UC Davis researchers engineered wheat that encourages soil bacteria to convert atmospheric nitrogen into plant-usable ...

Another useful strategy for improving your garden soil is to construct beds and paths. With this garden plan, you can add any soil-improving fertilizers directly to the beds, where they’re most needed ...

Plants absorb not only nutrients but also toxic metals such as cadmium through their roots. It was previously unclear whether ...

When we first moved to the northern Sierra wilderness, everyone said "Go see Amigo Bob about fruit trees." At the end of a long drive through the northern Mother Lode, we found Peaceful Valley Road, a ...

Getting your garden soil ready for next year can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where to start.

Keeping plants healthy means making sure their nutritional needs are met, including magnesium. Luckily, this fertilizer can ...

In a Kansas study, 50 years of inorganic fertilization increased soil organic carbon stocks but failed to enhance soil aggregate stability —- a key indicator of soil structural quality that helps ...

According to a new study, banana peel-based fertilizer outperforms chemical products and produces taller, healthier plants ...

A well-maintained lawn also better tolerates heat, cold, and drought, however too much fertilizer or applications made at the ...

(Beyond Pesticides, October 24, 2023) Sub-Saharan Africa, often celebrated for its rich cultural diversity and stunning landscapes, is also home to a growing crisis beneath its surface – the depletion ...

North Dakota State University Extension will hold its 2026 Soil Water Workshop on Jan. 21, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Fargodome in Fargo.