University of Alberta geochemists have discovered a missing piece to one of the great mysteries of science—the origin of life ...

UC Davis researchers engineered wheat that encourages soil bacteria to convert atmospheric nitrogen into plant-usable fertilizer. By boosting a natural compound in the plant, the wheat triggers ...

On his farm in Dawson County, Nebraska, Don Batie is always looking for ways to grow more corn with fewer chemicals. He’s concerned about the health and environmental impacts of excess nitrogen ...

Some say your lawn needs beer as much as you do after a long day of lawn care. But why is that? Is beer good for plants?

Nitrogen, which is a key nutrient source for food, biomass, and fibre production in agriculture, is by far the most important element in fertilizers when judged in terms of the energy required for its ...

Take your eye game to the next level—no touch-ups needed. Chaise Sanders is a contributing writer for InStyle, where she covers all things lifestyle, beauty, and fashion. In her work, she interviews ...

Using bacteria as a source of crucial nutrients for crops may avoid the environmental problems caused by conventional chemical fertilizers. Bacteria are already being investigated for making ...

As President Donald Trump demands a federal investigation into meatpackers for inflating beef prices, another battle over farm input costs is already heating up. Fertilizer, long one of the most ...

Strategically applying liquid fertilizer during the growing season is a nutrient management system known as spoon-feeding the crop. This method has potential to boost yields and maximize the return on ...

University of Kentucky Extension Soils Specialists Drs. John Grove and Edwin Ritchey wrote the following article comparing dry and liquid fertilizer options and their placement onto the soil. First, a ...