Their crops have fulfilled their purpose: anchoring the topsoil, retaining soil moisture and biome, and fixing nitrogen into the ground. However, with planting season upon us, it’s time to address the ...

For Colorado ranchers and producers, productivity stems from the soil. In the face of growing water scarcity and climate ...

For 50 years, scientists in Großbeeren have studied how different fertilization strategies affect vegetable and soil quality.

Don’t let bad soil stop you from planting an edible garden. The solution? Raised garden beds. An effective and easy solution for less-than-ideal soil conditions, raised beds increase yield and reduce ...

Despite the problems the cold can cause for farmers, gardeners, and homeowners, a cold winter can be a welcome event from a pest management perspective.

Some things just work well together. Peanut butter and jelly. Bacon and eggs. Wine and cheese. And when we step out of the ...

Why Diageo, Rodale Institute, Zero Foodprint, and more are among Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in agriculture for ...

Veggies aren't the only food you can grow on your own. But if you're going to grow fruit, avoid growing some of these tree ...

1 Black soils are rich in organic matter and ideal for crop growth. Globally, black soil regions cover approximately 725 million hectares, about 7% of the earth’s ice-free land surface. These regions ...

Cover cropping can enhance soil health and boost crop yields but may also contribute to increased greenhouse gas emissions, raising questions about its widespread adoption. Cover cropping can enhance ...

A new study overturns assumptions about how phosphorus becomes available in soils and sediments for plant growth.

The annual Soils and Crops Conference is celebrating its 60th year as a place for young and old researchers and agronomists to join together and share their research. Starting as the Soil ...