This question has been popping up frequently in the news and in publications. Attempts have been made to define it but most ...

I’ve been a regenerative farmer for nearly two decades, currently operating Blue Ridge Farm in a remote corner of northeastern Washington State. One of my four key farm values is a commitment to ...

Brian Darby receives funding from the United States Department of Agriculture. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to ...

Black soil is highly fertile and responsible for many of the world's crops. But do you need it in your home garden to make ...

If all those bags at the big box store confuse you, here's how to determine what kind of soil you need for your garden project. Before I became a gardener, the differences among all the soil mixes ...

Aerating a lawn is an important step in its care, but soil plugs from aerating are a pain to deal with. Learn how to use them ...

True to its name, seed starting mix is the best option for starting seeds. The mix of perlite, vermiculite, and sphagnum peat moss create a sterile, disease-free environment that provides the optimal ...

Regardless of what you’re growing, spring is an exciting time of year. But it doesn’t come without challenges. Compaction can lead to wet soil that makes it difficult to get in your fields on time for ...

In honor of Ohio Soil Health Week, the public is invited to join Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District at  6:30p.m. Nov. 12 at the Middlefield Library, 6167 E. High St., to learn about soil ...

Federal agencies are removing topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents are testing fire-affected properties themselves. By Livia Albeck-Ripka and ...