Why are prices too high? There are a number of factors, but the major ones are supply disruptions due to the Russia-Ukraine ...

Growing peppers can be one of the most satisfying parts of tending a backyard garden. From sweet bells to fiery habaneros, ...

UBS sees the U.S. farm outlook as “mixed but manageable,” with acreage likely stable, fertilizer costs elevated, and policy ...

Q: Have you seen a reduced fruit set in plums, apricots and pluots this year or is it just mine? These are 3- to 5-year-old trees and I did not see many flowers at all. Not so much lack of pollination ...

Even though fertilizer prices have softened from the record highs seen earlier this year, they are still at historic levels. Last year, farmers who bought nitrogen fertilizer early received lower ...

Healthy soil is the heart of thriving gardens and homesteads. Knowing the complex makeup of soil and how to care for it, can ...

New research investigating whether nitrogen fertilizer run-off affects marine sponges suggests these animals have a high tolerance to nitrogen, but some species may be better able to cope than others.

In paddy field, flood-and-drain cycles produce variations in reduced and oxidized environments, which are appropriate habitats for a wide variety of microorganisms. Nitrogen (N) fertilization drives ...

To help my students get exceptional results from their gardens, I teach them to build soil health with regular additions of ...

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