Illinois farmers who planted cover crops this fall can once again earn a break on next year’s crop insurance premiums through ...

Illinois farmers who planted cover crops this fall can once again earn a break on next year’s crop insurance premiums through ...

Opting for a chemical method cover crop destruction and at a later timing are key to getting the most out of cover crops, ...

The Illinois Department of Agriculture opened its pre-enrollment for its Fall Covers for Spring Savings program and the ...

A panel of farmers discussed their experiences with cover crops and soil health at HPJ Live in Wichita, Kansas, this past ...

While there are several good options for terminating cover crops, it’s important to understand which cover crop termination methods work best for your specific cover cropping system and overall ...

Advocates of conservation practices and cover crops are looking to speed up the development of new crop insurance products by going around USDA to start testing coverage for growers who want to ...

Winter can feel like a dead season for gardeners, with frost covering the ground and the garden looking like it’s taking a ...

Mix leaves with green waste like veggie peels or grass clippings to balance the pile. Keep it moist but not soggy and turn it ...

USDA hopes expansion of crop insurance access for farmers and ranchers will boost the farm safety net, according to a Dec. 5 ...

This week's gardening column includes advice on improving your soil with cover crops or coffee grounds and for propagating snake plants.