MACOMB, IL - - A collaborative effort between the Western Illinois University School of Agriculture (Ag) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will offer a unique educational opportunity ...

Building soil health is one of the highest priorities for improving the overall environment, but cropland is not good for soil health. Importantly, according to the World Bank, 83 percent of existing ...

Even though February might not scream gardening season, it’s the perfect time to prepare your spring garden for a vibrant ...

There is a little maintenance required to keep their iconic fronds healthy and failing to keep on top of it may result in ...

Johnson County is seeking federal assistance, saying its farmland has become dangerously contaminated with “forever chemicals ...

Recently, I’ve been seeing advice on Facebook about adding banana peels to your soil for potassium. Bananas and their peels do indeed contain potassium, which is a major nutrient for plants. The other ...

Carrots are a rewarding crop, but achieving those perfect, uniform roots requires just a little extra care. The secret?

Choose pesticide-free food for a healthier life and a sustainable planet. Go natural—protect your health and the environment ...

Experts told USA TODAY that further testing is needed to help communities understand the risks of lingering L.A. wildfire ...

The areas most at risk are on or near hillsides that have burned in recent years, with little or no vegetation left to hold soil in place.

BEIJING -- Researchers at Sun Yat-sen University in China have recently revealed the vital role soil invertebrates play in enhancing soil fertility, texture, and crop yields, according to an ...