A new multi-state and multi-year research project is digging deeper into the benefits of cover crops. Marta Moura Kohmann ...

When mid-October or later harvests are made, a high stubble (6 inches) should be left for ground cover to protect the crowns and to catch snow for added insulation. Companion Crop Alfalfa - Spring ...

Although weed suppression is important, most home gardeners actually choose alfalfa as a cover crop because of its reputation for creating healthier soil. It adds phosphorus and potassium to the ...

A multi-state multi-year study just began to learn about how alfalfa, corn and cover crops can work together, and how some cover crops generate their own weed-fighting chemicals. Marta Moura Kohmann ...