Relay-cropping actually used less water than double-cropping the two plants. Camelina plants have shallow roots and a short growing season, which means they don't use much water.

Since 2022, Backer says number of written agreement offers for relay cropping has increased by 15%. She adds if there are enough submitted, RMA may expand the program’s availability. “I would ...

Intercropping cropping, relay cropping and mixed cropping are the types of multiple cropping. Intercropping means the growing of more than one crop in rows where the minor crops are planted ...

FAYETTE CO., Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa State is getting federal funding to help develop a new farming system that improves productivity while improving soil and water health. The U.S. Department of ...