The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Program has been involved in the evaluation of conservation plants and planting technology for more than 80
Farmers rely on the latest crop variety trials to make informed decisions on planting the best adapted crop variety to maximize yield given their soils and production practices. With the
Two case studies evaluating impacts of grazing corn stalk residue with and without cover crops showed little to no effect on the following soybean and corn yields – even when
Commodity crops are chosen to fit local climate and soil conditions, and producers select varieties of commodity crops carefully to maximize performance and returns. For the producer, variety selection is
With adequate moisture for germination, rye grows rapidly in the fall, withstands the winter frost, and resumes growth in the spring. For best results, terminate 7-10 days before planting in
Cover crops provide a range of well-documented benefits to growers and the environment. However, no single species can deliver all of these benefits, and hence planting mixtures is gaining increasing
This publication is intended to provide a starting point for farmers who are new to growing cover crops and want to use cereal rye. Introduction: The following recipe provides an
The incorporation of cover crops into the maize (Zea mays L.)-soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] rotation in the U.S. upper Midwest may improve sustainability. Long, cold winters in the region
The adoption of anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD), a biologically-based method for the management of soilborne pests and pathogens at the commercial scale strictly depends on the availability of effective and
Increased concerns associated with interactions between herbicides, inorganic fertilizers, soil nutrient availability and plant phytotoxicity in perennial tree crop production systems have renewed interest in the use of cover crops
Ground beetles (Carabidae) are beneficial insects providing ecosystem services by regulating insect pests and weed seeds. Despite several studies conducted on ground beetles worldwide, there is a lack of knowledge
Farmers, particularly small farmers, are on the frontlines of climate change. In Oregon’s Southern Willamette Valley, a needs assessment was conducted of small farmers in 2017, where questions related to
Cover crops are becoming more accepted as a viable best management practice because of their ability to provide important environmental and soil health benefits. Because of these benefits, many land
Read the study from Cambridge University Press on cover crop use in Midwestern US Agriculture. Despite being generally accepted as a promising conservation practice to reduce nitrate pollution and promote
Join Lance Klessig as he talks to Gabe Brown on his most profitable crop and understanding Regenerative Agriculture. We also share several ideas about getting started in Regenerative Agriculture and
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