When it comes to forage and cover crops, winter rye offers rock-star versatility that makes it easy to love. Agronomy experts at the University of Vermont, North Dakota State University and the ...

In the Brandt Family Farm office, there is a collection of 15 soil cores taken from various fields across the farm with different soil types. Most were taken in 2009, but there are three comparison ...

A new appreciation has developed for rye, a winter-hardy grain that develops a deep root system. Growing rye is seen as beneficial to soil health, is a strong competitor to weeds, and helps reduce ...

The USDA has made changes to allow farmers to plant and harvest two crops on the same piece of land. Essentially, allowing for two-cash crops, KCRG reports.“I’ll plant a rye in the fall, and soybeans ...