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Many cities send their sewage to be used as farm fertilizer. But waste treatment plants don't typically remove "forever chemicals," first.
Here are four things to keep in mind if you want to grow great tomatoes in containers: Here’s a simple exercise to get you ...
One of the more intriguing age-old farming myths is that on a quiet moonlit night, you could go out to your cornfield and hear the crop literally growing. Turns out that’s not true – not exactly.
Modern fertilizer, a blend of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash came into existence in the late 1880s. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see ...
Scientists use small peptides to enhance symbiosis between plants and fungi, offering a sustainable alternative to artificial fertilizers. Plant biologists discover new plant molecule, CLE16, as well ...
A fertilizer market expert says high prices are having an impact on farmers. Josh Linville is with StoneX Group and says, ...
A shift away from the familiar sight of bare winter fields can help improve soils and boost wildlife, a study suggests.
The crops can reduce soil erosion, break up compacted soil, provide a habitat for beneficial insects and wildlife, and ...