In this video, discover the transformative power of cow manure as we tackle the challenge of bad soil in raised garden beds.

Growing global demand for sustainable agriculture is driving scientists to find smarter ways to handle livestock waste. A new ...

In this video, I show what happens when you add or bury worm eggs in a pile of cow dung or manure. Also, I explain why you might want to inoculate a pile of manure with worms to use in the garden and ...

Left to break down completely, they become leaf mold — a dark, crumbly material that acts like compost and boosts soil health ...

In addition to calcium, wood ash contains 5-7% potassium and 1.5-2% phosphorous, both key nutrients for plants. Although it can be a decent fertilizer, McKinley points out that other fertilizers might ...

Source, time, place, and rate help vegetable growers manage nitrogen efficiently, reduce losses, and optimize crop health.

David Hula, the reigning world-record corn grower, says residue management during harvest sets the stage for uniform emergence and higher yields next season. He shares the key things farmers need to ...

When a team at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC was looking for a solution to a drug delivery problem, they found it on a dairy farm. Rob Gourdie, a professor and director of the center ...

As October marks the end of the monsoon in many regions, trees might start facing water stress. Apply mulch around the base of trees /bamboos to retain moisture in the soil. Organic mulch like leaf li ...