Despite repeated warnings from experts, soil continues to erode at an alarming pace. Soil health advocates say it's passed ...

It’s easy to overlook the soil when you’re excited to start planting, but skipping this step can lead to a lot of frustration ...

The cactus, palms and succulents anchoring yards around the desert can successfully be planted in the heat, but don't wait. And getting some advice from a nursery is a good idea should you choose to ...

Soggy soil is not ideal, and many plants will suffer and die in it. However, some will thrive, including this bold ground ...

Researchers have developed a new model that can suggest the optimal conditions for farmers to plant cover crops, or crops ...

Wind carries dandelion and other lightweight weed seeds into garden beds. If you cover your soil with a 1- to 3-inch layer of ...

Harry Freedman tries to show the impact Bob Dylan's Jewish heritage had on his early career in “Bob Dylan: Jewish Roots, ...

Wayne SWCD coordinates a program that provides funding for ag producers to seed cover crops. This year’s cost share is $12 ...

Companion planting can provide unique benefits to apple trees. From low-growing ground covers to aromatic herbs and flowering ...

In a rush to get the waste covered and reduce overtime, many landfills will put an extra load of soil here, a couple loads ...

To maintain soil that produces successful crops, it helps to give it a rest now and then.That's what cover crops are all about. They prevent erosion, retain moisture, suppress weeds, reduce ...

The rural Crofton, Nebraska, man and his wife, Traci, are slated to host a 2025 Practical Farmers of Iowa Field Day — called ...