April, with earlier drilled crops, offering the potential for late autumn grazing. Alternatively, ...

As fall sets in, it's easy to feel like your garden is winding down for the year. But guess what? Fall is actually the perfect time to think ahead and plant cover crops that will set the stage for a ...

Farm fields are not the only place that cover crops provide useful services. Gardens are an excellent place to reap these ...

Five farm families were honored with the 2024 Conservation Farm Family Awards at this year’s Farm Science Review. The ...

When Don Morse began growing cover crops, one of his main goals was to tackle the growing populations of marestail (horseweed) and waterhemp that defied traditional control measures.

While many farmers are growing cover crops over winter before spring crops, there is also the possibility of establishing a catch crop between harvest and an autumn ...

A DJI Agras was used to spread cover crops over standing soybeans. Cover crop mixes varied and were compared against the same mixes drilled after harvest. Several demonstrations are planned across the ...

Typical row-crop agricultural practices can potentially be harmful to soil health and future sustainability. The use of cover ...

On the other hand, you could use plants to do the heavy lifting. Ground covers and cover crops sound similar, but have ...

A recent study at a government farm suggests sorghum Sudan grass, a common cover crop used in farms across Canada, helps mitigate the risks of soil diseases. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC ...

Planting cover crops is one of the many ways growers can implement conservation practices on the farm. While the cost may be a deterrent for some, the long-term benefits are vast. “Quick growing ...