Researchers have discovered that using cover crops as "living mulch" between rows of maize can significantly improve soil health and nutrient cycling, offering a sustainable approach to ...

Soil management practices play a crucial role in enhancing crop yields and ensuring sustainable agricultural practices. One effective method that has gained attention is mulching, which involves ...

Soil contamination is one of the major issues ... they significantly boost the growth and yield of crops (wheat, mung bean, spinach, fenugreek, etc.) up to 45-50%, the research said.

From climate change to soil degradation, agriculture faces mounting challenges. A new study published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment shines a spotlight on a promising solution: ...

Farmers know improving soil health can supercharge crop performance. However, it’s not always clear what steps or adjustments a farmer can take to see real results. Try these nine strategies ...

Farmers harvest cabbage in a field in Jeju on Jan. 14. While South Jeolla's Haenam County is the primary source of winter-harvested cabbage, accounting for 70 percent, according to the Korean ...

Cabbage is another healthier substitute for some salad greens and is an ingredient in other sides and dishes that are continually growing in popularity. Belonging to the same cruciferous ...

The wheat, planted in fall 2024, lives dormant through the winter. The snow protects this winter crop. "The snow has made kind of an insulated blanket over the top of the soil, and kind of helped it ...