Precise information about agricultural soils is key to managing them more efficiently and sustainably. Researchers at the ...

A breakthrough study by Montana State University researchers unveils an organic substance that could someday be used as a building material.

Organic matter on top of the soil blocks the light from reaching weed seeds that are in and on the soil. Weed seeds need light to germinate. Organic matter is a coarse layer that traps water so that ...

Many of us enjoy the outdoors, gardening or even tending to a small farm. But today, we feel the heat — literally — of climate change. It’s a global problem, and we often wonder how we can make a ...

The analysis, from the Environmental Working Group, takes a first-of-its-kind look at trihalomethanes, a contaminant linked ...

Contaminating water and soil, human-made "forever chemicals" widely used since the mid-20th century, are facing increasing ...

At Srinagar's iconic Dal Lake, a silent transformation is underway. Maninder Singh and his startup CleanEffentech are turning stubborn lake weeds into organic gold—fertiliser that fuels farms. In the ...

Composting has gone mainstream. If you're ready to pile on, we've outlined everything you need to know to start a compost ...

Preliminary test results from soil, soil vapor and water samples taken at the middle school indicate minute health impacts ...

fertilizer, and mulch, helping you understand their unique roles and benefits in maintaining a thriving garden. Compost is a dark, crumbly substance that results from the decomposition of organic ...

Many cities send their sewage to be used as farm fertilizer. But waste treatment plants don't typically remove "forever chemicals," first.