But the sheep alone won't address the problem. Moulton also began using a cover crop called Oakville bluegrass at the vineyards. A cover crop is a plant that can bring several benefits to a vineyard.

Intended to improve soil health, these crops are also associated with moisture depletion at shallow depths, which ...

Everybody seems to be talking about cover crops. Rightfully so because, managed correctly, they can provide environmental benefits. Higher yield? Well, maybe, but probably not, at least in the ...

A central Illinois farmer is seeing the long-term benefits of cover crops. Kris Reynolds, who farms in Montgomery County, ...

During this relaxed and welcoming interlude visitors can view the vineyard map with the different ... that are used to farm, including cover crops, water conservation, no soil tilling, and use ...

Reuters It was not just fires that were lit to protect crops from damage. Many vineyards and orchards were sprayed with water by overhead sprinklers to cover the shoots and buds with a layer of ice.