… but our independent journalism isn’t free to produce. Help us keep it this way with a tax-deductible donation today. Researchers at the University of Minnesota have long wanted to make something out ...

Apr. 13—As spring and warmer temperatures move northward over Maine, homesteaders are throwing open the doors of barns and coops to take advantage of the fresh air. But as pleasant as that is, they ...

Corn, one of the most common crops grown in the Midwest, requires a lot of fertilizer, which can have environmental consequences. The University of Missouri and its research partners are now studying ...

A new University of Missouri Extension study focuses on the effects of using pig manure as a crop fertilizer. The study looks at corn yields and soil health indicators under three separate treatments ...

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

In some minds, the only thing worse than a bug is the poop that comes out of it. However, disgusting as it might seem, bug droppings are testing out very well as an excellent fertilizer for farm and ...

Water quality advocates in the state say manure management plans do not sufficiently regulate the manure produced in Iowa.

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

In this research plot at the MU Bradford Research Farm, soil has been fertilized with pig manure to study its effect on corn yields and soil health. Corn, one of the most common crops grown in the ...