Oak trees change their fine roots and "energize" soil microbes by supplying them with a cocktail of small organic compounds, ...

Landscape fabric blocks nutrients. You can’t easily add compost, fertilizer, or other soil amendments when a sheet of ...

Dryland agroecosystems, which cover approximately 40% of the world’s terrestrial regions and support over two billion people, ...

Typically, coconut sugar is a healthier alternative to sweeten our coffees, and in baked treats, but now gardeners are recommending it as a soil booster. This is thanks to its natural properties which ...

As summer fully sets in it is a good time to assess how our gardens are growing. Consider what is growing well, and what is ...

Corn and soybean inoculants support plant growth and soil nutrient availability and uptake. Learn how inoculants function, ...

Researchers have identified buried copper ore by testing the DNA of microbes in the surface soil. These ‘biological ...

Most people don’t think about it until it becomes a necessity or a problem, but dirt and soil are important parts of all of ...

Maxwell Farms, also known as Maxwell United, won the 2024 Iowa Conservation Farmers of the Year. KCCI spoke with a farmer who shared what they and others do.

Cancer-hunting antibodies coupled with a natural compound found in soil microbes proved a powerful combination against an aggressive type of blood cancer, according to a new study from scientists at ...

In soil remediation processes, the mediating role of microorganisms in soil nutrient cycling is critical. The decline in ...