It is freezing outside. Literally. That means any flowers or ornamentals you have in your garden may be on their last few ...

Indiana's freezing temperatures mean Hoosier plants may be at risk for cold damage. Here are expert tips on how to protect ...

Sow a cover crop. Covering soil with plants is a good alternative to leaves. It involves growing plants such as clover, ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa farmers are being encouraged to plant cover crops this fall to enhance water quality and reduce crop ...

Iowa farmers are eligible for savings on insurance premiums for planting cover crops, which are known to improve water ...

This study highlights the potential of cover crops as biofuel sources, achieving over 70 % reduction in greenhouse gas ...

Programs such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Conservation Stewardship Program cover up to 75% of cover crop expenses, reducing the financial strain on producers. The study also ...

The use of cover crops in Iowa has expanded significantly in recent years. The conservation practice, which has been shown to reduce erosion and enhance soil health, is promoted by the state through ...

Have you ever felt like you want to improve soil health, but it’s hard to know how to do it? Cover crops are an important tool to improve the health of your soil.

KIMBERLY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —As harvest wraps up for many farmers in the area, their attention now turns to next year’s growing season. And what they put into the ground now can have a lasting impact.

Get ready for your 2025 garden with these 10 gardening tips that make it easy and efficient. - **Cover crops:** Learn how they can improve your soil. - **Composting:** Demystify the art of composting ...

Cattle graze cover crops at the University of Idaho’s Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension and Education Center near Salmon. (Courtesy John Hall) SALMON, Idaho — Grazing cover crops after grain is ...