Crop rotation strategies can differ from region to region and farm to farm, depending on a farm’s cropping needs and choices. Currently, a grass-heavy rotation exists on many High Plains farms due to ...

Scientists at the USDA–Agricultural Research Service Central Great Plains Research Station in Akron, Colo., are in the 20th year of a major project to determine which alternative crops farmers could ...

Farmers have utilized rotations of multiple crops over a several year period for hundreds or perhaps even thousands of years. Archeological evidence suggests that farmers in the Fertile Crescent ...

Dakota Lakes Research farm in Pierre, South Dakota, utilizes multiple crop rotations. Dwayne Beck offers tips for producers when adding new rotations to their farms. The Dakota Lakes Research Farm at ...

We ask a lot of our gardens: Brilliant flowers, productive vegetables, pest-free plants and fertile soil. To get these lush results, sometimes we need to employ more than just water and compost. Crop ...

February has arrived and as a vegetable gardener, you are likely ordering seeds and making plans for your garden for the coming growing season. One factor to consider when planning your vegetable ...

Raising a vegetable garden with years of continuous success and high-yielding plants is a skill. However, it’s not just a matter of having a green thumb. Utilizing crop rotation in the garden can ...

Crop rotation isn’t just for farmers — it’s a powerful tool home gardeners can use to boost soil health, reduce pests, and increase yields. By rotating plant families and planning across seasons, you ...

KANSAS CITY – Industry partnerships, including one between ADM and PepsiCo, Inc., are boosting regenerative agriculture efforts, and so are profitable crop rotations, including those featuring legumes ...