This article was originally published in the November issue of Illinois Field & Bean magazine. Do cover crops work? That depends on the definition [...]

Over the years I have had several growers ask me “Do cover crops work?” Usually, my follow-up statement is “It depends.” Cover crops are [...]

Here in late August 2020, the days are getting shorter and we’ve been waking up to unseasonably cool morning temperatures that remind us fall [...]

Spring green up and growth of cover crops is occurring and has been for several weeks in some areas. You should consider terminating cover [...]

Soil Health Action Plan: Cover crops help solve soil erosion and nutrient loss issues on Tom Kentner's farm Conservation tillage supports healthy soil Soil [...]

Many producers in Southern Illinois double-crop soybeans after wheat and this creates an additional opportunity for revenue for the farm. In addition, winter wheat [...]

Father’s Day was just over a week ago, and since we couldn’t be in the fields, I invited my dad to join us for [...]

SPRINGFIELD, IL - June 6 - When the time comes to decide about the best way to manage acres in prevent plant, it may [...]

While many growers realize the long-term benefits of cover crops for their soil, justifying an extra $30 to $35 an acre may be difficult [...]