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Drill-interseeded cover crops in V3 corn reap benefits
Phys.org· 2 days agoResearch published in the journal Weed Science shows that drill-interseeded cover crops into...
Global meta-analysis quantifies benefits of cover crop use
Phys.org· 4 days agoYu Peng, a Ph.D. student in the School of Science, led a comprehensive study using literature...
Nebraska Soil Health School launches first installment for 2024
Scottsbluff Star-Herald· 1 day agoThe latter is a popular topic in soil health, as it keeps roots and biomass in the soil. “There is a...
Climate change sparks uncertainty, crop delays for Midwest farmers
The Columbian· 13 hours agoIt was just after dark as Ross Woodruff hopped into a truck to haul soybean seeds out to his...
Garden Guide: These plants repel weeds and are a natural fertilizer!
News 12· 3 days agoJust like your plants, the soil is alive too! It's filled with microorganisms that make nutrients accessible for your plants. Healthy soil should support beautiful plants without fertilizer ...
In wet conditions, use a weed whacker to cut winter rye cover crop to save soil structure
Detroit News· 4 days agoWinter rye, also called cereal rye, is the grain that is used for making rye bread. Rye is planted...
6 Ways to Be More Sustainable in Your Garden This Year, According to Pros
The Spruce via Yahoo News· 4 days ago“They are typically grown in the shoulder spring and fall seasons or over the winter to reduce...
Get your Georgia peach fix: A ‘bumper’ crop is on the way
Atlanta Journal-Constitution· 3 days agoIn the 130 years Lawton Pearson’s family has been growing peaches in Middle Georgia, few harvests...
22 Companion Plants to Help Your Strawberry Crop Thrive
Martha Stewart Living via Yahoo News· 5 days agoZones: 3 to 9 Size: 1 to 3 feet tall x 1 to 3 feet wide Care requirements: Full sun; well-draining...
Farm loan programs offer climate-smart opportunities to producers
The Lewiston Sun Journal· 6 days agoThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency reminds agricultural producers that farm loan programs can be used to support a variety of climate-smart agriculture practices, which ...