Biochar can be produced from a variety of feedstocks, including wood chips, corn cobs, or separated manure solids. Its ...

Seems like every time I go to the nursery, there are new things to buy — and I’m not talking about the plants. This is especially true when it comes to soil amendments. Some of these packaged ...

In March, winter is waning, even if your region has a long, cold season. In southern regions, March signals the end, whereas in the North, there may still be a few months of cold weather. Unless the ...

AMES, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - A study conducted by agronomists at Iowa State University found that the slurry left over from turning farm waste into fuel could be a valuable soil amendment. The ...

Last week I talked about the practicalities of using animal manures as a soil amendment. This week I want to talk about a few other common soil amendments like compost, peat moss and coir fiber.

Well-managed soils are the foundation of high yields. Yet compaction, nutrient imbalance and poor structure can limit performance. A gypsum soil amendment can provide a practical solution by supplying ...

In now-famous remarks commemorating the first-ever World Soil Day — created in 2014 to raise global awareness about the importance of healthy soil — Maria-Helena Semedo, Deputy- Director General for ...

The Sievers Family Farm near Stockton, Iowa, was the site of a 12-year study from ISU about digestate and soil organic carbon. (Photo courtesy of the Consortium for Cultivating Human And Naturally ...