Mulch fills many important functions such as weed suppression, reducing wind erosion, and moderating soil temperature.
Illinois farmers like Steve Stierwalt adopt cover crops to address soil erosion and reduce runoff pollution, protecting ...
When Steve Stierwalt studied agriculture at the University of Illinois in the 1970s, soil health wasn’t commonly taught or ...
When it comes to till vs. no-till, there is give and take in any situation, according to an Ashland County soil conservationist.
For starters, no-til gardening cuts out a big pain point for lots of gardeners: the tilling or digging. This, in turn, also ...
China’s Chang’e-6 returns the first soil from the Moon’s farside, revealing unique dust without impact glass and rewriting ...
It will take many billions of euros to restore some of the most fertile soils in the world after the war in Ukraine. A recent ...
Following five recent instances of fires in the Mourne Mountains, NI Water is reissuing its appeal to the public to enjoy its ...
The Trump administration's proposed budget cuts to the Inflation Reduction Act could cost Pennsylvania farmers millions of ...
Farming is not a straight forward profession. The day-to-day chores ensure some level of monotony, and farmers might have some idea how their crops will turn out come harvest, but it is truly a job ...
American Farmland Trust focuses on protecting farmland, keeping farmers on the land and promoting sound farming practices.