Mutations drive evolution, but they can also be risky. New research led by plant biologists at the University of California, Davis, published Nov. 10 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ...

Learning about soybean fertilizer requirements, including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulfur—based on soil tests—can ...

Think you could drop nitrogen (N) to less than a pound per acre — or even lower — without hurting your return on investment ...

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Combating phosphorus pollution in Lake Champlain requires far-reaching solutions, from revamping farm runoff to upgrading ...

Jaggery, a traditional sweetener, is making a comeback. Unlike refined sugar, it retains vital minerals and vitamins. Studies ...

Seafood compost offers rich nutrients and soil balance for home gardens, but it also comes with a few challenges every ...

Stop chucking them in your bin or down the drain - and try this instead - but just be careful if you have a dog ...

The ruling, a win for concentrated animal feeding operations, has raised concerns among environmentalists about groundwater ...

It can be difficult to determine the healthiness of a certain food just by looking at it or taking a glance at its packaging.

They were plump, vibrant, and perfectly captured the spirit of autumn. Now, they look a little sad. The once-proud gourds are ...

With the warm, dry conditions, harvest is almost complete at Riskedal Farms, where some corn and sunflowers remain to be ...