Researchers discovered that soil microbes in Kansas carry drought “memories” that affect how plants grow and survive. Native plants showed stronger responses to these microbial legacies than crops ...

"Our findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the ecological effects of MP contamination on soil health and nutrient ...

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To ensure that your raised garden beds are healthier and more productive come springtime, apply compost and mulch, make ...

As the gardening season draws to a close, now is the ideal time to set yourself up for success next year. Assessing the ...

SOIL health isn’t just about sustainability — it’s about profitability,” Roger Navarro, Department of Agriculture (DA) ...

A study appearing in Nature Microbiology analyzes soils sampled across the state of Kansas to determine the importance of ...

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Where space, budget, and your energy level allow, devote at least part of a home landscape to growing native plants.Start ...

Douglas County commissioners have approved geological testing at a solar farm site north of Lawrence, but a judge will now ...

The FDA detected radiation from cesium-137 in shrimp and cloves from Indonesia and will require an import certificate ...