An ag meteorologist says the United States will likely have a smaller winter wheat crop this year. “Not necessarily am I ...

Growing cover crops to prevent bare fields helps soil and wildlife – study - Research into regenerative agricultural practices found the clearest benefit for minimising bare soil.

Growers may plant winter rye in the fall to protect the soil over ... Many common plant diseases and pests are species or family-specific. Rotating crop families throughout fields means these ...

USDA's meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses winter weight conditions in some of those states where there's still some weather concerns ranging from drought to flooding. Plus, Young Leaders program appl ...

biodiversity and crop health,” he says. Every field on the farm also features flower-rich margins, winter bird food or beetle banks under the Countryside Stewardship scheme to boost biodiversity ...

Welcome to the first crop crack of 2025. Ground conditions are in excellent order and in contrast to the past two springs, spring drilling is well underway.

But when fields are left bare after harvest, the soil can easily blow away in the wind or wash away in storms, depositing fertilizers and chemicals into waterways. Cover crops, which include winter ...

A shift away from the familiar sight of bare winter fields can help improve soils and boost wildlife, a study suggests.