Nitrogen fertilizers—used to grow crops around the globe—have a problem. After they’re applied to soil, more than three-quarters of their nutrients get washed away before plants can absorb them. That ...

The best fall fertilizer for cool-season grasses is a high-nitrogen fertilizer with the correct amounts of phosphorus and potassium to address soil deficiencies.

Agriculture is big business in Iowa, ranking No. 1 in several areas of exports and production. As farmers meet increased demand, high levels of nitrates from our state's farms are ending up in the ...

The best time for fall fertilizing depends on the type of grass you have. Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass have the most active growth during fall, so ...

According to a University of Illinois crop sciences researcher, there has been a great deal of interest recently in the idea of using nitrogen fertilizer during the growing season to increase soybean ...

Did you know that Volusia County has an ordinance that prohibits applications of nitrogen and phosphorus to lawns and landscape plants between June 1 and Sept. 30? The County Council enacted the ...

When fall comes around, leaves begin to fall and certain summer plants start to die. As the temperature changes, certain types of grass may thrive, while others may struggle to keep growing. If you ...