Plants are able to modify their root hydraulics to maintain water status and strategically use soil water, according to a new ...

Ruth Stout didn’t plow, dig, water, or weed—and now her “no-work” method is everywhere. But behind her secret to the perfect ...

The earth itself is fertile artistic ground at Somerset House — but the exhibition stops short of getting visitors’ hands dirty, even in imagination.

The University of South Florida's patent prowess continues, with the university ranking among the nation's top 20 public ...

Subhra Mohapatra, an associate professor in the Department of Molecular Medicine, discusses her recently patented "tumor on a disc" technology.

Rich Bronec had a hunch smart spraying technology would fit perfectly in his production system, particularly across his ...

The findings are clear. Scientists make game-changing discovery with centuries-old farming method — here's how it could ...

Six members of a Russian proxy spy ring dubbed "the Minions" are facing years behind bars for one of the "largest and most ...

As spring approaches, farmers across the state prepare for potato season — the planting process begins after the last hard ...

Improve your soil by making biochar in the ground. DIY biochar enhances nutrient availability and also enables soil to retain nutrients longer. Last year, I committed one of the great sins of ...

In a triangle shape, from top to bottom ... Wind, snow, insects, fungus, browsing animals, or too much or too few water or nutrients in the soil also affect how a tree grows. There are so many things ...

Kevin Auch’s dedication to soil conservation in southern Alberta ... you are changing your host in this disease/pest triangle. Your pests can be diseases, insects or fungus or whatever.