Conservation methods can help rejuvenate farmland, but the startup cost and uncertain results mean a risk many farmers still ...

Based at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center near Fresno, UC Cooperative Extension specialist Houston ...

From soil improvement to crafts, these winter garden ideas will keep you busy until spring and make your garden better.

Planning a garden that can sustain you requires more than just picking your favorite vegetables. A survival garden is a ...

Cover crops aid erosion control, weed suppression, moisture retention and nutrient cycling. Knowing what temperature a cover crop can withstand will improve plant-growth and biomass-prediction models.

The American science socieites for crop, soil and agronomy awarded Mila Pessotto, Ph.D., a former master's student at the ...

Those in agriculture possess tons of great data and insights to share about the revolution of safety in the crop protection ...

While most crops shut down for winter, this tough cold-season cover crop keeps digging deep and improving the ground until ...

Key Points Winter covers protect raised beds and help replenish soil cost-effectively.Insulating covers shield beds from harsh winds, snow, and freezing temperatures.Use materials like straw, burlap, ...

Does anything beat a steaming bowl of soup on a crisp winter's day? For humans, animals and plants alike, winter can be the toughest time of year, but something tasty to harvest can buoy even the ...