David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

After a fall harvest and before the spring planting season, soil is typically cultivated so it can become more fertile and welcoming for plant growth. All farmers practice at least one type of tillage ...

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Recent research highlights both the environmental costs of current agricultural practices and potential solutions to restore soil health and curb climate emissions. Studies from Brazil, the U.S., and ...

SPENCER, Iowa (KCAU) — About three dozen people went to the Clay County Fair and Events Center in Spencer on Thursday for the first Northwest Iowa Ag Stewardship Alliance annual meeting. “We’re a ...

Farmer Steve Stierwalt is shown near strip-till equipment Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Sadorus. Reporter Farmer Steve Stierwalt is shown near strip-till equipment Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Sadorus.

Once you've tested and amended your soil, it's time to get it ready for planting. With many different methods of tillage, or working the soil, how can you know which one is right for your needs and ...

Ms Obira hand picking weed from her mulched garden. Credit: Ephraim Kasozi/Daily Monitor. Most farmers use the same methods of farming over and over again. This eventually leads to soil degradation ...