Ashland SWCD conservation specialist Katie Eikleberry provides tips for applying manure to minimize the environmental impact.

Growing a green manure in winter prevents soil from having nutrients washed away by rain or snow, and some varieties have a fibrous root system that helps to give the soil structure. Clover is a ...

Fall fieldwork is near completion for Berkeley Boehne after some much-needed rain slowed tillage for some of his fields.

Farmers of Domphu-Dungkarchhoeling in Samdrup Jongkhar’s Dewathang Gewog are stepping up efforts to make the most of the ...

There are many types of sage to choose from, each with its own flavor and growth habit. Common sage (Salvia officinalis) is ...

Gardeners are being encouraged to put their "bare beds to bed" in order to ensure they have "perfect soil" in time for the ...

A study by Kansas State University researchers shows that organic farming practices, such as using manure and compost fertilizers, can significantly increase carbon storage in soil. The findings ...

Gardeners are being warned that now is the time to put their “bare beds to bed” in order to get “perfect soil” when it comes ...

Experts emphasize the need for a balance between chemical and organic crop nutrients to maintain soil health and productivity ...

For much of the area, harvest is wrapped up. For many, fall is also the time for manure application to fields. Manure is a ...