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 ...

Sandy loam? Loamy soil? There are many terms to describe the ground under your feet. Here's how to determine the composition ...

Brighten winter with the vibrant blooms of a Christmas cactus. Learn how to care for this tropical beauty and keep it flowering year after year.

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

The U.S. was the first nation to test a nuclear bomb, doing so in 1945, and continued testing above and below ground until a ...

Homeowners also may consider feeding the wildlife that hang out in their neighborhoods, especially when those old pumpkins ...

UC researchers have devised a first-of-its-kind study to measure the carbon sequestered by enhanced rock weathering, a ...

If your soil is lacking potassium, there are many natural and synthetic options available, including bat guano, seaweed, and ...

Water, temperature, and light can all be the reasons your orchid is struggling. Take these steps to revive an orchid and help ...

First News sat down with Chevy Motswaledi, the Mahoning County OSU extension educator for agriculture and natural resources, ...

Make up a composite sample from each area. A composite is made of sub-samples from several (5 to 10) spots in the area to be ...

Soil testing methods are still largely the same as they were 100 years ago, and researchers and farmers continue to struggle to interpret the numbers. However, a soil test is a good place to start ...