A new study reports that specially engineered biochar can significantly improve compost quality by reducing nitrogen loss and accelerating the formation of stable humic substances. The findings offer ...

AMES, Iowa – A new study from Iowa State University scientists sheds light on the mystery of how soil organic matter forms across a wide range of ecosystems. The study, published in the academic ...

Soil color could replace expensive chemical tests, helping farmers monitor fertility and carbon faster and more safely.

Targeting a soil organic matter level of 5% and maintaining a neutral pH can help optimise crop nutrition and promote good ...

Seeing earthworms in soil is usually a good thing. You can encourage them with food scraps, but whether that includes tea ...

When you see the word organic, it’s easy to assume it means safe, gentle, and eco-friendly. But when it comes to organic pesticides, the truth is a little more complicated. While these products are ...

GS Plant Foods has updated its inventory and is once again offering its Organic Liquid Humic Acid to organic gardeners looking for eco-friendly and child-safe soil amendments.

Winter is the season when gardeners and homeowners step back, take stock and start planning for the year ahead. For many, that planning includes a big question: Should I be using fewer chemicals in my ...

CHIANG MAI - Maejo University Natural Agriculture Research and Development Center has announced a new growing innovation "Bouncy Soil" ...