Perennial grains studied for potential in crop field borders
Planting beneficial plants next to gardens and crop fields large and small has been a standard practice for decades, even centuries. The plants provide what are known as... more »
Saturated riparian buffer strips stop farm runoff of most nitrate, study says
A new study suggests we may have more opportunities to protect our waterways. That’s because one system for keeping too many nutrients out of streams could be used... more »
Killing time for cover crops? Late-planted rye won’t delay crimping.
Cereal rye as an overwinter cover crop poses a special challenge for organic vegetable growers. Unlike conventional growers who manage cereal rye in the spring with glyphosate, organic... more »
