Soil should be alive and it is a fact that chemical fertilizers kill the microbial activity in soil. Do we really need ...

Farmers are in the middle of calling input suppliers to get quotes for fall fertilizer, and the prices are shocking. The corn price to fertilizer price ratio on inputs such as phosphate are now the ...

Phosphorus is crucial for crop growth. But too little can lower crop yields, and too much can lead to pollution downstream.

Domestic importers and farmers 'bore the tariff burden substantially, says new research from North Dakota State University.

Fertilizers are one of the most costly and variable input costs for farmers yet are a necessity for maximum yield potential. In a year where fertilizer makes up a significant cost of farming, ...

When visiting your local garden center, you're often met with an overwhelming array of choices for improving your garden. You may have come across products labeled "soil conditioner" along your ...

Crop fertilizers are a major source of pollution, as the chemicals make their way out of the soil and into the natural environment. Scientists are now working on a possible solution to that problem, ...

Waste products like coffee grounds and eggshells are widely used to improve soil health, but there are some more ...

This video is no longer available. What if we told you that every time you answer nature’s call, your contribution is being converted into some of the most efficient fertilizer on the market? In a ...

UC Davis scientists have developed wheat plants that can stimulate the production of their own fertilizer. (Getty) Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have developed wheat plants that ...

Low snow cover across parts of southwest Saskatchewan has raised concerns about soil water retention and long-term crop ...