cover crops

USDA is partnering with Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC), and the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) to conduct a survey on cover crops, how they’re used, why you stopped or never planting them and more.   WSU is encouraging Northwest farmers to participate because our perspective out here is not often heard on cover crops.   T...

Producers who use polyculture cover crops often think they can get better yields from their crops than using a monoculture because of the bigger variety.   WSU’s Andy McGuire said that studies show that’s not the case.   “The mi...

The term cover crop is often thrown out as a way to benefit farmers who might be looking to improve soil health, yield and much more, but they can also benefit our own home gardens.   Douglas Collins with WSU’s Small Farms Program said there are many ways that cover crops can help the average gardener with their soil.   “...

Recent studies have shown that cover crops used over multiple years can increase yields, improve soil health and mitigate drought stress.   But what about a farmer’s bottom line?   Regional Director, Extension Programs for the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Rob Myers said, s “We had 33 percent of the farmers say that cover crops were increasing their profitability. In contrast, onl

The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program, or SARE, released the results of a survey that shows farmers who use cover crops produce better yields than farmers that don’t.   Lara Bryant with the Natural Resources Defense Council said this kind of research is galvanizing groups to promote the use of cover crops.   “...