As planting nears completion across the northern Plains and upper Midwest, crop experts say conditions so far are shaping up for a good year. “Temperatures, I don’t think, are going to be that crazy ...
Before you put your garden to bed, consider giving it a winter blanket—aka, a cover crop. Sowed in the fall, these cold-hardy plants work hard to improve soil throughout winter by decreasing ...
DES MOINES, Iowa — Called cover crops, they top the list of tasks U.S. farmers are told will build healthy soil, help the environment and fight climate change. Yet after years of incentives and ...
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey and Acting State Conservationist Richard Ellsmore with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service last week said the planting deadline for ...
Q: What is succession planting? It was mentioned in a gardening magazine’s seasonal tips column, but it wasn’t explained. A: Succession planting usually refers to the staggering of planting times to ...
Conservation methods can help rejuvenate farmland, but the startup cost and uncertain results mean a risk many farmers still ...
You’ve ordered fertilizer and seed, and you’re prepping the planter for hours of field work come spring. There’s one more box to check: crop insurance. Crop Premium Estimates Seth Meyer, USDA chief ...
As the weather starts to cool down, it’s time to plant an abundance of fresh flowers and produce. Here's what to plant in ...
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