Manure happens, and farmers have learned how to make the most of it. What was once viewed as waste has now become a valuable commodity, says Leslie Johnson, Extension educator with the University of ...

By understanding soil types, properties and spatial distribution, scientists can guide farmers on optimal fertiliser use, ...

The tech giant just made a deal with Vaulted Deep, a startup that injects organic waste deep underground to store CO2.

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Phosphorus (P) is a key plant nutrient. Only nitrogen and potassium are required in higher amounts by crops. High soil test phosphorus fields are a looming environmental threat to surface water.

I remember one farmer remarking that corn and alfalfa are great but, I can always count on a grass field to put at least some forage in the bunk each year,” Wilder said. Even so, grasses do have some ...

Biochar stands out as exceptionally long lasting when put into the soil. It is a form of charcoal made from organic matter ...

The Chesapeake Bay Program notes its Water Quality Standards Attainment and Monitoring Outcome remains on course as it ...

Amy Crouch, The Nature Conservancy’s Little Sioux project director, explains how virtual fencing works: “Think of it like an ...

Garlic thrives in full-sun locations with rich, well-draining soil that has a pH of between 6.0 and 7.0. Make sure that you ...

Iowans worried about nitrate-laced water may have lessons to learn from Minnesota, where enforceable farm rules contrast with Iowa's more voluntary approach, according to environmental activists. Why ...