Across the Pacific Northwest, a movement is afoot to reduce synthetic chemical fumigants in the production of the region’s massive potato crop. In a region where farmers once stock-piled barrels
Farmers are using several types of mustard for their ability to build soil quality and to suppress soilborne diseases, nematodes, and weeds. Described here are the practices typically used by
In dairy farming systems, growing winter crops for forage is frequently limited to annual grasses grown in monoculture. The objectives of this study were to determine how cropping grasses alone
The focus of cover crops often revolves around the benefits of using them and how to grow the cover crop to achieve those benefits. But something as equally important to
The response of upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) to legume and small grain cover crop establishment, in-season nitrogen (N) rate, and fertilizer N placement was investigated in two experiments located
After termination, cover crop residue can suppress weeds by reducing sunlight, decreasing soil temperature, and providing a physical barrier. Experiments were implemented to monitor horseweed suppression from different cover crops
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of cover cropping on the soil biological and chemical features that contribute to soil fertility. The study looked at two
Agricultural soils are largely degraded or under threat of degradation. Given a growing human population and the subsequent need to feed this population, agricultural practices must maintain productivity and soil
Boosting and maintaining soil health can provide a multitude of benefits to the farming operation. Cover cropping is a strategy that can be used to improve soil health. Cover cropping
Boosting and maintaining soil health can provide a multitude of benefits to the farming operation. Cover cropping is a strategy that can be used to improve soil health. Cover cropping
Boosting and maintaining soil health can provide a multitude of benefits to the farming operation. Cover cropping is a strategy that can be used to improve soil health. Cover cropping
Producers have expressed interest in the best agronomic practices for cultivating spring barley and the use of interseeded cover crops (also known as green manures or living mulches) to increase
As cover cropping expands throughout Vermont, it is important to understand the potential benefits, consequences, and risks associated with growing cover crops in various cropping systems. In an effort to
As farmers in the northeast face ever-mounting pressure and desire to protect water quality, increase soil health, and maintain productive and sustainable farms, they are increasingly turning to cover crops
With increasing focus on managing environmental impacts from agriculture, farmers are looking for ways to minimize environmental impacts without sacrificing crop productivity. Cover cropping is one strategy that has been
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