On paper, people often say that plants need just a few things to grow well: light, water, and nutrients often top the list. But when you dive into the complexities that exist in living ecosystems, you ...

With only 7.5% of Earth's surface covered in fertile, agricultural soil, it's critically important to maintain the soil to grow food, filter water, and regulate the climate. Today, Bay Area scientists ...

Enriching the soil with nutrients is essential for thriving plants. The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much calcium ...

I love springtime on the farm. Everything is fresh and green. Everywhere you look, you see life. It’s a time of renewal, of regeneration. Really that is what modern agriculture is about year-round.

REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. — On the prairie bluffs south of the Minnesota River near this southwestern Minnesota farm town, Grant and Dawn Breitkreutz grow crops and livestock — and soil. Rather than ...

Ever found yourself wondering how often you should water your plants? It’s easy to assume that less is more, but the truth is, every plant and situation is a little different. Some folks worry about ...

Black soil covering white snow in ditches during the winter and clouds of dirt swirling across fields, farms and roads are stark evidence that erosion is a major threat to soil health. Despite a “Wake ...

We all know fresh fruits and vegetables are good for our health – but did you know that the soil and surrounding environment the crops grow in also matters to our health and well-being? The ...