Establishing a winter-hardy grass and legume cover crop mix in the fall — such as cereal rye and hairy vetch — is one of the most effective ways to suppress weeds and rejuvenate garden soils in the ...

Abstract: Silage tarping involves covering the soil with opaque plastic to block light for extended periods, helping to keep fields weed-free early in the season, creating stale seed beds, and ...

Cover crops provide benefits to vegetable farms of all sizes in addition to larger-scale contributions to the public good. Reduced tillage systems can provide additional soil health benefits. Many ...

Every morning, Elisha and Matt Nettleton leave their small country town to tackle a massive plastic problem that for decades has been buried deep underground. On the edge of country towns right around ...

Ms Shrimpton adds that forage rye also offers vital ground cover over the winter months, helping to protect soils from erosion and runoff. "With good harvest conditions and a mild autumn, there really ...