Cover crops aid erosion control, weed suppression, moisture retention and nutrient cycling. Knowing what temperature a cover crop can withstand will improve plant-growth and biomass-prediction models.

That’s because for soil to retain nutrients and moisture, it needs to contain a living root for as long as possible. Meaning ...

Early research shows winter barley's allelopathic compounds are more effective than cereal rye at slowing growth of waterhemp ...

While most crops shut down for winter, this tough cold-season cover crop keeps digging deep and improving the ground until ...

Covering raised beds in winter gives your garden a spring head start. Learn when to cover, how to do it, and which materials ...

Learn how FBN’s new Global Crop Solutions is reshaping ag innovation, boosting efficiency, and empowering farmers through a ...

A survival garden is filled with crops that are nutrient-dense and can be preserved for future use, including potatoes, ...

Gardening ethic emphasizes cover cropping: stewardship boosting soil health, productivity, biodiversity, and resilience.

While the coronavirus pandemic has caused the collapse of retail businesses across the globe, there is one thing people have ...

So, it’s the first warm day of spring, the snow has melted, and the scent of fresh earth fills the air. Farmers are gearing up, tractors are roaring to life, and hopes are high for a productive season ...

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This mulching method is keeping a farmer's plants safe, warm, and healthy — here's how to incorporate it into your own garden. North Carolina-based gardeners Cable Family Farm (@cablefamilyfarmnc) ...