Soils are the foundation of gardens and landscapes, featuring characteristics that vary among locations in Wisconsin. Success ...

The amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) released by microbial decomposition of soil organic carbon on a global scale is ...

Nitrogen is often the most limiting nutrient in growing plants. When deficient, plant yields and quality are reduced. However ...

A study found that hedgerows store 40% more carbon than nearby grasslands, regardless of soil type or climate. The research ...

Crops, Hutchinson and Nathan Winter Extension Educator – McLeod an Meeker counties Information collected from a soil test can be no better than the sample.

Imagine if we could find a way to capture the greenhouse gases that are warming our planet. One way to do this is carbon ...

Have you ever witnessed your neighbors pour cornstarch over their garden? You may be tempted to try it, but it's important to ...

In an article featured in Science China Earth Sciences, researchers from Tianjin University elucidate the coupling relationship between soil fungi and reactive minerals in ecosystems by utilizing ...

Soil incubation experiments revealed a comprehensive increase in CO2 release by drying-rewetting cycles (DWCs) among Japanese forests and pastureland soils, suggesting a significant contribution of ...

These tiny soldiers can eat four times their own weight in organic waste – and turn it into sustainable fertiliser.

Any time organic matter is added to the soil, plants will benefit.Winter months are a good time to start improving garden ...

Various organic matter sources can be used to enhance soil health. Common options include compost, aged leaves, well-rotted hay or silage, peat moss, composted manure, green cover crops, and untreated ...