Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is among the most damaging pests affecting soybean crops around the world, with current ...

Turning compost piles provides more air to beneficial microbes, helping to speed up the composting process and creating enough heat to kill weed seeds, pests, and pathogens. Aim to turn a hot compost ...

Composting is one of the most satisfying DIY projects out there — it reduces waste, enriches soil, and makes you feel like you’re doing something good for the planet. But studies have thrown a ...

Brown compost materials are the carbon-rich backbone that lets your pile heat up, break down efficiently, and ultimately supercharge your soil. By pairing these browns with nitrogen-heavy greens at ...

You may not have ever heard of Elaine Ingham, but if you read this column and follow my advice, you are using her concepts.

Microplastics are widely recognized as pollutants in oceans and waterways, but scientists are increasingly discovering that ...

There are, says Charles Dowding, several myths about garden composting that need debunking. “A lot of people are under the impression that you can’t put weeds on a compost heap full stop. That’s ...

Tests conducted at Krishi Vigyan Kendras have found that the decline in beneficial microbes is weakening soil health, ...