Adding biochar to farmland soils is widely promoted as a climate-friendly practice, but its impact on greenhouse gas emissions can vary. A new study finds that pairing biochar with biogas slurry, a ...

Biochar, made from plant waste, can restore carbon in fragile pasture soils, boost fertility, and support climate resilience.

Walk into any garden center and you will find shelves packed with products labeled as "organic soil boosters," "natural enhancers," or "miracle amendments." They promise bigger blooms, healthier ...

Mums bloom in a variety of different colors, ranging from yellow (left) to purple and orange (right). - Diane Woodcheke/Shutterstock The line between research-tested gardening aids and long-standing ...

Hugelkultur, or mound gardening, takes the lasagna gardening method one step further with a bottom layer of logs, branches and ...

An environmental engineer explains how his research team is developing a system containing bacteria, biochar and gel to break down pollutants in waterways.

The internet is overflowing with garden hacks promising to save time, boost growth, and solve every problem in your yard. While some tips are helpful, others can backfire badly, damaging your soil, ...

Making renewable natural gas from manure and agricultural residue could make farmers more money, farming more sustainable and—based on a new long-term, on-farm study by Iowa State University ...

The most important task before winter arrives is harvesting, ensuring that nothing is wasted in what amounts to an entire season of work. Gathering and preparing all the produce for market or storage ...

Think twice before you toss or recycle those empty paper bags from the grocery store. There's an easy way to boost plant health with them at home.

Biochar, which can be made from corn, is a versatile material. Tom Fisk/pexels.com , CC BY Polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs , a class of ...

A growing cohort of farmers, scientists and policy advocates are championing perennial grassland agriculture to safeguard the state's natural resources and preserve family farms.