At the present time almost 16% of the land area of cultivated organic soil in Québec's Montérégie region is already considered thin and highly degraded due to heavy decomposition. This is an alarming ...

Longer, more diverse rotations of crops fertilized with livestock manure have many environmental benefits, but carbon sequestration isn't one of them, according to a new study.

Soil organic matter is the foundation of healthy, fertile soils, supporting sustainable nutrient cycling, biodiversity, and ...

The biggest advantage of no-till farming, according scientists, is that it is cheaper and, therefore, profitable because it ...

Mark Peterson farms near Stanton and represents Practical Farmers of Iowa. “We did get some moisture in the fall. We’re […] ...

Grazing livestock on stalk residue can pay off as long as soil health practices apply, a Colorado State University specialist ...

Growing your own vegetable garden is getting more and more popular. If you’re new to vegetable gardening, don’t let a ...

Potting mix is not the same thing as soil. “Potting mix contains no soil and is a lightweight mixture that’s ideal for ...