This is a consequence of leaving the soil surface undisturbed, providing dense crop canopy cover and root development, and mowing. Mowing affects annual weed growth much more severely than it affects ...

"The legumes naturally supply nitrogen to the soil, improve the organic matter and improve the forage quality for livestock. At the same time, perennial cereal plants have deep root systems ...

A new study from the University of Alberta points to an exciting way farmers can grow better crops while spending less on ...