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

Experts weigh in on strategic fertilizer decisions for 2026 soybeans, emphasizing soil testing, potassium needs and the ...

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 ...

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

By reviewing and updating soil tests regularly and following research-based recommendations, farmers can improve fertilizer efficiency, maintain soil fertility and maximize profitability while ...

There are tons of potting soils to choose from, some of which contain no actual soil at all. However, the two most important ...

Organic growing techniques have been practiced for as long as humans have tilled the earth. Only since World War II has agriculture become dependent upon toxic synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

With a gentle balance of nutrients that enhance soil and nourish acid-loving plants in winter, this organic material is a ...

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 ...

To get the most out of any organic fertilizer, keep in mind how plants feed and how these fertilizers act in the soil. The bulk of a plant’s feeder roots -- whether it’s a midget marigold or a mighty ...

For decades, Ukraine was known as the breadbasket of the world. Before the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, it ranked ...