A new literature review comparing chemical-intensive farming to regenerative organic systems finds significantly increased ...

Biochar is created through pyrolysis, a process that heats biomass in the absence of oxygen. The result is a stable, carbon-rich solid that doesn’t rot or decompose. When added to soil, it improves ...

Unlike synthetic fertilizers, biofertilizers introduce or stimulate living organisms to improve soil function.

It’s no secret that many grocery store dairy sections are filled with more options today. One choice continuing to gain favor ...

Glaciers provide a unique opportunity for researchers to measure levels of atmospheric carbon deposition. Unlike other ...

Farmers can use informal and formal methods to measure soil health. “An informal way is to look at your fields after a ...

Planting ground cover in fields between cash crop growing seasons is an effective way to prevent farmland from losing soil ...

Not all farmlands are created equal — some are flat, some are on a moderate slope and some are hilly. On hilly agricultural ...

A series of Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) training events will get underway in Downpatrick on Tuesday, May 6th.

The less intensively you manage the soil, the better the soil can function. Such as not plowing as often or using more grass-clover mixtures as cover crops. Surprisingly, it applies to both ...

A study by Kansas State University researchers shows that organic farming practices, such as using manure and compost fertilizers, can significantly increase carbon storage in soil. The findings ...