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Since moving to his North Yorkshire arable farm two-and-a-half years ago, Matt Emmett has been on a quest to breathe new life ...

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Scott Jeanquart and his family are early pioneers in sustainable farming. They’ve always been open to trying new things on their dairy farm, Bryersquart Farm in Forestville, Wis., to improve soil ...

After snow melt, view of cover crops in March at the cover crop demo walk location near Millersburg. MILLERSBURG — Farmers, livestock producers and gardeners interested in improving soil health and ...

The ground may still be covered in snow, but now is an excellent time to start planning to improve the soil in your vegetable gardens for the planting season ahead. Cover crops are effective tools in ...