Conservation practices like terracing help the soybean farmer manage water flow and minimize erosion on sloped ground.

A lush crop of well-fertilized corn. Photo courtesy of DCR. U.S. Reps. Don Beyer of Virginia, Mike Lawler of New York and Chellie Pingree of Maine yesterday introduced the Innovative Practices for ...

Well-managed soils are the foundation of high yields. Yet compaction, nutrient imbalance and poor structure can limit performance. A gypsum soil amendment can provide a practical solution by supplying ...

The conventional way that gardeners solve bad-soil trouble is by adding organic matter such as compost, leaves, grass clippings, and/or rotted manure – or bypassing in-ground planting altogether with ...

Transform your garden soil with these surprising ingredients that really work! This video reveals effective, natural additives that improve soil structure, boost fertility, and help your plants thrive ...

What is 'no-till' gardening? Is it better for my garden than traditional digging and tilling every year or not? What are the advantages of this method and how can I start using it? This method of ...

Successful spring gardening starts long before the plants go into the ground. In east Idaho, gardeners commonly work with ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. As we saw in our column two weeks ago, proponents of sustainability ...

Colder weather continues lingering in our area and will be around for at least two more weeks, according to several 30-day weather forecast sites! Spring could be near at hand, as a couple extended ...

Australian farmers are finding a new use for surplus sheep's wool. This low-value wool is now being spread on drought-hit fields. It helps soil retain moisture and rebuilds its structure. This ...