Planting edible beans into winter rye has environmental and potential yield benefits, a North Dakota State University Extension study said. The rye reduces soil erosion, suppresses weeds and soaks up ...

David Karki of SDSU underlined that planting cover crops like rye is not so much about big yield increases, but it will make the land more tolerant of fluctuations in weather. David Karki, a South ...

Every fall after the growing season, I like to put the vegetable garden to bed for the winter with a cover crop of winter rye. Broadly speaking, a cover crop is a crop that covers the soil with a ...

If 2025-2026 winter predictions hold true and high soil moisture persists, you could experience several soil problems.

We have all heard that old expression, " It's like watching grass grow." That's what this post is about. Not to worry though, I've done all the boring work for you by watching the grass grow. The ...

As we head into the end of the growing and gardening season, it’s important to show your garden some love after it has provided all season long for you and yours. My preferred cover crop mix is oats, ...

Freezing temperatures and even snow are already prompting gardeners and farmers in northern climates across the United States to begin wrapping up their growing seasons. However, working on your ...

LEWISTON, Minn. — About 30 people gathered around the tables in the downtown Lewiston office of the Land Stewardship Project to share their cover crop experiences. As big flakes of wet snow fell ...

Establishing winter cover crops after or between harvests can be a great way to preserve soil structure, protect against erosion and produce biomass that feeds the soil ecology. However, if you’re in ...